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2020/2021 ACADEMIC C ATA L O G Get the Professional ADVANTAGE
2020-21 Academic Catalog Addendum REVISED 08.01.20 • P 05: Updated Term Schedule, 2020-2021 Holidays and BSN Academic Calendar dates • P 34: Updated GED minimum score under Requirements for Admission • P 35: Inserted COVID-19 Modifications chart to HESI A2 Admissions Testing • P 69: Replaced Nondiscrimination copy on page • P 69: Inserted “Title IX Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment” copy to page • Back: Included Phoenix Campus
Students working at a laminar flow hood at Glendale, AZ ARIZONA COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG / 2020-2021
CONTENTS
THE CHALLENGE �����������������������������������������1 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING (BSN)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS��������������������������37
GENERAL INFORMATION����������������������� 2
General Education &
ABOUT ARIZONA COLLEGE ��������������������3 Science Course Requirements ����������37
Nursing Core Courses������������������������� 39
PROGRAMS OF STUDY���������������������������� 6
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH
ADMISSION, TUITION &
DENTAL ASSISTANT������������������������������������7 ASSISTANCE ������������������������������������������44
HEALTH CARE ADMISSION POLICIES ����������������������������� 45
ADMINISTRATION����������������������������������������9 TUITION & FEES ��������������������������������������� 49
MEDICAL BILLING STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE����� 53
& CODING����������������������������������������������������� 11
MASSAGE THERAPY��������������������������������� 13
SCHOLASTIC STANDARDS�������������������� 58
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN������������������������ 15 GENERAL ACADEMIC STANDARDS����� 59
MEDICAL ASSISTANT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS������������� 65
WITH PHLEBOTOMY �������������������������������� 17
ALLIED HEALTH
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS�������������������������� 19 STUDENT SUPPORT INFORMATION���� 66
STUDENT SERVICES
COLLEGE OF NURSING & ACTIVITIES��������������������������������������������� 67
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE STUDENT RIGHTS &
IN NURSING (BSN)������������������������������������ 31 RESPONSIBILITIES����������������������������������� 68
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS����������������� 34
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATION,
PROGRESSION INTO THE FACULTY, & STAFF �������������������������������� 74
CORE NURSING CURRICULUM
(SEMESTER FIVE)������������������������������������� 36
INDEX������������������������������������������������������ 82
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2020-2021 / ARIZONA COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG
LE T TER TO STU DENTS
THE CHALLENGE
Welcome to Arizona College! We are glad you have chosen to attend or are considering
attending our school. Our goal is to provide our students the opportunity to better
their lives.
We believe in a focused and structured educational environment. You will find this to be a
positive learning atmosphere. We’re here to serve you and help you reach your aspirations.
At the same time, we require a meaningful effort from our students. The rewards are success,
earning a diploma or degree, and achieving your goals.
Arizona College focuses on careers that are in demand. The number of health care
workers is growing and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects it will continue to
grow. Our programs are designed to give you the technical knowledge, hands-on
learning, and skills to prepare you to work in health care. We partner with health care
and related organizations for internships and clinical experiences.
This catalog is meant to give you detailed information and answers to your questions
about our programs and Arizona College. It is available to all students and prospective
students. Turn the page and learn about the opportunities at Arizona College!
If you have made the commitment to attend Arizona College, congratulations! If you are
deciding whether to enroll, I invite you to visit our school and meet with our staff. If you have
any questions, do not hesitate to contact me personally. We are here to help!
Sincerely,
Nick Mansour
President
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
QUICK LINKS
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G EN ER AL I N FO R MATIO N
ABOUT ARIZONA
COLLEGE
MISSION GOALS
• Provide educational programs and
The mission of Arizona College is to prepare career development opportunities
students to participate in society and the for students pursuing careers in the
health professions.
workforce as productive, responsible and
• Provide highly motivated faculty
engaged citizens and as educated individuals and industry standard equipment
in support of educational success
to meet health care needs. within an environment that nurtures
professionalism.
This is accomplished through our focused
• Embrace systematic assessment and
mission of teaching within a highly structured evaluation of program outcomes and
processes for program improvement
and disciplined educational environment. and optimizing student success.
Our personalized, culturally rich and dynamic • Prepare graduates with employable
entry-level knowledge and skills in
learning environment fosters faculty, staff and the health professions that contribute
to addressing workforce needs in
student engagement. the community.
Through didactic and clinical learning, students
gain skills, attributes and abilities that foster
personal and professional growth while
preparing them as competent employees in
their chosen health field.
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G EN ER AL I N FO R MATIO N
ACCREDITATIONS Arizona College of Nursing Tampa and NON-MAIN CAMPUSES
Fort Lauderdale are licensed by the
The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Commission for Independent Education The Dallas campus is located in the
Schools (ABHES) institutionally accredits (CIE), Florida Department of Education. Northeast suburbs of the Dallas metro
Arizona College, and is listed by the United Additional information regarding the area. It has approximately 24,000 square
States Department of Education as a institution may be obtained by contacting feet and is dedicated to nursing education.
nationally recognized accrediting agency. the Commission for Independent Education,
The Fort Lauderdale campus is located
Department of Education, 325 West Gaines
ABHES in the heart of Cypress Creek, just east of
Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N the Interstate 95/Cypress Creek exchange.
32399-0400, toll-free telephone number
Falls Church, VA 22043 It has 17,194 square feet and is dedicated
888.224.6684.
703.917.9503 to nursing education. The nursing (BS)
Certificates are available for viewing in program is the only program offered at
American Society of Health-System the Ft. Lauderdale campus.
the main lobby of the college.
Pharmacists (Glendale and Mesa Campus)
7272 Wisconsin Ave. COLLEGE HISTORY The Las Vegas campus is located just off
Bethesda, Maryland 20814 the famous Las Vegas strip in the Sahara
866.279.0681 Arizona School of Pharmacy Technology Rancho Corporate Center. The space has
was founded in 1990 by pharmacists to over 24,000 square feet and is dedicated
The baccalaureate degree program in provide a quality source of Pharmacy to nursing education.
nursing at Arizona College of Nursing Technicians to the valley pharmacy
is accredited by the Commission on community. In 1995, Eduvision, Inc., an The Mesa campus is located off of Main
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) educational services corporation with Street in Mesa, Arizona. It has over
655 K Street NW, Suite 750 over 20 years experience in allied health 24,000 square feet and offers only Allied
Washington, DC 20001 education, purchased the school and Health programs.
