ACADEMIC YEAR
2015‐2016 EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HEALTH CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION, MATH & SCIENCE DIVISION Health Career Programs Mission, Vision, Philosophy, Goals, and Student Learning Outcomes The El Paso County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. TABLE OF CONTENT
PAGE # Health Division Rio Grande Campus .............................................................................................. 1
Dental Assisting…………………………………..………………………………..…….. ............. 3
Dental Hygiene ................................................................................................................................ 5
Diagnostic Medical Sonography ...................................................................................................... 7
Emergency Medical Services ........................................................................................................ 10
Health Information Management........................................................................................... ....... 12
Medical Assisting Technology....................................................................................................... 13
Medical Imaging Technology-Radiography .................................................................................. 15
Medical Laboratory Technology.................................................................................................... 17
Pharmacy Technology ................................................................................................................... 20
Physical Therapist Assistant .......................................................................................................... 23
Respiratory Care Technology ........................................................................................................ 25
SurgicalTechnology ...................................................................................................................... 27
MATH, SCIENCES, AND RELATED DEPARTMENTS
Sciences Disciplines (Biology/Chemistry/Kinesiology/Geology/Physics) .................................... 29
Health Grants ................................................................................................................................. 30
Health Professions and Related Sciences....................................................................................... 32
Library ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Math Department ........................................................................................................................... 35
Mission, Vision, Philosophy, Goals, and Student Learning Outcomes for Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science Division
HEALTH DIVISION, RIO GRANDE CAMPUS
DR. PAULA MITCHELL, DEAN
MISSION
It is the mission of the Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Sciences Division to provide
educational opportunities that prepare individuals to improve their personal quality of life and to contribute
to their economically and culturally diverse community.
VISION
The Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science Division is the primary source of
technologically advanced health professional education for a growing and culturally diverse border
population, a local resource for community health care services, and a contributor to medical/science
research as appropriate for a community college.
PHILOSOPHY
The Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science Division meets the community’s need by
providing opportunities for individuals to become qualified members of a health care profession or to pursue
a career related to math or science. The Division provides quality education utilizing state of the art
instructional methodologies, equipment, and lifelong learning. The Division of Health Career & Technical
Education, Math & Science offers a variety of state and nationally accredited programs. Library services at
the Rio Grande campus are an integral part of the services provided to the community and our students.
GOALS
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Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking careers related to health care,
math, or science.
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Provide the community with qualified members of a health care profession.
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Provide educational and professional health care services to the community.
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Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation of
quality education in the Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science Programs.
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Develop and coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into Health Career &
Technical Education, Math & Science courses/programs.
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Improve student retention, program completion and student skill development in the Health Career
& Technical Education, Math & Science courses/programs.
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Provide an on-going systematic faculty and staff development plan which promotes the goals of the
Division of Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science.
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Assist in the planning, and implementation of projects related to border health and STEM.
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Promote articulation and dual credit opportunities with area secondary and post-secondary
institutions.
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Provide competency-based education in Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science
courses/programs.
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Support lifelong learning and career progression.
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Encourage activities, which promote effective utilization of personnel, space, supplies, and
equipment in expanding and maintaining quality courses/programs.
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Recruit and retain qualified faculty in math, science and health career and technical education
courses/programs.
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Support research efforts affecting border health issues.
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Provide a solid foundation in math and science courses which enables students to transfer to
associate degree in math or science related area of concentration eligible for mid-level technical
positions in business and industry.
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Provide instructional support through excellent library services and resources.
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Provide quality healthcare to the public in selected areas through the Rio Grande Border Health
Clinic.
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DENTAL ASSISTING
MARIA DE LOURDES GARDUNO, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of the Dental Assisting Program is to improve dental health care by providing the
community with qualified, nationally certified and state registered, entry-level dental assisting
professionals. In the fulfillment of this mission, the Dental Assisting Program continually assesses the
requirements of the community and initiates curricula updates and continuing education opportunities in
order to meet the changing needs of the dental professional.
VISION
The El Paso Community College Dental Assisting Program is committed to advancing the dental
profession by being the model source of dental assisting education in the region.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Dental Assisting Program is consistent with that of the Health Career & Technical
Education, Math & Science Division and the El Paso Community College. The program meets
accreditation standards and community needs by providing opportunities for individuals to become
qualified and credentialed dental assisting professionals.
In adherence to this philosophy, the Dental Assisting Program improves the quality of dental health care
within the community and contributes to its general economic state.
GOALS

To provide a standard of excellence in didactic and clinical education of students seeking a
career in dental assisting.
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To provide quality dental health education and services to the community.
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To provide effective and innovative instructional methodologies in the implementation of quality
educational programs in dental assisting.
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To develop and coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into the Dental
Assisting program.
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To foster a learning environment that will enhance skill development, student retention, and
program completion.
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To maintain a laboratory/clinical setting that meets regulatory standards, accreditation standards,
and current dental community standards.
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STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Dental Assisting Program the student will be able to:
 Demonstrate entry-level competency, in chair side dental assisting skills, while adhering to the
principles of sterilization, infection control, and physical safety in accordance with industry
standards and government regulations.
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Handle and manipulate dental materials and perform dental laboratory procedures in a manner
that ensures personal, patient, and environmental safety.
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Produce dental radiographs of diagnostic quality.
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Deliver oral hygiene instructions, and demonstrate proper personal oral care and preventive
techniques.
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Communicate effectively and in a manner consistent with the professional ethics and code of
conduct of the dental assisting profession.
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Follow HIPAA protocols when processing and communicating patient information.
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Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of dental assisting in order to achieve passing examination
scores on the national certification exam and the state registration exam.
