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Certificate & Degree Programs 2019-2020 + Indicates course has prerequisites and/or co-requisites. ++ Indicates any module suffixed courses. 218 specific and may require attendance any day of the week, including during unscheduled days and times. Students must meet all required program competencies in order to receive a passing grade. This program is a P (pass) or Z (no pass) graded program. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the national certification exam through CCHI and NBMI. Admission Requirements: 1. 18 years of age to enroll 2. Accuplacer Reading score of 74, or greater or Accuplacer Next Generation score of 249 or greater, or ACT Reading score of 22 or greater, or high school GPA of 3.0 or higher (within the last 10 years), or GED Reading score of 175 or higher, or successful completion of RDG100 or CRE101 with a grade of C or better 3. Completed admission packet 4. Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (DPS) 5. Proof of immunizations 6. Healthcare Level CPR Card 7. Healthcare signature form completed 8. MCCCD Supplemental Background Check 9. Current and valid government issued photo identification 10. Required to sign up and pay for Castle Branch and myClinicalExchange 11. Students must take and pass the written and oral English and Spanish assessment tests. The written exam can be taken at either Central City or EMCC Testing Center in Avondale. Required Courses Clock Hours MIC101 Fundamentals of Healthcare Interpreting .............................................................................80 MIC103+ Medical and Clinical Development ...........................................................................................80 MIC105+ Medical Interpreter: Professional Externship ......................................................................40 Total Program Hours: .................................................................................................................................................200 NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY (100-111 CREDITS; CODE 3688) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Division: Medical Imaging and Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program Director: Jeanne Dial The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nuclear Medicine Technology program is designed to develop competent entry-level nuclear technologists through a variety of didactic, clinical, and laboratory experiences. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to: model the highest ethical standards and adherence to published standards of radiation protection and regulatory compliance, utilize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions, utilize professional literature to enhance clinical practice and personal and professional growth, and collaborate with other medical professionals on interdisciplinary teams. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for board certification and may pursue stackable post-primary certifications. The curriculum is structured to provide appropriate didactic and lab instruction, as well as ample supervised clinical exposure, to ensure sufficient opportunity to achieve all didactic and clinical requirements. Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. + indicates course has prerequisite and/or corequisites. Students with other related health care experiences not listed in the following Program Prerequisites may request an evaluation for course competency equivalence through the GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator by calling 602-286-8509.