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 or (BIO201 and BIO202)]; (ENG101 or ENG107); (ENG102 or ENG108); HCC/RES109 or proof of current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Certification; [HCC130 or (HCC130AA and HCC130AB and HCC130AC and HCC130AD and HCC130AE and HCC130AF) or permission of GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator]; (HCC145 or HCC146 or permission of GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator); MAT15+ or equivalent course or satisfactory completion of a higher-level algebra mathematics course.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Interpret endoscopy technology purpose, design, and structure.
- Identify microbiology and infection control processes and measures in the endoscopy field.
- Demonstrate competencies in proper handling, transport, and storage for endoscopic equipment.
- Apply skills and knowledge in the endoscope reprocessing steps.
- Implement the standards of care for specific endoscopic patients.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic and specialized endoscopic procedures in selecting supplies and equipment.
- Collaborate with the medical team in determining testing procedures and patient care.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Endoscopy Technicians
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Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO160 or BIO201 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| HCC130 or (HCC130AA and HCC130AB and HCC130AC and HCC130AD and HCC130AE and HCC130AF) | Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery or (Health Care Today and Workplace Behaviors in Health Care and Personal Wellness and Safety and Communication and Teamwork in Health Care Organizations and Legal Issues in Health Care and Decision Making in the Health Care Setting) | OR Permission of GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator | 0–3 | ||
| HCC145 or HCC146 | Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals or Intermediate Medical Terminology | OR Permission of GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator | 0–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | The student must take BIO202 with BIO201 to complete Biology prerequisite requirement. | SG | 0–4 | |
| HCC/RES109 | CPR for Health Care Provider | OR Proof of Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Certification (0) | 0–0.5 | ||
| MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152 or MAT155 or MAT156 | College Algebra/Functions or College Algebra/Functions or College Algebra/Functions or College Algebra/Functions with Review or College Algebra/Functions with Review | OR Equivalent course or satisfactory completion of a higher-level algebra mathematics course | MA | 3–6 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDT200 | Clinical Practicum | 3 | |||
| EDT201 | Endoscopy Procedures | 3 |
- FYC = First Year Composition
- MA = Mathematics
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=178694).
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