Public Safety
Certificate of Achievement Fire Technology · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- 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.
- Describe employment criteria required in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement industries.
- 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.