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Certificate & Degree Programs 2019-2020 + Indicates course has prerequisites and/or co-requisites. ++ Indicates any module suffixed courses. 237 MAT140+ College Mathematics (5) OR MAT141+ College Mathematics (4) OR MAT142+ College Mathematics (3) OR MAT206+ Elements of Statistics (3) ................................................................................................................ 3-5 Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. ...................................... 2-3 OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT (628 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1501) Division: Healthcare Program Manager: Jennifer Kline The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program will serve as the 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 assisting with minor surgical procedures, 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 Students will be required to take a randomized urine drug screen and submit a negative result prior to being eligible to partici- pate in the clinical externship. The expense of the urine drug screen is the student's responsibility. Externship hours are site specific and may require attendance any day of the week, including during unscheduled days and times. 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). Program is financial aid eligible. Admission Criteria: Admission to the program. Admission Requirements: 1. 18 years of age to enroll 2. High school diploma or GED 3. Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (DPS) 4. Proof of immunizations 5. Healthcare Level CPR Card 6. Healthcare signature form completed 7. MCCCD Supplemental Background Check 8. 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. 9. Accuplacer for elementary algebra (score of 20 or above) or transcript proof of passing score in class MAT081 and MAT82 or MAT090. 10. Current and valid government-issued photo identification. Required Courses Clock Hours ISP108B Keyboarding II ....................................................................................................................................36 ISP116 Computer Foundations .....................................................................................................................24