202.887.6791 changed its name to Arizona College of
www.ccneaccreditation.org The Tampa campus is in the center of
Allied Health. In 1996, Arizona College of
the Westshore Business District. It has
Allied Health moved from the Scottsdale
APPROVALS, LICENSURES, Airpark to 19th Avenue and Indian School
approximately. 19,000 square feet and
& MEMBERSHIPS Road. The larger facility allowed the college
is dedicated to nursing education. The
nursing (BS) program is the only program
The college is a member of or associated to add Medical Assistant and Health
offered at the Tampa campus.
with the following agencies: Information Specialist to its programs.
The Tempe campus is located in the busy
• Licensed by Arizona Board for The college again relocated to 4425 West
Broadway curve area. It has approximately
Private Postsecondary Education. Olive in Glendale, Arizona. This 32,953-foot
25,000 square feet and is dedicated to
facility allowed the addition of new programs,
• Licensed by Nevada Commission nursing education.
as well as an increase in student populations.
on Postsecondary Education. In 2012, the name was changed to Arizona The Tucson campus is located on South
• Approved by Arizona, Florida, College and a second campus was added in Craycroft in Tucson, Arizona. This campus
Nevada and Texas State Boards Mesa, Arizona. has approximately 10,000 square feet and
of Nursing for the Baccalaureate is dedicated to nursing education.
Pre-Licensure Nursing Program. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing
program was added in 2013. This was the All locations have ample parking. The
• Approved and Regulated by the beginning of Arizona College of Nursing.
Texas Workforce Commission, Career classrooms and laboratories provide a
Arizona College of Nursing has continued working health care environment for its
Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas. its growth into Nevada, Texas, and Florida. educational programs. Facilities are handicap
• Authorized by the Texas Higher accessible and restrooms are provided.
Education Coordinating Board. MAIN CAMPUS
• Member of Career Education The Glendale campus is located on the
HOURS OF OPERATION
Colleges and Universities. corner of 43rd and Olive Avenue in Glendale, Monday–Thursday: 7:30 am–11:30 pm
• Member of the Arizona Private Arizona. It has over 30,000 square feet and
School Association. offers all Allied Health programs. Friday: 7:30 am–5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am–1:00 pm
These are our general hours of operation.
Please contact the campus for specific times.
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G EN ER AL I N FO R MATIO N
2020-2021 TERM SCHEDULE
MEDICAL ASSISTING
W/ PHLEBOTOMY, HEALTH PHARMACY MASSAGE DENTAL
ALLIED
CARE ADMINISTRATION TECHNICIAN THERAPY ASSISTANT
HEALTH
AND MEDICAL BILLING COMPLETION COMPLETION COMPLETION APPROXIMATE
START DATE NURSING
& CODING SPECIALIST DATE DATE DATE COMPLETION
START DATE
COMPLETION DATE DATE
07/20/20 02/19/21 03/19/21 03/26/21 04/16/21 5/4/20 6/25/23
08/24/20 03/26/21 04/23/21 04/30/21 05/21/21 6/29/20 6/25/23
09/28/20 04/30/21 05/28/21 06/04/21 06/25/21
8/31/20 10/22/23
11/02/20 06/04/21 07/02/21 07/09/21 07/30/21
10/26/20 10/22/23
12/07/20 07/09/21 08/06/21 08/13/21 09/03/21
1/4/21 3/3/24
01/18/21 08/13/21 09/10/21 09/17/21 10/08/21
3/1/21 3/3/24
02/22/21 09/17/21 10/15/21 10/22/21 11/12/21
5/3/21 6/30/24
03/29/21 10/22/21 11/19/21 11/26/21 12/17/21
12/31/21 01/07/22 01/28/22 6/28/21 6/30/24
05/03/21 11/26/21
06/07/21 01/07/22 02/04/22 02/11/22 03/04/22 8/30/21 10/27/24
07/12/21 02/11/22 03/11/22 03/18/22 04/08/22 10/25/21 10/27/24
2020-2021 HOLIDAYS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
PROGRAM* ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021
2020
May 30 Memorial Day Summer Semester 2020
Session A May 4 – June 28
July 4 Independence Day Session B June 29 – August 23
(Observed on July 3)
September 7 Labor Day Fall Semester 2020
Session A August 31 – October 25
October 12 Columbus Day
Session B October 26 – December 20
November 11 Veterans Day
November 26-27 Thanksgiving Day Spring Semester 2021
Session A January 4 - February 28
December 21-25 College of Allied Health Session B March 1 - April 25
Winter Break
December 31 New Year’s Eve Summer Semester 2021
(evening classes only) Session A May 3 - June 27
2021 Session B June 28 - August 22
January 1 New Year’s Day Fall Semester 2021
January 18 Martin Luther King Day Session A August 30 - October 24
Session B October 25 - December 19
February 15 President’s Day
May 31 Memorial Day
July 4 Independence Day
(Observed on July 5)
September 6 Labor Day
October 11 Columbus Day * Not available at the Glendale or Mesa campuses.
November 11 Veterans Day
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PROGRAMS
OF STUDY
QUICK LINKS
855.706.8382 REQUEST INFO
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College of Allied Health
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH
DENTAL ASSISTANT
NATURE OF THE WORK EQUIPMENT
Dental assistants aid dentists in the To complete the training objective of the
examination and treatment of patients. Their college, the following equipment is utilized:
duties include taking and developing x-rays, computers and printers, fully-operational
assisting in the operatory (four-handed operatory, x-ray machine and x-ray
dentistry) and the construction and chair, x-ray mannequin, darkroom,
preparation of temporary crowns and dental instruments, autoclave, model
bridges. The dental assistant is also involved trimmers, dental instruments, dental
in the efficient operation of the dental lathe, dental vibrators, stethoscopes,
practice. Insurance, patient relations, billing sphygmomanometers, oral thermometers,
and the greeting of patients, are some of the masks and gloves, television, video
duties performed by the dental assistant. cassette recorder, DVD player, overhead
Generally, the size of the dental practice and projector and other expendable items
an assistant’s responsibilities determine the necessary to complete training objectives.
scope and compensation of the job.
PREREQUISITES
OBJECTIVE
There are no prerequisite classes for
Dental Assistant
The objective of Arizona College’s Dental this program.
program is offered Assistant program is to provide a sound
at the Glendale and educational environment for instruction PROGRAM DELIVERY
and training to equip its graduates for
Mesa campuses. Residential
entry level jobs as dental assistants.
TUITION
ASSISTANCE
MILITARY & VETERAN
PROGRAMS
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The academic portion of the
Dental Assistant program
consists of three (3) terms
of ten (10) weeks each.
