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

Offered At
GateWay
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Endoscopy (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5246
Total credits required
27-40.5
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admissions criteria

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.

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within 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 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.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Interpret endoscopy technology purpose, design, and structure.
  2. Identify microbiology and infection control processes and measures in the endoscopy field.
  3. Demonstrate competencies in proper handling, transport, and storage for endoscopic equipment.
  4. Apply skills and knowledge in the endoscope reprocessing steps.
  5. Implement the standards of care for specific endoscopic patients.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of basic and specialized endoscopic procedures in selecting supplies and equipment.
  7. 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 Arizona-based 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.

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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 or FYC 3
HCC130 Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery OR Permission of GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator (0) 0-3 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or 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 or MA or MA or MA or MA 3–6

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EDT200 Clinical Practicum 3
EDT201 Endoscopy Procedures 3
Course Area Key
Disclaimer

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=186234).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.