collaborative workshop environment for key state agencies and regional representatives to engage in the creation of the TEP. The TEPW also serves as a forum to coordinate training and exercise activities across organizations in order to maximize the use of resources and prevent duplication of effort. The Dakota Department of Emergency Services Training and Exercise Program will be based on the principles of HSEEP. The resulting plan will demonstrate a carefully planned, broad based, progressive and increasingly complex training and exercise program. Training Guidelines Admission Guidelines Registration for ND Department of Emergency Services sponsored classes is available on our website at . Registrations should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start date to assure that printed materials are available for all participants. However, if space is available, ND Department of Emergency Services will be flexible in accepting late registrations. Applications to Emergency Management Institute, The Center for Domestic Preparedness, and National Domestic Preparedness Consortium schools are accepted up to two weeks prior to the course start date, however; space may be limited and courses often fill in advance. Therefore, applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure enrollment. Additional information on the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium schools is provided in subsequent sections of this document. FEMA Student ID Number (SID) A FEMA Student Identification (SID) number is a unique number generated and assigned to anyone who needs or is required to take training provided by a FEMA organization. The FEMA SID uniquely identifies an individual throughout the FEMA organization and all of its agencies. A FEMA SID is required to register for and participate in any training provided by FEMA agencies. Register for FEMA student ID at . NDDES is in the process of transitioning to use of the FEMA SID for registration of NDDES sponsored classes. Attendance Programs are scheduled to present the maximum amount of information in the shortest period of time. Participants must attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled class time to be eligible to take the final exam and/or receive a certificate of completion. Participants who miss class time may be required to complete additional assignments to demonstrate knowledge or skills required for successful class completion. Professional Education Credit The Dakota Department of Emergency Services makes every effort to obtain approval of select classes for education credit from The North Dakota Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and North Dakota Department of Emergency Medical Services. Travel Reimbursement
collaborative workshop environment for key state agencies and regional representatives to engage in the creation of the TEP. The TEPW also serves as a forum to coordinate training and exercise activities across organizations in order to maximize the use of resources and prevent duplication of effort. The Dakota Department of Emergency Services Training and Exercise Program will be based on the principles of HSEEP. The resulting plan will demonstrate a carefully planned, broad based, progressive and increasingly complex training and exercise program. Training Guidelines Admission Guidelines Registration for ND Department of Emergency Services sponsored classes is available on our website at . Registrations should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start date to assure that printed materials are available for all participants. However, if space is available, ND Department of Emergency Services will be flexible in accepting late registrations. Applications to Emergency Management Institute, The Center for Domestic Preparedness, and National Domestic Preparedness Consortium schools are accepted up to two weeks prior to the course start date, however; space may be limited and courses often fill in advance. Therefore, applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure enrollment. Additional information on the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium schools is provided in subsequent sections of this document. FEMA Student ID Number (SID) A FEMA Student Identification (SID) number is a unique number generated and assigned to anyone who needs or is required to take training provided by a FEMA organization. The FEMA SID uniquely identifies an individual throughout the FEMA organization and all of its agencies. A FEMA SID is required to register for and participate in any training provided by FEMA agencies. Register for FEMA student ID at . NDDES is in the process of transitioning to use of the FEMA SID for registration of NDDES sponsored classes. Attendance Programs are scheduled to present the maximum amount of information in the shortest period of time. Participants must attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled class time to be eligible to take the final exam and/or receive a certificate of completion. Participants who miss class time may be required to complete additional assignments to demonstrate knowledge or skills required for successful class completion. Professional Education Credit The Dakota Department of Emergency Services makes every effort to obtain approval of select classes for education credit from The North Dakota Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and North Dakota Department of Emergency Medical Services. Travel Reimbursement