Each term is divided into
two (2) five-week sessions.
The entire program is
approximately 38 weeks.
DENTAL ASSISTANT - SCHEDULE OF COURSES
PRACTICUM,
COURSE TITLE LECTURE LAB EXTERNSHIP, CREDITS
INTERNSHIP
DENTAL THEORY
DENT 112 Infection Control & Medical Emergencies 17 17 - 2.5
DENT 113 Dental Basics & Chairside Assisting 34 - - 3.0
DENT 125 Radiology 34 - - 3.0
DENT 126 Restorative Dentistry 34 - - 3.0
DENT 127 Oral Health 34 - - 3.0
DENT 128 Dental Specialties 34 - - 3.0
DENTAL CLINICAL PROCEDURES
DCP 104 Chairside Assisting Lab - 34 - 1.5
DCP 105 Radiology Lab - 34 - 1.5
DCP 106 Restorative Dentistry Lab - 34 - 1.5
DCP 107 Oral Health Lab - 34 - 1.5
DCP 108 Dental Specialties Lab - 34 - 1.5
DENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
DAP 115 Dental Office Management Dentrix, 17 17 - 2.5
Patient & Records
COMPUTER COURSES
COM 108 Microcomputer Concepts & Keyboarding 17 17 - 2.5
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
ADM 101 Career Development 17 17 - 2.5
ADM 107 Medical Administrative Practices 24 10 - 2.5
BIO 126 The Body as a Whole 34 - - 3.0
BIO 127 The Body’s Circulation & Defense 34 - - 3.0
MTP 118 Medical Terminology 34 - - 3.0
EXTERNSHIP
EXT 300 Externship - - 300 10.0
TOTALS 364 248 300 54.0
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COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH
HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
NATURE OF THE WORK EQUIPMENT
Individuals, under the supervision of Computers with Microsoft Office installed
physicians, nurses, or other health care
professionals, will perform medical office PREREQUISITES
or facilities management services and
To enroll in the program, students must
perform one or more clinical allied health
have graduated from a program in an
specialties. This may include developing
allied health field that includes at least 40
and maintaining computerized record
quarter credits with a cumulative GPA of
management systems to store and
2.0 or better (18 quarter credits in health
process data such as personnel activities
care related courses).
and information or directing/supervising
the work activities of other personnel. PROGRAM DELIVERY
OBJECTIVE Residential
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
in Health Care Administration program
Health Care prepares students to become successful
Administration leaders in all types of varied health care
program is offered settings. Classroom experiences focus
on the development of skills to be an
at the Glendale and effective leader and planner, capable
Mesa Campuses. of directing, coaching and developing
motivated employees and employee
teams. This is a program for current
supervisors and managers who would
like to enhance their skills as well as other
employees currently working in a health
care discipline who would like to take on
more responsibilities. It is also appropriate
for individuals planning to enter a health
care field who wish to be candidates for
TUITION promotional opportunities.
ASSISTANCE
MILITARY & VETERAN
PROGRAMS
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The Health Care
Administration program
consists of three (3) terms
of ten (10) weeks each.
Each term is divided into
two (2) five-week sessions.
The entire program is
approximately 30 weeks.
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION - SCHEDULE OF COURSES
PRACTICUM,
COURSE TITLE LECTURE LAB EXTERNSHIP, CREDITS
INTERNSHIP
TRANSFER OF CREDIT
— Transfer of Credit - - - 40.0
OCCUPATIONAL COURSES
HCA 220 Effective Leadership 34 - - 3.0
COM 200 Microsoft Office Basics 17 17 - 2.5
INF 101 Health Care Informatics 17 17 - 2.5
MGT 201 Principles of Management 34 - - 3.0
MGT 203 Human Resource Management 34 - - 3.0
MGT 207 Managing the Medical Office 34 - - 3.0
NTR 241 Human Nutrition 34 - - 3.0
LAW 101 Legal Aspects of Health Care 34 - - 3.0
ACC 111 Health Care Finance 34 - - 3.0
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
ENG 101 English Composition 34 - - 3.0
ENG 111 Writing for Professionals 34 - - 3.0
MAT 151 College Math 34 - - 3.0
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 34 - - 3.0
PSY 240 Human Development 34 - - 3.0
ECO 101 Economics 34 - - 3.0
SOC 101 Sociology 34 - - 3.0
TQM 101 Quality Customer Service 34 - - 3.0
SPE 101 Speech 34 - - 3.0
TOTALS 578 34 - 93.0
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COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH
MEDICAL BILLING
& CODING
NATURE OF THE WORK EQUIPMENT
Medical Billing and Coding is concerned To meet the training objectives of the
with health-related information and College, the following equipment is
the systems used to collect, process, utilized: IBM compatible computers and
store, retrieve, and communicate printers, office management software
information for the support of operations, including MediSoft and Medical Manager,
management, and decision-making within anatomy charts, a human skeleton, and
an enterprise. The specialist is qualified to various other teaching aids.
work in a variety of health care settings,
governmental agencies, and managed PREREQUISITES
care organizations. As computerization of
There are no prerequisite classes for
information increases, specialists are vital
this program.
to medical coding, computerized billing
and patient care data analysis. PROGRAM DELIVERY
OBJECTIVE Residential
The objective of Arizona College’s Medical
Medical Billing and
Billing and Coding course is to provide
Coding program is a sound educational environment for
offered at the Glendale instruction and training to equip its
graduates for entry-level positions as
and Mesa campuses.
medical billing and coding specialists. This
is accomplished through approximately
one half of the program consisting of
lecture/demonstration and one half
hands-on laboratory procedures.
TUITION
ASSISTANCE
MILITARY & VETERAN
PROGRAMS
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The academic portion of
the Medical Billing and
Coding Program consists of
three (3) terms of ten (10)
weeks each. Each term is
divided into two (2) five-week
sessions. The entire program
is approximately 30 weeks.
MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING - SCHEDULE OF COURSES
PRACTICUM,
COURSE TITLE LECTURE LAB EXTERNSHIP, CREDITS
& INTERNSHIP
MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING
MBC 101 Information Technology & Delivery Systems 17 17 - 2.5
MBC 102 Medical Records & Health Care Reimbursement 17 17 - 2.5
MBC 105 Medical Coding – CPT/HCPCS 34 - - 3.0
MBC 107 Medical Diagnostic Coding 34 - - 3.0
MBC 114 Health Insurance Management 17 17 - 2.5
MBC 115 Health Insurance Claims 17 17 - 2.5
HIT 207 Health Law Concepts & Compliance 34 - - 3.0
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
MAP 118 Electronic Medical Records 17 17 - 2.5
MAP 208 Computerized Office Management – Medisoft 17 17 - 2.5
COMPUTER COURSES
COM 108 Microcomputer Concepts & Keyboarding 17 17 - 2.5
HEALTH CARE FUNDAMENTALS & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
ADM 101 Career Development 17 17 - 2.5
ADM 107 Medical Administrative Practices 24 10 - 2.5
BIO 126 The Body as a Whole 34 - - 3.0
BIO 127 The Body’s Circulation & Defense 34 - - 3.0
MTP 118 Medical Terminology 34 - - 3.0
EXTERNSHIP
EXT 200 Externship - - 200 6.5
TOTALS 364 146 200 47.0
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COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH
MASSAGE THERAPY
NATURE OF THE WORK EQUIPMENT
Massage Therapists treat clients by To complete the educational objectives
using touch to manipulate the soft- of the college, the following equipment
tissue muscles of the body. Therapists is utilized: massage tables, massage
utilize a variety of massage techniques chairs, face cradles, massage stools,
and modalities to accomplish pain relief, fleece covers, table warmers, massage
rehabilitate injuries, reduce stress, lotion and oil, anatomy charts, a human
increase relaxation, and aid in the general skeleton, anatomical videos, and various
wellness of clients. other teaching aids.
OBJECTIVE CERTIFICATION/LICENSING
Upon completion of Arizona College’s Arizona College’s Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy program, our graduates program is comprised of 850 clock hours
can apply their knowledge and skills to and can be completed in eight and a half
work with clients in a variety of settings. months. Graduates of Arizona College
Entry level positions include resort spas, are eligible for state licensure without
chiropractic offices, athletic teams, passing a national certification exam.
Massage Therapy
health clubs, cruise ships, naturopathic Our program prepares graduates to sit for
program is offered offices, private practice, wellness clubs, the Board Certification Exam (NCBTMB)
at the Glendale and traditional health care settings. As and the Massage and Bodywork Licensing
a professional massage therapist, clear Examination (MBLEx). Requirements
Campus.
communication and superior hands-on for licensure in states, municipalities
skill give the therapist the ability to design and townships differ; therefore, it is
a massage that will best suit the client. recommended that students determine
what is required for licensure where they
are planning to work.
Career Services provides assistance in
determining licensure regulations for the
various states and municipalities.
TUITION PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisite classes for
this program.
PROGRAM DELIVERY
ASSISTANCE Residential
MILITARY & VETERAN
PROGRAMS
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The academic portion of the
Massage Therapy program
consists of three and a
half (3.5) terms of ten (10)
weeks each. Each term is
divided into two (2) five-week
sessions. The entire program
is approximately 35 weeks.
MASSAGE THERAPY - SCHEDULE OF COURSES
COURSE TITLE CONTACT LECTURE LAB
MASSAGE THEORY & TECHNIQUE
MTM 125 Massage for Special Populations 40 20 20
MTM 155 Swedish Massage 40 - 40
MTM 185 Eastern & Energetic Approaches 40 20 20
MTM 195 Client Care in Massage Therapy 40 20 20
MTM 200 Clinical Practicum 30 - 30
MTM 300 Advanced Clinical Practicum 100 - 100
MTM 210 Spa Techniques 40 20 20
MTM 215 Sports & Injury Massage 40 20 20
MTM 230 Muscular System: Spine & Thorax 40 20 20
MTM 240 Spine & Thorax Palpations 40 20 20
MTM 250 Pain Solutions in Massage Therapy 40 20 20
MTM 260 Muscular System: Lower Body 40 20 20
MTM 270 Lower Body Palpations 40 20 20
MTM 280 Muscular System: Upper Body 40 20 20
MTM 290 Upper Body Palpations 40 20 20
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
MTA 105 Anatomy & Physiology 40 40 -
MTA 130 Circulation & Body Defense 40 40 -
MTA 135 Bodily Communication & Control 40 40 -
MTA 150 Business & Communication 40 40 -
MTA 160 Metabolic Processes, Elimination & Reproduction 40 40 -
TOTALS 850 440 410
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COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH
PHARMACY
TECHNICIAN
NATURE OF THE WORK OBJECTIVE
A Pharmacy Technician works under the The objective of the Arizona College’s
supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician program is to provide
duties and responsibilities of technicians a sound educational environment for
are consistent with their training and instruction and training to equip its graduates
experience. Pharmacy Technicians, as for entry-level positions in pharmacy-related
part of a team, fill requisitions for drugs services. Approximately half of the program
after review of the physician’s order using consists of lecture/demonstration and half
unit-dose or appropriate packaging. hands-on laboratory procedures.
They are involved in reviewing orders for
drug allergies, dosing, interactions, and EQUIPMENT
incompatibilities.
To meet the training objectives of the
A Pharmacy Technician prepares Pharmacy Technician program, the
parenteral medications and properly following equipment is utilized: IBM
labels all dispensable and secondary compatible computers and printers,
products. Technicians participate in intravenous flow hood, total parenteral
nutrition pump, ointment slabs, mortar
Pharmacy Technician drug utilization, evaluation, and quality
and pestle glassware, including beakers
assurance programs and consistently
program is offered review a pharmacy’s inventory of drugs and graduated cylinders, prescription
at the Glendale and expired, withdrawn, recalled, inadequately balance, counting trays, pill crusher,
pill cutter, carpojets, and various other
Mesa campuses. labeled, or other non-usable drugs.
teaching aids.
These examples of duties are not all
encompassing or restrictive and are
PREREQUISITES
expected to vary with changing needs
and priorities. There are no prerequisite classes for
this program.
