Hello! We have an important announcement about OUTEC and recertification and want to begin with a quick recap of the course:
OUTEC is the Online Universal Telecommunication Essentials Course (OUTEC) developed by the IAED® and taught on-demand through Priority Dispatch®.
- OUTEC is a self-paced, three-hour online course alternative to the current in-person, instructor-led Universal material.
- The course combines Universal content from the EMDTM, EFDTM, and EPDTM certification courses.
- Beginning July 1, OUTEC will become a mandatary prerequisite for EMD, EFD, and EPD initial certification.
Additionally, beginning January 1, 2022, OUTEC will also be required for recertifications.
- The cost of your recertification will remain the same low price and members can receive three Continuing Dispatch Education hours (in the Official IAED-CREATED EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS AND PROGRAMS category) for completing the lesson.
- Recertifications or new Protocol courses completed within a year of completing OUTEC will not need to complete OUTEC until their next recertification period.
