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Phoenix College 2014-2015 Catalog and Handbook Addendum TEC221TEC222 TEC225Computer-Assisted Fashion DesignTextilesPattern Design I333Restricted Electives: None.Department Chairperson: Mrs. S. PhillipsProgram Director: Mrs. S. PhillipsContact: (602) 285.7287 and/orsylvia.phillips@phoenixcollege.eduPattern Design, Level I — Occupational Program ModificationCertificate of Completion CCL 594712 CreditsThe Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Pattern Design, Level I is designed to includeskills needed to create patterns using flat pattern and draping methods as well as patterngrading techniques used in industry. An additional Certificate of Completion (CCL) isalso available.Program Notes: indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.Admission Criteria: None.Program Prerequisites: 3 CreditsTEC111Clothing Construction3Required Courses: 9 Credits TEC124Advanced Clothing Construction TEC225Pattern Design I TEC231Pattern Grading333Restricted Electives: None.NOTE: This Addendum reflects the Governing Board-approved changes to the educational programs that were processed afterDecember 2013.Revised:10

Phoenix College 2014-2015 Catalog and Handbook AddendumHEALTH SCIENCEDepartment Chairperson: Ms. L. ParmeleeProgram Director: Ms. T. DominoContact: (602) 285.7149Health Information Technology– Occupational Program ModificationAssociate in Applied Science – AAS 332467.5-71 CreditsThe Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Health Information Technology program isdesigned to meet the increasing demands for professionally trained Health InformationTechnicians in health-care agencies such as clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities,home health agencies, state health departments, and other organizations that compile oruse health information such as large insurance agencies, medical research centers, andlaw firms. Additional Certificates of Completion (CCL) are available.The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informaticsand Information Management Education (233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150, Chicago,IL, 60601-5800). Graduates are eligible to apply to take the examination of the AmericanHealth Information Management Association for the designation RHIT - RegisteredHealth Information Technician.Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses requiredwithin the program. indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.Students pursuing this program must select either Fulltime (begins Spring) or Parttime(begins Fall) participation.Credit will not be awarded for both a course and its modular equivalent.Students in this program participate in mandatory professional practice placements inhealth care settings.Students must be willing to undergo a background check performed by the MCCCDapproved vendor. (Students who are unsure of their background status may take apreliminary background check at their own expense before entering the program, resultsof which will not be sent to the college.)NOTE: This Addendum reflects the Governing Board-approved changes to the educational programs that were processed afterDecember 2013.Revised:11

Phoenix College 2014-2015 Catalog and Handbook AddendumAdmission Criteria: A high school diploma or GED equivalent.Completion of Program Prerequisites.Formal application and admission to the Health Information Technology Program arerequired.Applications can be obtained from the Health Professions Advisor, Program Director, orfrom the Phoenix College website.Ability to fully participate in classroom, laboratory, and professional practice in healthcare settings. Prior to the professional practice experience in a clinical setting, studentsmust provide documented proof of meeting current requirements for: CPR training,health and drug screenings, and immunizations, including proof of current TB(tuberculosis) skin test and submit to a drug screening and demonstrate negative results.Proof of positive titers or current immunization: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)and varicella.Proof of one time dose of tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) followed bytetanus/diphtheria (Td) booster every 10 years.Background Check RequirementsAdmission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with theMaricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy.Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department ofPublic Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Upon conditional programadmission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCDbackground check policy.Program Prerequisites: 7-13 CreditsThe credit hour range is subject to change depending on the student's educationalexperiences. Students must select Option 1 or Option 2.Option 1: 7 CreditsOption 1 is available for students who have completed an Associate in Applied Sciencedegree or higher degree in a health science discipline from a regionally accreditedinstitution of higher education recognized by Maricopa County Community CollegeDistrict. BIO156Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) (recommended) OR BIO181General Biology (Majors) I (4)4 ENG101 ENG107First-Year Composition (3) ORFirst-Year Composition for ESL (3)NOTE: This Addendum reflects the Governing Board-approved changes to the educational programs that were processed afterDecember 2013.Revised:312