PROGRAM DELIVERY
Residential
TUITION
ASSISTANCE
MILITARY & VETERAN
PROGRAMS
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The academic portion of
the Pharmacy Technician
program consists of three
(3) terms of ten (10) weeks
each. Each term is divided
into two (2) five-week
sessions. The entire program
is approximately 34 weeks.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - SCHEDULE OF COURSES
PRACTICUM,
DIPLOMA
COURSE TITLE LECTURE LAB EXTERNSHIP, CREDITS
LEVEL
& INTERNSHIP
PHARMACOLOGY COURSES
PHM 111 * Pharmacology: Cardiovascular & Renal 34 - - 3.0
PHM 114 * Pharmacology: Nervous, Ear & Eye 34 - - 3.0
PHM 117 * Health & Wellness with Blister Packaging 34 - - 3.0
PHM 121 * Sterile Preparations: IV Basics - 34 - 1.5
PHM 122 * Sterile Preparations: TPN & Chemotherapy - 34 - 1.5
PHM 123 * Sterile Preparations: Special Therapies - 34 - 1.5
PHM 130 * Pharmacy Law & Ethics 34 - - 3.0
PHM 133 * Pharmacy Calculations 34 - - 3.0
PHM 142 * Data Entry Systems & Third-Party Billing - 34 - 1.5
PHM 151 * Retail Pharmacy Systems 17 17 - 2.5
PHM 152 * Inventory Systems & Non-Sterile Compounding 17 17 - 2.5
PHM 154 * Technology & Special Topics 17 17 - 2.5
COMPUTER COURSES
COM 108 * Microcomputer Concepts & Keyboarding 17 17 - 2.5
HEALTH CARE FUNDAMENTALS & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
ADM 101 * Career Development 17 17 - 2.5
ADM 107 * Medical Administrative Practices 24 10 - 2.5
BIO 126 * The Body as a Whole 34 - - 3.0
BIO 127 * The Body’s Circulation & Defense 34 - - 3.0
MTP 118 * Medical Terminology 34 - - 3.0
EXTERNSHIP
EXT 160 Externship - - 160 5.0
TOTALS 381 231 160 50.0
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COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
WITH PHLEBOTOMY
NATURE OF THE WORK EQUIPMENT
Medical Assistants assist physicians To meet the training objectives of the
with the examination and treatment of Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy
patients in addition to performing various program, the following equipment is
administrative duties. utilized: IBM compatible computers and
printers, calculators, electrocardiograph
Their responsibilities may include: machine, autoclave, simulated arm for
checking vital signs, obtaining medical venipuncture, microscopes, examination
his torie s , prep aring p atient s for tables, centrifuge, platform scale,
examination, performing basic laboratory sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes,
test s , giving injec tions , applying thermometers, incubator, hemocytometers,
bandages, taking electrocardiograms, medical instruments, anatomical charts,
cleaning and sterilizing instruments, human skeleton, organ models and various
and providing patient education under other teaching aids.
the supervision of the physician. Office
duties may include answering the PREREQUISITES
telephone, recording and filing patient
Medical Assistant data, processing insurance forms, There are no prerequisite classes for
with Phlebotomy handling correspondence and arranging this program.
program is offered outside services. In addition, they may
PROGRAM DELIVERY
keep the books of the practice and
at the Glendale and maintain billing and collections. Although Residential
Mesa campuses. some Medical Assistants are trained in
phlebotomy basics, this program provides
an additional session of focused training.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the Arizona College’s
Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy
program is to provide a sound educational
environment for instruction and training
TUITION to equip its graduates for entry-level
positions as medical assistants.
ASSISTANCE
MILITARY & VETERAN
PROGRAMS
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The Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy
program consists of three (3) terms of
ten (10) weeks each. Each term is divided
into two (2) sessions. Each session
consists of five (5) weeks. The entire
program is approximately 30 weeks.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT WITH PHLEBOTOMY - SCHEDULE OF COURSES
PRACTICUM,
COURSE TITLE LECTURE LAB EXTERNSHIP, CREDITS
INTERNSHIP
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
CLS 103 Emergency & Primary Care 10 24 - 2
CLS 107 Patient Diagnostics 10 24 - 2
CLS 111 Therapeutic Procedures 17 17 - 2.5
CLS 113 Medical Asepsis & Minor Surgery 10 24 - 2
CLS 115 Phlebotomy Basics 10 24 - 2
CLS 117 Phlebotomy Procedures 10 24 - 2
CLS 119 Phlebotomy Special Procedures 10 24 - 2
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
MAP 114 Medical Insurance 17 17 - 2.5
COMPUTER COURSES
COM 108 Microcomputer Concepts & Keyboarding 17 17 - 2.5
MAP 118 Electronic Medical Records 17 17 - 2.5
HEALTH CARE FUNDAMENTAL & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
ADM 101 Career Development 17 17 - 2.5
ADM 107 Medical Administrative Practices 24 10 - 2.5
BIO 126 The Body as a Whole 34 - - 3
BIO 127 The Body’s Circulation & Defense 34 - - 3
MTP 118 Medical Terminology 34 - - 3
EXTERNSHIP
EXT 200 Externship 0 0 200 6.5
TOTALS 271 239 200 42.5
Although this program has a Phlebotomy emphasis, it should not be
confused with a formal program designed to prepare a student to work
only as a Phlebotomist. The majority of the program content is medical
assisting oriented and is designed to prepare the student to work as a
medical assistant.
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COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH
ALLIED HEALTH
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACC 111 BIO 126
HEALTH CARE FINANCE THE BODY AS A WHOLE
This course concentrates on the practical Coordination and regulation of the body
aspects of medical bookkeeping. Students systems are discussed in this course.
will study such concepts as daily record Students learn how the nervous system
keeping, fee schedules, super-bills, and the endocrine system work together
journalizing, banking for the medical to control the functions of the body.
office, check writing, banking procedures, Cellular reproduction, body systems, and
financial statements, and payroll. directional terms are addressed.
p Prerequisite: None p Prerequisite: None
ADM 101 BIO 127
CAREER DEVELOPMENT THE BODY’S CIRCULATION
& DEFENSE
This course guides students through
the employment process by learning to In this course, students will examine the
complete applications, prepare cover structure, function, and conduction of
letters, and write effective resumes and the heart and the pathway of circulation.
follow-up letters. Other topics include Students will also explore the physiology
interview skills, networking, continuing of respiration, which includes the structures
education, resigning a position, career and disorders of the respiratory system and
advancement, and a general orientation to treatment options. Included in the course are
the ever-changing dynamics of the health blood composition, typing, and disorders.
care delivery system. The course also examines the lymphatic
system to include the organs and their
p Prerequisite: None
functions and discusses immunity.
p Prerequisite: None
ADM 107
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE
PRACTICES CLS 103
EMERGENCY & PRIMARY CARE
This course will introduce students to the
fundamentals of administrative medical Principles of effective communication
assisting including professional telephone skills used in patient education and health
techniques, patient appointment history documentation are discussed.
scheduling, written communication, The students learn to assist with various
electronic applications, and quality types of routine medical examinations
customer service. Students will explore and to record the patient’s physical
an overview of medical law and ethics of measurements and vital signs.
the health care profession.
p Prerequisite: None
p Prerequisite: None
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CLS 107 CLS 115
PATIENT DIAGNOSTICS PHLEBOTOMY BASICS
Provides the theory of electrocardiography, This course discusses the concepts
including the QRS complex, P&T waves, related to the practice of phlebotomy.
and the electrical impulse system. Basic Students will learn medical terminology,
procedures include 12-lead ECG placement, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots,
and machine operation. Holter monitoring abbreviations, and symbols. Basic diagnostic
and mounting of ECG’s recognition and laboratory tests associated with
of artifacts and cardiac emergencies phlebotomy venipuncture procedures,
will be addressed. Introduction to which includes the discussion of the process
pulmonary function tests and spirometry and steps, equipment, venipuncture sites,
practice is also included. collection tubes, and routine blood test
and cultures will be taught. Students will
p Prerequisite: None
learn the anatomy and physiology of the
circulatory system and become familiar
CLS 111 with the disorders and diagnostic tests of
THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES the circulatory system.
