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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval:
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ESS113 2009
Summer I - 9999 |
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3.0 Credit(s) |
3.0 Period(s) |
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Disability Examiner Services: Level III |
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Application of the computer system functions and programs of the Social Security Disability program. Knowledge and skills to apply for application process, case files, databases and other informational sources. Prerequisites: Current employment with Arizona Department of Economic Security, Disability Determination Services Administration. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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ESS113 2009 Summer I - 9999 |
Disability Examiner
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1. Spell,
define and pronounce the anatomical terms of various body systems. (I) 2. Describe the
structural and functional organizations of the various body systems. (I) 3. Use standard
medical prefixes and suffixes accurately. (I) 4. Identify the
major functions and structures and related word roots of body organs and
systems. (I) 5. Spell,
define, analyze, and interpret abbreviations and medical terms commonly used
for each body system. (I) 6. Define,
analyze, and interpret abbreviations commonly used in human anatomy, disease
classification, and procedural terminology. (I) 7. Define,
analyze, spell, and interpret medical terms commonly used for each specialty
field of medicine and for disease processes. (II) 8. Describe
homeostasis, control mechanisms, and common physiologic effects of disease in
the human body. (IV) 9. Identify the
clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and long- and short-term effects of
disease processes on the human body, including treatments and therapies. (IV) 10. Describe
the current DSM nomenclature in the classification of abnormal behavior.
(III) 11. Describe
the functions of the mental (psychological) system. (IV) 12. Define
assessment techniques used in abnormal psychology. (III) 13. Describe
major diagnostic criteria, theories, and treatments of psychological
disorders. (III) 14. Identify
routes of exposure of the human body to environmental, chemical, hazardous
waste, toxins, pollution, and microorganism contaminants. (IV) 15. Interpret
medical records, case histories, and written and oral communications
pertaining to disability claims. (V, VI) 16. Demonstrate
ability to properly use the PDR, Merck Manual, Dorland’s Medical
Dictionary, and other medical references. (V, VI) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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ESS113 2009 Summer I - 9999 |
Disability Examiner
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I. Medical
Terms and Their Component Parts
A. Word structure
B. Prefixes
C. Word roots
D. Suffixes
E. Body positions and directions
F. Body regions and areas
G. Abbreviations and symbols
II. Body Systems Terminology
A. Musculoskeletal system
1. Anatomical
2. Disease and Disorder
3. Diagnostic
4. Procedural
B. Special Senses Systems
1. Anatomical
2. Disease and Disorder
3. Diagnostic
4. Procedural
C. Respiratory System
1. Anatomical
2. Disease and Disorder
3. Diagnostic
4. Procedural
D. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
1. Anatomical
2. Disease and Disorder
3. Diagnostic
4. Procedural
E. Digestive System
1. Anatomical
2. Disease and Disorder
3. Diagnostic
4. Procedural
F. Genitourinary System
1. Anatomical
2. Disease and Disorder
3. Diagnostic
4. Procedural
G. Obstetrics
1. Anatomical
2. Disease and Disorder
3. Diagnostic
4. Procedural
H. Pediatrics
1. Anatomical
2. Disease and Disorder
3. Diagnostic
4. Procedural
III. Neoplastic Disease
A. Cancer/biology terminology
B. Malignant neoplasms
C. Treatments for malignancies
D. Side effects of treatment
E. Nature of neoplastic impairments
F. Childhood and adolescent oncology
IV. Psychological Disorder Terminology
A. Organic mental disorders
B. Schizophrenic, paranoid, and other psychotic disorders
C. Affective disorders
D. Mental retardation
E. Anxiety disorders
F. Somatoform, eating, and tic disorders
G. Personality disorders
H. Substance addiction and abuse disorders
I. Autistic and other development disorders
J. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
K. Other adult psychological disorders
L. Psychiatric diagnoses
M. Evaluations and treatments
V. Pathophysiology
A. Homeostasis
B. Control mechanisms
C. Body chemistry
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2. Abnormal
D. Physiologic effects of disease on the human body
E. Signs and symptoms
VI. Medical Evaluations
A. Sources for evidence of impairment
1. Medical
2. Other
B. Medical specialties
1. Competencies of medical specialists
2. Other
C. Medical references
1. Verbal and written material and cases
2. Medical records
3. Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR)
4. Merck Manual
5. Dorland’s Medical Dictionary
6. Other
D.
1. Medical records
2. Medical case studies and reports
3. Other
E. Basic sections of the medical evaluation
1. Introduction
2. Medical history
3. Physical examination
4. Diagnostic assessment (impression)
5. Plan