MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5246 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2024 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 27-40.5 CIP Code: 51.0909	Primary College: Initiating College: Gateway Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College-Specific: GW Field of Interest: Health Sciences Instructional Council: Allied Health GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as: 31-9099.02 Endoscopy Technicians

Description: 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.

Required Courses

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
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

Credits: 27-40.5

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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Learning Outcomes
1. Interpret endoscopy technology purpose, design, and structure. (EDT100, ENG101, ENG102, ENG107, ENG108, HCC130, HCC145) 2. Identify microbiology and infection control processes and measures in the endoscopy field. (BIO160, BIO201, BIO202, EDT101, EDT105, EDT201, HCC130, HCC145) 3. Demonstrate competencies in proper handling, transport, and storage for endoscopic equipment. (EDT102, EDT105, EDT200, HCC130, HCC145) 4. Apply skills and knowledge in the endoscope reprocessing steps. (EDT102, EDT105, EDT201, HCC130, HCC145) 5. Implement the standards of care for specific endoscopic patients. (BIO160, BIO201, BIO202, EDT200, EDT201, HCC/RES109, HCC130, HCC145) 6. Demonstrate knowledge of basic and specialized endoscopic procedures in selecting supplies and equipment. (EDT201, HCC130, HCC145, MAT15+) 7. Collaborate with the medical team in determining testing procedures and patient care. (EDT101, EDT105, EDT201, ENG101, ENG102, HCC130, HCC145)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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