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54 Doña Ana Community CollegeTechnical Requirements, continuedELT 225 Computer Applications for Technicians 3ELT 240 Introduction to Photonics 4elt 250 Electronics Systems Analysis 2ELT 260 Instrumentation Control and Signal4ConditioningChoose one of the following two options: 14–15general electronics option (15 credits)elt 215 Microprocessor Applications I 4elt 220 Electronic Communications Systems 4elt 230 Microprocessor Applications II 4elt 235 Digital Electronics II 3biomedical electronics option (14 credits)ahs 120 Medical Terminology 3ahs 140 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 4ahs 202 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care 3elt 270 Biomedical Equipment Instrumentation 4Certificate of Completion:Electronics Technology (26 credits)Technical Requirements26 creditsELT 110 Electronics I 4elt 120 Mathematics for Electronics 4ELT 135 Electronics II 4ELT 155 Electronic CAD and PCB Design 3ELT 160 Digital Electronics I 4oets 102 Career Readiness Certification Preparation 1Approved ELT electives 6Certificate of Completion:Biomedical Electronics (47 credits)Prerequisites16 creditsELT 110 Electronics I 4ELT 120 Mathematics for Electronics 4elt 205 Semiconductor Devices 4ELT 260 Instrumentation Control and SignalConditioning4Related Requirements11 creditsahs 120 Medical Terminology 3ahs 140 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 4ahs 202 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care 3oets 102 Career Readiness Certification Preparation 1Technical Requirements20 creditsELT 135 Electronics II 4ELT 155 Electronic CAD and PCB Design 3ELT 160 Digital Electronics I 4ELT 175 Soldering Practices 2ELT 225 Computer Applications for Technicians 3elt 270 Biomedical Equipment Instrumentation 4Emergency Medical ServicesPreparation for EMT—Basic LicensurePreparation for EMT–Intermediate LicensureCertificates of Completion (COSTS LISTED ON PAGE 12):• First Responder Pre-hospital• ParamedicAssociate of Applied Science Degree(575) 527-7645Prehospital emergency medical care is a challenging and exciting profession.People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent careof emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics.Emergency medical services (EMS) professionals may work at any of fourdifferent levels: first responder, EMT–basic, EMT–intermediate, and paramedic.Upon successful completion of training, students are eligible foremployment in many types of emergency medical systems nationwide—infire departments, municipal services, private ambulance services, federalservices, industry, hospital emergency departments, and hospital-based ambulancesystems. The demand for EMS professionals is increasing.DACC offers all levels of EMS education, as well as an opportunity to earnan associate of applied science degree at the paramedic level. Successfulcompletion of an EMS program will allow for certification/licensure testingat the state and national level.At each EMS program level, students gain additional knowledge and skillsto enable them to function in the clinical and field settings with nurses,physicians, and other healthcare professionals. In classes, students learnabout anatomy and physiology, the pathophysiology of diseases, traumaticinjuries, pharmacology, and cardiac care. Students acquire skills throughlaboratory practice, clinical experience in hospitals, and field experiencewith ambulance services throughout the state. Students may be scheduledat a variety of clinical and field sites which include areas outside Las Cruces.Program AccreditationThe Emergency Medical Services Program is accredited by the Commissionon Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org)upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of EducationalPrograms for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoAEMSP).Commission on Accreditation To contact CoAEMSPof Allied Health Education 4101 W. Green Oaks Blvd.,Programs Suite 305-5991361 Park Street Arlington, TX 76016Clearwater, FL 33756 (817) 330-0080(727) 210-2350 FAX (817) 330-0089www.caahep.orgwww.coaemsp.orgIn addition, the program is approved by the New Mexico Office of HealthEmergency Management.Required Skills and AbilitiesAll EMS programs require that the student be able to—• lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)• carry out emergency and non-emergency patient care, including, lightextrication (i.e., be able to assume a variety of postural positions and becapable of physical maneuvers ranging from crawling, kneeling, squatting,twisting, turning, and bending, to climbing stairs and ladders)• withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold,and moisture.Program Prerequisites and Entrance RequirementsSpecific entrance requirements and prerequisites vary depending on thequalifications of the applicant and the level of training/licensure sought: