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 Responder3
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 3
EMSS 1116 BLS Clinical Preparations 1
 Credits4
 Total Credits4