Phoenix College Catalog 2009-10

+ = Course requires a Pre-Corequisite ++ = Any module
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Department Chairperson: Mr. D. Sheehan
Medical Office Support: Basic Clerical
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5206
29 Credits
This Certificate of Completion (CCL) program is designed for the
entry-level medical office support professional who needs general
secretarial skills and medical terminology. Medical clinics, hospitals,
doctors’ offices, and other health agencies offer various employment
settings. An individual pursuing this program enjoys learning about
the medical field; has basic skills in medical vocabulary, spelling,
grammar, punctuation, and keyboarding; works independently and as
a team member; and strives for quality and excellence.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all
courses required within the program.
Admission Criteria: None.
Program Prerequisites: 3 Credits
Ability to type 35 wpm OR
OAS101 . . . . . . . . .Computer Typing I:
Keyboarding and Formatting (3) OR
OAS101AA . . . . . . .Computer Typing I:
Keyboard Mastery (1) AND
OAS101AB . . . . . . .Computer Typing I:
Letters, Tables and Reports + (1) AND
OAS101AC . . . . . . .Computer Typing I:
Production and Manuscript + (1) OR
Permission of Program Director. ...........3
Required Courses: 29 Credits
BIO160 . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Human Anatomy and
Physiology .............................4
BPC/HCE229 . . . . .Automated Computer System for Medical
Office Management +. ...................2
BPC135DD. . . . . . .WordPerfect: Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BTO/MGT148. . . . .Office Ethics and Culture .................2
OAS102 . . . . . . . . .Computer Typing II:
Document Production + ..................3
OAS103AA. . . . . . .Computer Typing: Skill Building I + (1) OR
OAS103AB . . . . . . .Computer Typing: Skill Building II + (1) OR
OAS103AC . . . . . . .Computer Typing: Skill Building III + (1) ......1
consultations, discharge summaries, laboratory tests and diagnostic
studies. This professional may work in either general or specialized
fields of medicine. Medical clinics, hospitals, doctors’ offices, private
transcriptionist agencies, and home offices offer various employment
settings. The medical office support transcriptionist enjoys learning
about the medical field; possesses basic skills in medical vocabulary,
spelling, grammar, punctuation, and keyboarding; works
independently; and strives for quality and excellence.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all
courses required within the program.
Admission Criteria: None.
Program Prerequisites: 3 Credits
Ability to type 35 wpm OR
OAS101++ . . . . . . .Computer Typing I:
Keyboarding and Formatting (3) OR
Permission of Program Director.. ...........3
Required Courses: 31 Credits
Students should obtain advisement from the Applied Business
Program Director.
BIO160 . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Human Anatomy and
Physiology .............................4
HCC204 . . . . . . . . .Clinical Pathophysiology + ................3
BPC135D+ . . . . . . .Word Processing Software +
(Any BPC135D module) ..................2
OAS102 . . . . . . . . .Computer Typing II:
Document Production + ..................3
OAS103AA. . . . . . .Computer Typing: Skill Building I +. .........1
OAS106 . . . . . . . . .Basic Machine Transcription + .............3
OAS108 . . . . . . . . .Business English ........................3
OAS181 . . . . . . . . .Medical Office: Vocabulary ................3
OAS201 . . . . . . . . .Computer Typing III:
Advanced Document Production +. .........3
OAS237 . . . . . . . . .Medical Transcription I +. .................3
OAS241 . . . . . . . . .Medical Transcription II + .................3
Department Chairperson: Ms. I. Fawcett
Program Director: Ms. I. Fawcett
Contact: (602) 285-7295 and/or
marty.minton@pcmail.maricopa.edu
Health Care
OAS106 . . . . . . . . .Basic Machine Transcription + .............3
OAS108 . . . . . . . . .Business English ........................3
OAS125 . . . . . . . . .Introduction to the Professional Office. ......3
OAS181 . . . . . . . . .Medical Office: Vocabulary ................3
OAS201 . . . . . . . . .Computer Typing III:
Advanced Document Production ...........3
Restricted Electives: None.
Free Electives: None.
General Education: None.
Department Chairperson: Mr. D. Sheehan
Medical Office Support: Basic
Transcription
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5229
31 Credits
This Certificate of Completion program is designed for the medical
office support professional who types physician-dictated reports
describing a patient’s medical care and condition. These reports
include office chart notes, history and physical examinations,
Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5794
4.5-8.5 Credits
Program under revision at time of printing. Contact Academic
Advisement.
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Patient Care Technician is a
multi-skilled person responsible for direct patient care services under
the supervision of a licensed nurse and/or caregiver who has
appropriate certification. Responsibilities include: drawing blood,
designated procedures and treatment, observing and reporting
changes in a patient’s condition, performing electrocardiograms,
performing urinary catheterizations, applying sterile dressings,
documenting correctly, maintaining patient confidentiality, and
recognizing legal and ethical commitments. The Patient Care
Technician program prepares individuals for entry-level positions in
hospitals or other health care settings. Students will be in contact
with potentially infectious blood, tissues, and body fluids.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all
courses required within the program. + indicates course has
prerequisites and/or corequisites. Prior to Externship(s)/Practicum(s),
students must submit current CPR card for Health Care Provider and
maintain current status throughout the externship(s)/practicum(s),
complete and submit the required proof of immunity and health