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300 Course Listings 2017-2018 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (702 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1501) Division: Health Care Program Contact: Debra Phillips The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program will serve as your initial education program for learning and understanding the core level of care for entry into the fascinating world of eye care in a clinical/office setting. The program will focus on learning how to assist and work with Ophthalmologists. Included will be an overview of patient services and even assist- ing with minor surgical procedures and instrument care and maintenance. Special attention will be given to complete comprehensive eye examinations, including chief complaints and history taking, anatomy and physiology of the visual system, eye terminology, general medical knowledge as well as hands-on skill instruction. Program Notes: The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program serves as a pathway to excellent job opportunities and a lifelong and challenging career with the future opportunity of becoming a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). Admission Requirements: Arizona Level One fingerprint clearance card (DPS), proof of immunizations, Healthcare level CPR card. Healthcare signature form completed and MCCCD Supplemental Background check. Accuplacer for English Comprehension (score of 56 or above) and Elementary Algebra (score of 20 or above) or transcript proof of passing score in class ENG091 and MAT081 or 75% HESI-A2 exam English Composite AND (MAT082 or MAT090 test score, or 75% HESI-A2 exam Math), as well as, current and valid government issued photo identification. Required to sign up and pay for myClinicalExchange. Required Courses Clock Hours ESP110 Tools for Industry Success .................................................................................................................48 ISP108B Keyboarding II .....................................................................................................................................36 ISP118 Computer Essentials ..........................................................................................................................48 OPH100 Electronic Medical Records ...............................................................................................................42 OPH101+ Introduction to Eye Care ....................................................................................................................54 OPH110+ Ocular Medical Terminology, Abbreviations, & Disease Processes .............................................42 OPH112+ Clinical Theory and Skills 150 OPH114+ Basic Skills & Ocular Assessment 150 ESP118 Career Readiness ................................................................................................................................12 OPH190+ Ophthalmic Assisting Externship ................................................................................................... 120 Total Program Hours: ............................................................................................................................................. 702 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (692 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1405) Division: Health Care Program Contact: Debra Phillips Learn basic pharmacy principles and fundamentals to prepare you for entry-level positions in community and institu- tional pharmacy settings. Technicians assist in daily pharmacy operations, under supervision of a pharmacist; account- ability to the pharmacist for accuracy and quality of the technician's performance is key. Pharmacy technician gain training in medical terminology; pharmacology; preparing medications; using sterile and nonsterile techniques to count, measure, and compound drugs; receiving and verifying written prescriptions; taking prescription refill requests; prepar- ing IV medications; operating computer and automation systems; applying prescription and auxiliary labels to medica- tion bottles; control and price inventorying; ordering supplies; restocking shelves; preparing insurance claim forms; and operating cash registers. Program Notes: Graduates are eligible to apply for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).