Program Overview

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Basic Certificate

The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Program at NMSU Grants is designed to provide comprehensive training and education for individuals seeking a career in emergency medical services. Our program is committed to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in various roles within the healthcare field, particularly in emergency medical response.

Course Details

• OEEM 101: CPR for the Health Care Professional
  • Credits: 1
  • Description: Students learn identification and response to airway and circulation emergencies, including use of a SAED and accessing the EMS system.
  • Requirement: Grade of C or better
• OEEM 103: Heartsaver First Aid/CPR
  • Credits: 1
  • Description: Students learn how to identify and respond to airway, circulation, and basic first aid emergencies, to include using a SAED and accessing the EMS system.
  • Note: This course is intended for students who are not Allied Health Majors and utilizes the American Heart Association guidelines for course completion.
  • Restriction: Restricted to Community Colleges only
• OEEM 115: First Responder Prehospital Professional
  • Credits: 3 (2+3P)
  • Description: Provides training in prehospital medical and traumatic emergencies.
  • Requirement: Consent of instructor required, and a C or better to pass.
  • Restriction: Restricted to majors
  • Corequisite: OEEM 101

Program Overview

The EMS Program at NMSU Grants offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes training in prehospital medical and traumatic emergencies, as well as first aid and CPR. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in various roles within the healthcare field.