Phoenix College 2014-2015 Catalog and Handbook AddendumOption 2: Credits: 13Option 2 is available for students who do not have an Associate in Applied Sciencedegree or higher degree in a health science discipline.BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) (recommended) ORBIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 ENG101 ENG107HCC130HCC145First-Year Composition (3) ORFirst-Year Composition for ESL (3)3Fundamentals in Health Care DeliveryMedical Terminology for Health Care Workers33Required Courses: 52.5-53 Credits BIO201Human Anatomy and Physiology I4 BIO202Human Anatomy and Physiology II4BPC110Computer Usage and Applications3EMT/HCC/RES109 CPR for Health Care Provider (0.5) ORCurrent CPR certification at the health care provider ORProfessional rescuer level0-0.5 HCC164Pharmacology for Allied Health0.5 HCC204Clinical Pathophysiology3 HCC208Health Care Leadership1 HIM101Introduction to Health Information Management1 HIM106Legal Aspects of Health Information Management (3) OR HIM106AALegal Aspects of Health Information Management I (1.5) AND HIM106ABLegal Aspects of Health Information Management II (1.5) 3 HIM140Acute Care Documentation and Standards2 HIM150Health Care Data2 HIM180Introduction to Medical Billing and Reimbursement2 HIM201Health Information Statistics and Research2 HIM206Health Information Management in AlternativeCare Settings (2) OR HIM206AAHealth Information Management in AlternativeCare Settings: Long Term (1) AND HIM206ABHealth Information Management in AlternativeCare Settings: Non-long Term (1)2 HIM207Health Information Organizational Resource Management 2 HIM209ICD Coding (4) OR HIM208ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Coding (2) AND HIM210ICD-10-PCS Coding and ICD Applications (2)4 HIM211Advanced Applications of Coding and Reimbursement4 HIM212CPT Coding I2 HIM214CPT Coding II2 HIM217Health Information Management Seminar I1 HIM218Professional Practice1 HIM219Health Information Management Systems3NOTE: This Addendum reflects the Governing Board-approved changes to the educational programs that were processed afterDecember 2013.Revised:13

Phoenix College 2014-2015 Catalog and Handbook Addendum HIM220 HIM224 HIM230Health Information Management Seminar IIAdvanced Professional PracticeQuality Management and Performance Improvement112Restricted Electives: NoneGeneral Education: 15-18 CreditsCORE: 9-12 CreditsFirst-Year Composition:Met by ENG101 or ENG107, in Program Prerequisites area. ENG102First-Year Composition (3) OR ENG108First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR ENG111Technical and Professional Writing (3)Oral Communication:COM110Interpersonal CommunicationCritical Reading: CRE101College Critical Reading (3) OR CRE111Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OREquivalent as indicated by assessment.Mathematics: MAT102Mathematical Concepts/Applications330-33DISTRIBUTION: 6 CreditsHumanities and Fine Arts:Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area. 3Social and Behavioral Sciences:Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciencesarea.3Natural Sciences:Met by BIO156 or BIO181 in Program Prerequisites area.0NOTE: This Addendum reflects the Governing Board-approved changes to the educational programs that were processed afterDecember 2013.Revised:14

Phoenix College 2014-2015 Catalog and Handbook AddendumDepartment Chairperson: Ms. L. ParmeleeProgram Director: Ms. S. KetchamContact: (602) 285.7295 and/ormarty.minton@phoenixcollege.eduMedical Assisting – Occupational Program ModificationAssociate in Applied Science – AAS 329160 CreditsThe Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting program provideseducation and training for employment in physicians' offices and group medicalpractices, and other healthcare settings. Medical Assistants perform administrative andclinical duties. Duties may include management and maintenance of the office andtreatment areas. Administrative duties include receiving patients and their familymembers, acting as an informational and educational resource for the patient, handlingtelephone and written communications, managing patient records, bookkeeping, filing,insurance processing, typing, appointment scheduling, and managing public relations.Clinical duties include preparing the patient for treatment, preparing and sterilizinginstruments, maintaining a supply inventory, obtaining specimens for diagnosticevaluation, performing EKGs, and administering medications under the direction of thephysician/clinician. Students in the Medical Assisting program will be in contact withpotentially infectious blood, tissues, and body fluids. A Certificate of Completion (CCL)is also available.Program Notes: indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.Credit will not be awarded for both a course and its modular equivalency.Admission Criteria: Formal application and admission to the program is required.Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.Completion of Program Prerequisites.Have the ability to fully participate in classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting programactivities.Submit current CPR card for Health Care Provider (American Heart Associationapproved) and maintain current status throughout the externship(s).Complete and submit the required proof of immunity and health declaration form signedby a licensed health care provider.Background Check RequirementsAdmission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with theMaricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy.Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department ofPublic Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Upon conditional programadmission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCDbackground check policy.NOTE: This Addendum reflects the Governing Board-approved changes to the educational programs that were processed afterDecember 2013.Revised:15

