Endoscopy
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Endoscopy program is for individuals interested in assisting physicians and nurses with various endoscopic procedures, as well as providing basic care for the endoscopy patient. The endoscopy technician is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and cleaning medical instrumentation and equipment. Students will learn how to handle endoscopes and accessories during various types of endoscopy procedures.
Details
1. Formal application and admission to the program.
2. Background check requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check Standards. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Background Check Policy.
3. Clinical health and safety requirements must be met prior to enrollment in any program of study course. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Clinical Health and Safety Policy and drug testing protocols.
4. Inability to comply with background check requirements and/or clinical health and safety requirements at the start of classes or during the program may result in cancellation of enrollment.
5. There are limited spaces available in the Endoscopy program. Only students who have completed all of the general education and introductory courses noted above may have their name added to the queue of those waiting for an available space in a cohort.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.
Where selected as part of program completion, the following general education and introductory courses must be completed with a 3.0 GPA to be added to the queue of those waiting for an available cohort space to begin the core curriculum: BIO160, BIO201, BIO202, ENG101, ENG107, ENG102, ENG108, HCC/RES109, HCC130++, HCC145, HCC146, MAT15+ or higher.
- Interpret endoscopy technology purpose, design, and structure. (EDT100, ENG101, ENG102, ENG107, ENG108, HCC130++, HCC145)
- Identify microbiology and infection control processes and measures in the endoscopy field. (BIO160, BIO201, BIO202, EDT101, EDT105, EDT201, HCC130++, HCC145)
- Demonstrate competencies in proper handling, transport, and storage for endoscopic equipment. (EDT102, EDT105, EDT200, HCC130++, HCC145)
- Apply skills and knowledge in the endoscope reprocessing steps. (EDT102, EDT105, EDT201, HCC130++, HCC145)
- Implement the standards of care for specific endoscopic patients. (BIO160, BIO201, BIO202, EDT200, EDT201, HCC109, HCC130++, HCC145)
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic and specialized endoscopic procedures in selecting supplies and equipment. (EDT201, HCC130++, HCC145, MAT15++)
- Collaborate with the medical team in determining testing procedures and patient care. (EDT101, EDT105, EDT201, ENG101, ENG102, HCC130++, HCC145)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 27-40.5 | |
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR | |
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) AND | |
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) | 4-8 |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 3 |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 3 |
| EDT100 | Introduction to Endoscopy | 1 |
| EDT101 | Microbiology and Infection Control in Endoscopy | 1 |
| EDT102 | Fundamentals of Endoscope Care and Handling | 3 |
| EDT105 | Advanced Endoscopy Care and Handling | 3 |
| EDT200 | Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| EDT201 | Endoscopy Procedures | 3 |
| HCC/RES109 | CPR for Health Care Provider (0.5) OR | |
| Proof of Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Certification (0) 0-0.5 | ||
| HCC130 | Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery (3) | |
| OR | ||
| HCC130AA | Health Care Today (0.5) AND | |
| HCC130AB | Workplace Behaviors in Health Care (0.5) AND | |
| HCC130AC | Personal Wellness and Safety (0.5) AND | |
| HCC130AD | Communication and Teamwork in Health Care Organizations (0.5) AND | |
| HCC130AE | Legal Issues in Health Care (0.5) AND | |
| HCC130AF | Decision Making in the Health Care Setting (0.5) | |
| OR | ||
| Permission of GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator (0) | 0-3 | |
| HCC145 | Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (3) OR | |
| HCC146 | Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (2) OR | |
| Permission of GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator (0) | 0-3 | |
| MAT150 | College Algebra/Functions (5) OR | |
| MAT151 | College Algebra/Functions (4) OR | |
| MAT152 | College Algebra/Functions (3) OR | |
| MAT155 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT156 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR | |
| Equivalent course or satisfactory completion of a higher-level algebra mathematics course | 3-6 | |
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