Credit for Prior Learning Crosswalks
The following includes College of the Desert courses and prior learning experiences that have been pre-approved to qualify for credit for prior learning.
If a course is not included in the table, a student may still apply for credit for prior learning. Faculty will evaluate and decide if an experience qualifies for CPL on a case by case basis.
Contact the Credit for Prior Learning Coordinator at CPL@collegeofthedesert.edu if you have questions or want to set up appointment before you apply.
| Course # | Course Name | Pre-Approved Experience | Notes | Approved |
| EMR 80 | Emergency Medical Responder | Emergency medical responders certificate / NREMR | Passing with CBE would award student the EMR certificate. Certification fees would still apply. | Spring 2022 |
| EMR 86 | Public Safety First Aid | Public Safety First Aid Certificate | Passing with CBE would award student the PSFA certificate. Certification fees would still apply. | Spring 2022 |
| EMT 84 | Emergency medical technician I | EMT certificate / NREMT | Certificates must be current. Passing with CBE would award student the EMT certificate. Certification fees would still apply. | Spring 2022 |
