First Responder Prehospital - Certificate of Achievement

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

(4 credits)

This program provides instruction and laboratory experiences to prepare students to assist in workplace medical and trauma emergencies, in non-transport situations or industrial settings.  Some fire and law enforcement require First Responder certification as  minimum requirement for employment.

To graduate with a certificate or an associate degree, students must earn a C or better in all OEEM courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.

Prefix Title Credits
Technical Requirements
EMSS 1116BLS Clinical Preparations1
EMSS 1110Emergency Medical Responder Lab/Lecture3
Total Credits4

See Overview page for complete Program Prerequisites and Entrance Requirements.

(4 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C or better in all OEEM courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
EMSS 1110 Emergency Medical Responder Lab/Lecture 3
EMSS 1116 BLS Clinical Preparations 1
 Credits4
 Total Credits4