The course covers a basic knowledge p Prerequisite: None
of pharmacology, the study of drugs
and their usage. Students will focus on
CLS 117
dose calculations, drug abbreviations,
PHLEBOTOMY PROCEDURES
drug actions, and usage of the drug
reference manuals. Students will also learn This course discusses the practice
practical applications of various injection of phlebotomy and venipuncture
techniques and medication administration pre-examination variables. Students will
and documentation. also learn the organizations and agencies
that support quality assurance in a health
p Prerequisite: None
care setting. Concepts and skills related
to venipuncture procedures are taught,
CLS 113 including a review of human anatomy
MEDICAL ASEPSIS and physiology. This course will also cover
& MINOR SURGERY special procedures involving non-blood
specimens and tests.
This course focuses on medical and
surgical asepsis used in ambulatory care p Prerequisite: None
settings. OSHA standards required in
the performance of infection control and
CLS 119
personal safety are also discussed. Students
PHLEBOTOMY
will identify surgical instruments and sterile
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
techniques required while assisting in minor
office surgery. An overview of dermatology This course discusses the concepts related
and wound care will be discussed. to the practice of phlebotomy. Students
Microbiological testing including culture will learn medical terminology, including
and sensitivity will be presented. key terms and abbreviations. They will
also learn concepts and skills related to
p Prerequisite: None
special collection procedures which include
pediatric and elderly collection procedures,
as well as arterial and intravenous
collections. Point-of-care testing principle
applications will also be taught.
p Prerequisite: None
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COM 108 DCP 105
MICROCOMPUTER CONCEPTS RADIOLOGY LAB
& KEYBOARDING
Students learn the use of radiation safety
This course provides a microcomputer equipment through exposing, processing,
orientation with an overview of computer and mounting intraoral x-ray films (including
information systems. It introduces computer digital films) during practical exercises.
hardware, software, and information Angle techniques, identifying radiographic
systems. Students will learn Windows as landmarks, and troubleshooting common
well as Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel. errors are also presented.
Finally, this course also helps students build
p Prerequisites: None
basic typing skills as well as develop speed
and accuracy while typing.
DCP 106
p Prerequisite: None
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY LAB
This course teaches students chairside
COM 200
applications and tray identification for
MICROSOFT OFFICE BASICS
amalgam, composite, crown and bridge
Students will gain experience using procedures, dental cements, vacu-form
Microsoft Office Systems including Word, trays, custom acrylic trays and temporary
Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Report crowns.
generation, database storage, and online
p Prerequisites: None
software will be utilized.
p Prerequisite: None
DCP 107
ORAL HEALTH LAB
DAP 115
Emphasis is placed on preventative care,
DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT -
coronal polishing, topical fluoride application,
DENTRIX, PATIENT, & RECORDS
oral hygiene instruction, sealants, periodontal
This course provides an overview of dental dressing, and periodontal charting.
ethics and jurisprudence, record filing and
p Prerequisites: None
management, patient relations, appointment
scheduling techniques, credit and collections
and recall methods. Students will also DCP 108
explore inventory management, financial DENTAL SPECIALTIES LAB
arrangements, accounts payable and
This course teaches suture removal,
receivable, Dentrix software applications and
simple extraction procedure, complicated
management of insurance.
extraction tray set-up, post-op care,
p Prerequisites: None oral surgery instrument identification,
endodontic instrument identification,
orthodontic instrument identification,
DCP 104
rubber dam placement, lab equipment
CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING LAB
use, and impressions and models.
Students are introduced to chairside
p Prerequisites: None
assisting, including instrument transfer and
identification, tray set-ups, anesthesia and
sedation, oral evacuation, moisture control,
and dental charting.
p Prerequisite: None
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DENT 112 DENT 126 ENG 101
INFECTION CONTROL & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY ENGLISH COMPOSITION
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
This course presents an overview of fixed This course provides college students
This course is an overview of infection and removable prosthodontics, restorative with a general grammar review and
control measures, microbiology and materials, cosmetic dentistry, gingival the opportunity to practice effective
management of hazardous materials, vital retraction, tooth whitening, and cements. professional writing skills. Students will
signs and medical emergencies. Students learn to write on persuasive, critical, and
p Prerequisites: None
learn infection control measures, proper research-oriented or professional subjects.
hand washing technique, treatment room Fundamentals of spelling and punctuation
set-up, and patient positioning. Also DENT 127 will be reviewed to allow the student to
presented are medical histories, vital signs, ORAL HEALTH write effectively.
oral examinations, OSHA incident reports,
This course gives an overview of oral p Prerequisite: None
and the MSDS manual.
health and preventative techniques,
p Prerequisite: None nutrition, pediatric dentistry, periodontics
ENG 111
and perio charting, sealants, and coronal
WRITING FOR
polishing.
DENT 113 PROFESSIONALS
DENTAL BASICS & p Prerequisites: None
This course provides students with a general
CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING
punctuation review and the opportunity
This course covers an orientation to the DENT 128 to practice effective professional writing
dental office, embryology, histology, DENTAL SPECIALTIES skills. Students will learn how to write
morphology, head and neck anatomy, correspondence, reports, and proposals
This course explores dental specialty
and pharmacology and is an introduction commonly required in the health care
practices including endodontics,
to chairside dentistry, including dental industry. Elements of grammar, spelling,
orthodontics, orals surgery and pathology,
terminology, instrument identification and creativity, professionalism, and changing
lab materials, and dental dams.
transfer, dental charting, and anesthesia technologies will be addressed throughout
and sedation. p Prerequisites: None each section of this course.
p Prerequisite: None p Prerequisite: None
ECO 101
ECONOMICS
DENT 125 EXT 160
RADIOLOGY The purpose of this class is to introduce EXTERNSHIP
students to the basic tools of economics.
