Fire Science - Associate of Applied Science

Medical Clearances and Background Checks

Most of the health programs in Fire Science require students undergo the New Mexico Department of Health caregiver’s criminal history screening program. This involves state and federal felony criminal background checks with fingerprints. This must be completed prior to starting the Emergency Medical Technician or EMT portion of the program or prior to beginning their clinical experiences. Students with a disqualifying conviction can appeal some of those convictions through the New Mexico Department of Health. Depending on the program, students may or may not be allowed to remain in the program pending appeal. NOTE: Vaccines and drug screenings are also required during the clinical portion of the program.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations are made for students with disabilities. However, some disabilities may prohibit students from completing program specific competencies or gaining employment. Students with disabilities that may interfere with completing program competencies are advised to contact the Fire Science Program Director for more information. This program requires that the student be able to:

• * lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)

• * assume a variety of postural positions and be capable 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

Technology Competencies

To assist students with adequate preparation for their coursework at SENMC, technology competencies have been identified and established. These competencies are in effect for all courses taken in the Fire Science program. Students must possess the following minimum competencies. Additional competencies may be required for particular courses/programs:

• Access course and program material on the Web using CANVAS and an applicable web browser

• Correspond with SENMC students and faculty using e-mail and the Web

• Read/print e-mail and attachments/files from students and faculty

• Complete, send, and receive assignments using e-mail and attachments/files Use the SENMC Library e-books, e-journals, databases, or credible World Wide Web resources for research and completion of course assignments

• Prepare and conduct presentations in the classroom using presentation equipment as required.

• Use the appropriate software for a given course (SENMC uses as standard Microsoft products, including MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint)

• Use an appropriate anti-virus application to ensure the files transmitted and received are virus free

• Use recommended plagiarism review software to ensure work is not plagiarized