Phoenix College 2014-2015 Catalog and Handbook AddendumProgram Prerequisites: 0-20 CreditsHCC130 (3.0) is waived for students who have completed an Associate in AppliedScience degree or higher degree in a health science discipline from a regionallyaccredited institution of higher education recognized by the Maricopa CommunityColleges.HCC130 Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery (3)OR obtain waiver0-3HCC145 Medical Terminology for Health Care Workers (3)OR permission of Program Director0-3This program is delivered in a "fast-track" format and the need for college level skills inEnglish and Reading is critical to successful completion of the program.Although the AAS requires a Mathematics course for the completion, students must havecompetency/skills in Elementary Algebra for acceptance into the program.Must have course placement test results reflecting the following scores or higher:English: Accuplacer/Companion score of 90; Writerplacer score of 4; ASSET score of50; or Compass score of 90.Reading: Accuplacer/Companion score of 90; ASSET score of 47; or Compass score of90; or Reading ExemptMathematics: Accuplacer/Companion score of 50; Compass score of 41; or ASSET scoreof 41ORCompletion of the following courses with a grade of C or better in ENG101First-Year Composition (3) OR ENG107First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3 ENG102First-Year Composition (3) OR ENG108First-Year Composition for ESL (3) CRE101College Critical Reading (3) OREquivalent as indicated by assessment MAT090Developmental Algebra (5) OR MAT091Introductory Algebra (4) OR MAT092Introductory Algebra (3) OR MAT093Introductory Algebra/Math Anxiety Reduction (5)ORNOTE: This Addendum reflects the Governing Board-approved changes to the educational programs that were processed afterDecember 2013.Revised:30-33-516

Phoenix College 2014-2015 Catalog and Handbook AddendumPermission of Program DirectorRequired Courses: 32 Credits MAS125Professionalism in Healthcare1 MAS126Administrative Procedures3 MAS127Insurance, Billing and Coding3 MAS128Electronic Health Records for Medical Assisting2 MAS129Automated Computer System for Medical Office Management 2 MAS130Orientation to the Pathophysiology and Psychology of Body Systems 1 MAS210Aseptic Techniques1 MAS220Laboratory Testing in Patient Care Service Centers1 MAS230Emergencies in the Medical Office1.5 MAS240Applied EKG1 MAS260Clinical Procedures3 MAS265Administration of Medication3 MAS274Administrative Medical Assisting Externship1 MAS275Clinical Medical Assisting Externship2 MAS280Medical Assisting Program Review1 PLB109Phlebotomy: Basic Skills2 PLB110Practicum: Fundamental Phlebotomy Skills.5SPA117Health Care Spanish I3Restricted Electives: 6 CreditsFON100Introductory NutritionHES100Healthful LivingHES126Women's Health Issues PSY218Health PsychologyWED100Personal WellnessWED151Introduction to Alternative MedicineWED162Meditation and WellnessWED170Principles of Homeopathy33332311General Education: 22-25 CreditsCORE: 12-15 CreditsFirst-Year Composition: Any approved general education courses from the First-Year Composition area.Oral Communication:COM110Interpersonal CommunicationNOTE: This Addendum reflects the Governing Board-approved changes to the educational programs that were processed afterDecember 2013.Revised:6317

Phoenix College 2014-2015 Catalog and Handbook AddendumCritical Reading: Any approved general education course from the Critical Reading area OREquivalent as indicated by assessment.Mathematics: Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area ORSatisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course0-33DISTRIBUTION: 10 CreditsHumanities and Fine Arts:Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area. 3Social and Behavioral Sciences:PSY101Introduction to Psychology3Natural Sciences:BIO160Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology4Department Chairperson: Ms. L. ParmeleeProgram Director: Ms. S. KetchamContact: (602) 285.7295 and/ormarty.minton@phoenixcollege.eduMedical Assisting – Occupational Program ModificationCertificate of Completion – CCL 529132 CreditsThe Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Assisting program provides educationand training for employment in physicians' offices and group medical practices, and otherhealthcare settings. Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties. Dutiesmay include management and maintenance of the office and treatment areas.Administrative duties include receiving patients and their family members, acting as aninformational and educational resource for the patient, handling telephone and writtencommunications, managing patient records, bookkeeping, filing, insurance processing,typing, appointment scheduling, and managing public relations. Clinical duties includepreparing the patient for treatment, preparing and sterilizing instruments, maintaining asupply inventory, obtaining specimens for diagnostic evaluation, performing EKG's, andadministering medications under the direction of the physician/clinician. Students in theMedical Assisting program will be in contact with potentially infectious blood, tissues,and body fluids. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) is also available.NOTE: This Addendum reflects the Governing Board-approved changes to the educational programs that were processed afterDecember 2013.Revised:18

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Phoenix College 2014-2015 Catalog and Handbook Addendum 1 . Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should contact the Transfer Center for specific information on transfer requirements. . Restricted Electives: 0-2 Credits Any 100/200 level ARC or CAD prefixed courses may be selected, except courses .