This course covers the history of A 160-hour, full-time externship in an
radiography, safety considerations, Concepts such as supply and demand, the
approved facility under the supervision of
biology and physiology aspects, exposure, understanding of markets and the global
a pharmacist or other qualified pharmacy
processing, mounting and storage of market economy will be discussed. The
professional.
x-rays. Digital x-ray theory is discussed. practices of production, consumption, and
transfer of wealth will be examined at both p Prerequisite: Successful completion of
p Prerequisites: None micro- and macro-economic levels. all classroom courses in the program.
p Prerequisite: None
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EXT 200 INF 101 MAP 118
EXTERNSHIP HEALTH CARE INFORMATICS ELECTRONIC MEDICAL
RECORDS
A 200-hour, full-time externship in an Introduction to Health Care Informatics
approved facility under the supervision offers an overview of the field of health This course will introduce students to
of a qualified professional. care informatics by providing students electronic medical records utilizing the
with the fundamental knowledge of the software program OPTUM. Students
p Prerequisite: Successful completion of
concepts and how technology can be used will complete patient case studies which
all classroom courses in the program.
in the delivery of health care. This course cover administrative and clinical tasks.
will introduce Health Care Informatics The case studies require students to enter
EXT 300 definitions, theory, technologies, workflow various types of data, including patient
EXTERNSHIP and expectations in the informatics field, demographics, medical history, clinical
tools, and professional organizations. findings and insurance billing information.
A 300-hour externship in an approved
dental facility under the direct supervision p Prerequisite: None p Prerequisite: None
of a dentist or dental assistant in a variety
of settings.
LAW 101 MAP 208
p Prerequisite: Successful completion of LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE COMPUTERIZED OFFICE
all classroom courses in the program MANAGEMENT – MEDISOFT
This course addresses legal issues
pertinent to the practice of health This course focuses on the use of patient
HCA 220 information management. Prime accounting software applications which are
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP concentrations are medico-legal issues, commonly used with electronic processes
confidential and non-confidential health performed in the medical office. The student
This course will introduce the student
information, and legal principals governing will perform the necessary steps of entering
to and explore various leadership styles.
access to confidential health information. demographics, insurance information, posting
The goal of this course is to develop and
Identification of major resources for locating charges and payments, as well as reporting
enhance the student’s leadership skills
information on law, rules, regulations, and and filing claims electronically.
through the readings in order to optimize
standards related to health information is
leadership capabilities. Concepts such as p Prerequisite: None
presented.
leadership qualities, characteristics, and
ethics in the workplace will be discussed. p Prerequisite: None
MAT 151
p Prerequisite: None COLLEGE MATH
MAP 114
This course will include analysis and
MEDICAL INSURANCE
HIT 207 interpretation of the behavior and nature
HEALTH LAW CONCEPTS This is a practical application course in of functions, including polynomial, rational,
& COMPLIANCE which various insurance plans such as exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute
group insurance, third-party policies, value, and piecewise-defined functions,
This course is directed toward assisting
Medicare, and Workers Compensation are systems of equations, modeling, and
students as they enter the health information
explored. Students will be involved in the solving real-world problems.
field with help in understanding the legal
completion of various patient information
principles that govern this particular area of
and claim form requirements. They will be
health care. There will be a strong emphasis p Prerequisite: None
familiarized with insurance terminology
placed on compliance issues concerning
and the preparation beforehand of
HIPAA, OSHA, fraud, and abuse violations.
computer generated forms.
p Prerequisite: None
p Prerequisite: None
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MBC 101 MBC 107
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CODING
& DELIVERY SYSTEMS
This course provides students with
This course presents the importance essential tools to transform verbal
of quality in the delivery of health care, descriptions of diseases, injuries, and
describing the various methods of conditions into numerical designations by
evaluating and improving the quality of care utilizing standard, recognized guidelines.
rendered in today’s health care systems. Using this coding system provides a
The core focus is the crucial role of HIS uniform language that will thereby provide
in the quality assessment process. This an effective means for reliable nationwide
course will also introduce students to the communication among physicians and
history of the American health care system, third parties.
government regulations in health care,
p Prerequisite: None
methods of reimbursement, legal issues
and professional ethics.
MBC 114
p Prerequisite: None
HEALTH INSURANCE
MANAGEMENT
MBC 102
This is a course designed to introduce
MEDICAL RECORDS & HEALTH
the fundamentals of a health insurance
CARE REIMBURSEMENT
specialist’s role in the medical profession.
This course will introduce students to Laws and regulations will be explored as
how reimbursement is accomplished well as becoming familiarized with insurance
in the health care industry, who is terminology and the basics of coding for
involved in the reimbursement process, reimbursement to third-party payers.
the methodologies that are used to
p Prerequisite: None
calculate reimbursement, and how health
information technology professionals are
involved in the process. MBC 115
HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS
p Prerequisite: None
This course is a practical application
course in which various insurance plans
MBC 105
such as group insurance, third-party plans,
MEDICAL CODING – CPT/HCPCS
Medicare and Workers Compensation are
This course provides the student with the explored. Students will be involved in the
basic fundamentals of reporting medical coding and completion of the standardized
services and procedures with standard, CMS-1500 claim form.
recognized guidelines. Using this coding
p Prerequisite: None
system provides a uniform language that
will thereby provide an effective means for
reliable nationwide communication among
physicians and third parties.
p Prerequisite: None
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MGT 201 MTA 105
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
This course is designed to increase In this course, students will get an overview
an awareness into the concepts in of the body systems, orientation of the
management which consist of organizing, body, along with anatomical and medical
planning, delegating, and staffing. Students terminology. The chemistry, cells, tissues
will utilize and develop critical thinking and organization of the body will be
skills as they apply these introduced understood in relation to the physiological
concepts to own their own life experiences effects of massage therapy.
as well as future employment.
p Prerequisite: None
p Prerequisite: None
MTA 130
MGT 203 CIRCULATION & BODY DEFENSE
HUMAN RESOURCE
Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of
MANAGEMENT
the circulatory, lymphatic, integumentary
This course is an introduction to the roles and immune systems are studied; these
and responsibilities of health care human systems work together to create the
resource management and the importance body’s defense system.
of the department within the organization.
p Prerequisite: None
Students will learn the tools needed
for effective personnel management.
