# Public Safety (Certificate of Achievement)

College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Fire Technology

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/fire-technology/public-safety-certificate-of-achievement/

The Public Safety Certificate of Achievement is focused towards students pursuing a career in Public Safety or as a First Responder. Students will be introduced to courses in Criminal Justice, Fire Service and Emergency Medical Services. Completion of this certificate will provide students with the basic knowledge to pursue a career in the Public Safety field.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

1.  Exhibit a working knowledge of the various aspects of the Fire Service to include but not limited to Fire Department structure, operations, educational and experiential requirements for fire service jobs.
2.  Describe employment criteria required in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement industries.
3.  Display aptitude and knowledge necessary to qualify for employment in Emergency Medical Service industries.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses:** | |  |
| CJ 001 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| FIRE 001 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| **OR** | |  |
| ↳ FIRE 001A & FIRE 001B | Principles of Emergency Services 1Aand Principles of Emergency Services 1B | 3 |
| EMR 080 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| **OR** | |  |
| ↳ EMR 080A & EMR 080B | Emergency Medical Responder 1Aand Emergency Medical Responder 1B | 3 |
| **CERTIFICATE TOTAL** | | 9 |

Does not qualify for Title IV Federal Funding.