Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Police Service Aide Program
Grade: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th (11th & 12th have first priority) Prerequisites: none Additional requirements: Must be on track to graduate Fees: none Dual Credit: Yes - CNM
In partnership with the Albuquerque Police Department, this course allows students to undergo Police Service Aide training while still in high school. Once accepted, students will be expected to participate fully in all aspects of training, both physical and academic. Good attendance is mandatory. This program is targeted to individuals seriously interested in learning about what it takes to be a law enforcement officer. The program will provide each student with the classroom knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform the duties of a PSA. Areas of study include: the criminal justice system, general law, patrol and traffic investigations. Additionally, students will participate in a physical fitness/tactical training program, and will have the opportunity to experience at least one actual ride-along with an APD officer on patrol. Students will receive hands-on experience in traffic control, report writing, and role-playing activities similar to those used to train cadets in the Albuquerque Police Academy.
The two-semester class will be taught by APD personnel who are Police Academy certified instructors. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be recommended for the PSA selection process.PSA responsibilities consist of enforcing parking laws, investigating misdemeanor offenses, and assisting officers on patrol with traffic accidents. PSAs patrol their assigned area commands in marked city vehicles equipped with emergency equipment and police radios.
Additional Course Information: This is a unique and one-of-a-kind program for students interested in a career in law enforcement. Students will get a certificate of completion from the APD Academy, and once presented to CNM they will receive 6 hours of credit with initial enrollment (5 hrs Criminal Justice & 1 PE credit).
Grade: 11th, 12th Prerequisites: 3.0 cumulative GPA recommended. Two years of a laboratory science with a grade of C or better.
Requirements:
Student must be 17 years of age by the first day of class in August 2024.
Students are required to complete initial course paperwork within one week of the start of the class; this may require parent/guardian signature.
Students are required to attend class sessions, and cannot miss more than 12 hours of class for the entire academic year.
Fees: See info below schedule Dual Credit: Yes - UNM
The EMT Basic course consists of approximately 200 hours of didactic instruction including both lecture and psychomotor lab instruction on a range of basic lifesaving skills. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Registry EMT certification examination and obtain NM EMT-Basic certification along with BLS CPR for the Healthcare Provider. The successful student will also be eligible to obtain employment as an EMT-Basic upon obtaining their license. This course is offered as UNM Dual Credit and can be used as a part of UNM's Paramedic Program.
Additional Course Information: Upon successful completion of this course and prior to employment you must pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam. The individual will then apply for a New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician-Basic license. This class may fulfill the graduation requirement for a Dual Credit class if UNM continues supporting this program, but it is NOT guaranteed and students must meet requirements to be eligible to apply for UNM credit by the 2nd semester of the class.
NMPED Course/Career Cluster or Academic Course of Study: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
CEC EMT Fee Schedule:
Required Class Fee:
Fee for the UNM – EMS Academy EMT Coursework:
This is a department administration fee not a UNM admissions fee. This fee includes but is not limited in covering curriculum and administrative support such as clinical books, personnel, needle-stick insurance, course curriculum and materials. Due by end of first six-week grading period. TOTAL=$184.00 Students may be enrolled in UNM and will receive 10 college credits: EMS 113 (8 Credits–Lecture) and EMS 142 (2 Credits–Lab) applicable towards a Bachelor Degree at UNM. New Mexico licensure is required for degree admissions.
Additional Fees:
NREMT* – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – EMT: certification exam (optional) $98.00
NM EMT* – New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician – Basic: initial Licensure fees (optional) $65.00
Class uniform - T-shirt with UNM EMS logo - approx. $12.00 (short sleeves)
Please contact CEC Administration if there are concerns or financial difficulties with paying the fees. A payment plan can be set up or assistance can be given.
Students MUST meet the pre-requisites for any specific course AND complete the registration process through the dual credit institution (CNM, UNM, IAIA).
All dual credit students must be registered in classes prior to the start of the term in which the classes are scheduled.
CEC instructors and the CEC counselor will assist students in enrolling in the course in the first few days of class at CEC, but it is the student's responsibility to be sure that they are registered for the dual credit course.
It is also the student's responsibility to adhere to any deadlines for dropping or adding a class through the dual credit institution.
For more information about enrolling in dual credit classes, please see the CEC Dual Credit page.