Students will be introduced to motivational MTA 135
techniques, performance appraisals, BODILY COMMUNICATION
counseling, termination processes, and & CONTROL
aspects of employment law.
Our master center of communication,
p Prerequisite: None the nervous system, works in concert
with the endocrine system, our hormonal
regulator. This course shows the relationship
MGT 207
between the two systems and how their
MANAGING THE MEDICAL OFFICE
interrelatedness controls all physiological
This course is designed to utilize all processes in the body.
aspects of managerial concepts by
p Prerequisite: None
simulating situations that the medical
practice manager may routinely encounter.
Students will take on the role of a Practice
Manager with responsibilities including
employee relations, maintaining office and
medical supplies, and safety issues, while
maintaining a profitable, patient-centered
medical practice.
p Prerequisite: None
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MTA 150 MTM 125 MTM 195
BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION MASSAGE FOR SPECIAL CLIENT CARE
POPULATIONS IN MASSAGE THERAPY
This course will prepare students for the
expectations of professional conduct Students will practice and demonstrate In this course, students will learn how to
in business and marketing strategies. specialized massage techniques for mother tailor their massage to a client’s needs and
Students will understand therapeutic and infant, people with disabilities, older goals. Understanding the documentation
relationships and explore their options adults, and end-of-life care. Emphasis will process for a wellness massage in
as an employee, independent contractor include how to assist clients in need and assessment, treatment, and planning for
or starting a private practice. HIPAA perform massage in a side-lying position. the greatest care of the client.
standards, ethics and law, sanitation,
p Prerequisite: None p Prerequisite: None
hygiene, and OSHA safety guidelines are
covered. We address the professional
ethics, communication skills, and legal MTM 155 MTM 200
structure that students will use in the SWEDISH MASSAGE CLINICAL PRACTICUM
professional massage world. They will
Students will learn how to create a A supervised clinic consists of 30 hours
compose their resume, cover letter, and
comfortable environment and practice and is taken to prepare for the professional
learn how to interview successfully.
designing a full body Swedish massage. environment. The clinical internship is
p Prerequisite: None Emphasis will be given to cautions, designed to provide a forum for students
contraindications, and foundation skills to learn how all the classroom material fits
for massage, including confident draping, together. The clinical practice hours are
MTA 160
body mechanics, self-care, and confidence unpaid to polish your practical skills.
METABOLIC PROCESSES,
in opening and closing a massage
ELIMINATION & REPRODUCTION p Prerequisite: None
treatment session.
This course covers the anatomy, physiology,
p Prerequisite: None
and pathology of complex nutritional and MTM 210
reproductive systems. The foods eaten are SPA TECHNIQUES
digested and assimilated as the building MTM 185
In this course, students will learn
blocks of cells, while the body eliminates EASTERN & ENERGETIC
corporate chair massage, how to use it as
the waste. Reproductive systems contain APPROACHES
a marketing tool, and explore their options
the building blocks for a new life. Students
Holistic medicine and natural wellness as an employee, independent contractor,
will gain an understanding of how this
will be taught, including personal efforts or starting a private practice. Students will
occurs in people’s bodies.
to achieve balance of physical, mental, compose their resume and cover letter and
p Prerequisite: None emotional, social, and spiritual aspects learn how to interview successfully. Hot
of health. The student will learn how to stone massage, reflexology, and essential
use adjunctive modalities from eastern oils will be practiced to prepare students
and energetic origins. for the spa environment.
p Prerequisite: None p Prerequisite: None
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MTM 215 MTM 250 MTM 280
SPORTS & INJURY MASSAGE PAIN SOLUTIONS IN MUSCULAR SYSTEM:
MASSAGE THERAPY UPPER BODY
In Sports Massage and Hydrotherapy
students will learn how the muscles work This course gives students an understanding Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of
together to achieve complex movement of the assessment, treatment planning, the shoulder girdle and upper extremities
(kinesiology) and how to use hydrotherapy and documentation required for clients will be taught. Students will learn specific
treatments as they relate to massage with chronic pain conditions and ongoing skeletal origins and insertions, as well as the
therapy. Emphasis is on the neuromuscular pathologies. Musculoskeletal injuries and action of upper body muscles. Additionally,
physiology of stretching, normal range of understanding pain will be emphasized. students will gain understanding of
motion, common injuries of athletes, and common postural compensation, injuries,
p Prerequisite: None
how to treat injuries of an acute, sub-acute, and trigger point patterns.
or chronic nature in a pre-event, post-event
p Prerequisite: None
or restorative environment. MTM 260
MUSCULAR SYSTEM:
p Prerequisite: None
LOWER BODY MTM 290
UPPER BODY PALPATIONS
Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the
MTM 230
pelvic girdle and lower extremities will be The students will practice specific muscular
MUSCULAR SYSTEM:
taught. Students will learn specific skeletal palpation on all muscles, injuries, and trigger
SPINE & THORAX
origins, and insertions, as well as the action points covered in lecture by using myofascial,
Anatomy, physiology and pathology of lower body muscles. Additionally, deep tissue, and neuromuscular approaches.
of the head, spine, and thorax will be students will gain an understanding of Emphasis will be on clinical reasoning skills
taught. Students will learn specific common postural compensation, injuries, for upper body muscular conditions and
skeletal origins and insertions, as well as and trigger point patterns. postural imbalance.
the action of facial, cranial, spinal, and rib
p Prerequisite: None p Prerequisite: None
cage muscles. Additionally, students will
gain understanding of scoliotic postural
compensation, injuries, and trigger point MTM 270 MTM 300
patterns that sometimes cause headaches LOWER BODY PALPATIONS ADVANCED CLINICAL
and back pain. PRACTICUM
The students will practice specific muscular
p Prerequisite: None palpation on all muscles, injuries, and A supervised clinic consists of 100 hours
trigger points covered in lecture by using and is taken to prepare for the professional
myofascial, deep tissue, and neuromuscular environment. The clinical internship is
MTM 240
approaches. Emphasis will be clinical designed to provide a forum for students
SPINE & THORAX PALPATIONS
reasoning skills for lower body muscular to learn how all the classroom material fits
The students will practice specific muscular conditions and postural imbalance. together. The clinical practice hours are
palpation on all muscles, injuries, and unpaid to polish your practical skills.
p Prerequisite: None
trigger points covered in lecture by using
p Prerequisite: None
myofascial, deep tissue, and neuromuscular
approaches. Emphasis will be on clinical
reasoning skills for spinal muscular
conditions and postural imbalance.
p Prerequisite: None
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