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DENTAL HYGIENE
ELIA M. MENDEZ, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of the Dental Hygiene Program is to prepare entry-level dental hygienist who will provide
safe dental hygiene services. To keep current with constant changes in the health care delivery system,
graduates must possess the skills and values necessary for lifelong learning and professional growth.
VISION
The El Paso Community College Dental Hygiene Program will be a premier dental hygiene program
recognized for advancing the dental hygiene profession and meeting the community’s needs by
providing highly trained licensed dental hygienists.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Dental Hygiene Program is consistent with that of the Health Career & Technical
Education, Math & Science Division and the El Paso Community College. The Program meets
community needs by providing opportunities for individuals to become qualified Dental Hygienists.
Contingent on this, the Dental Hygiene Program improves dental health care of the community and its
overall economic state by providing employable, qualified dental hygienists.
GOALS
In fulfilling its mission, the dental hygiene education program achieves its goals by assuring that:
Goal 1: Graduates will be competent dental hygienists who possess the skills necessary for entry
level dental hygiene practice.
a. Graduates pass the dental hygiene national board and regional examinations.
b. Graduates implement an appropriate treatment plan based on the dental hygiene diagnosis as
established with the dentist
c. Graduates understand the role of the dental hygienist and work in a manner consistent with
their state practice act and ADHA’s Code of Ethics.
Goal #2: Graduates will engage in lifelong learning activities.
a. Graduates be able to self-assess their strengths and weaknesses.
b. Graduates participate in continuing education programs to update their knowledge and skills.
c. The program provides appropriate continuing education opportunities for graduates.
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Goal #3: Graduates and the program will meet the human resources needs of the community.
a. Graduates be gainfully employed in dental hygiene settings. I changed it.
b. The program adjusts class size based on changes in the market.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. The student will learn the basic concepts necessary to be a competent dental hygienist.
2. The students will perform disease prevention and promote oral health in private practice, public
health and alternative practice settings in a culturally competent manner, inclusive of taking into
consideration the patient’s and/or target population’s behavioral status.
3. The students will participate in professional growth and development activities and experiences.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
NORA BALDERAS, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (DMSO) is to improve health care by
providing the community with qualified entry level critical thinking professional Sonographers. The
program will continue to assess the community’s health care needs, initiate program curriculum updates,
provide training experiences, and educate the community on the inner workings of the vast field of
Medical Sonography.
VISION
The EPCC DMSO program is committed to perfecting the education and clinical skills required for
graduates to become proficient and registered imagers in the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
We are dedicated to community service and instill high standards of patient care, quality imaging and
professionalism to meet the challenges of their future careers.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography is consistent with that of the Health Career &
Technical Education Math & Science and El Paso Community College. The program meets
accreditation standards and community needs by providing opportunities for individuals to become
qualified Sonographers.
GOALS
 To prepare competent entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the cognitive
(knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.”
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Provide standard of excellence in didactic and clinical education of students seeking a career in
Diagnostic Ultrasound.
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Provide educational and community services to the community in the field of Diagnostic
Ultrasound and health.
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Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation
of quality educational programs in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
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Develop and coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into the Diagnostic
Medical Sonography Program.
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Provide effective student retention activities, program completion and skill development in the
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
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Continue competency-based education development in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Program.
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Provide guidance and effective administrative, management and support services for the
Diagnostic Ultrasound discipline, students, and faculty.
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Maintain a laboratory clinical setting that meets federal, state, community and accreditation
safety and infection control standards.
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Maintain equipment to meet federal, state, community and accreditation standards.
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Encourage faculty and staff participation in local, regional, state and national professional
associations and activities.
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Provide the student with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to pass the American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(Sonography exams).
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Deliver a quality level of instruction enabling the program to maintain full accreditation status.
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Retain a minimum of 80% of the Program students for course completion, program completion
and graduation.
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Coordinate with other college departments for the recruitment of students into the Diagnostic
Medical Sonography Program.
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Maintain a 75% employment rate of graduates within six months.
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Maintain at least a 75% satisfactory response level of employers returning surveys as indicative
of program quality.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will:
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Produce quality images to evaluate normal anatomy, obtain measurements and identify
pathology to create technical impression that correlates to the patient history with the appropriate
exam.
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Utilize oral and written communication skills to clarify doctor’s orders, instruct patients
regarding proper preparation of exams and explain procedures, utilize medical terminology,
maintain inter-department communication and summarize technical data to the doctor.
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Perform, document, evaluate and critique abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, superficial,
neurosonologic and invasive ultrasound exams.
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Employ proper technique in the function of the ultrasound equipment, select appropriate
transducer for selective exams, perform safe handling of transducers, demonstrate accurate
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transportation of portable equipment and assure appropriate maintenance and cleanliness of
equipment.
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Ensure patient safety by: Identifying patient’s allergies, verifying safety of equipment,
maintaining a clean environment and demonstrating universal precautions.
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Customize work environment to maintain good posture for scanning, maintain proper lighting
and wear personal protective equipment (PPE); (ERGONOMICS).
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Obtain and maintain registrations.
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Implement quality assurance to improve patient satisfaction and quality of exams and prioritize
workload to improve time management.
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Conform to ethical and professional standards.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)
TONY AYUB, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
Based on this philosophy, the Discipline improves the overall health care within the community by
providing vital links in the chain of the Health Care Team, the EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and
EMT-Paramedic. Through its instructional methodologies and continuing education, the Discipline
provides the opportunity for individuals to acquire and maintain certification at both the state and
national levels of registry. It is the mission of the Discipline is to continue to provide the community
with qualified EMT's.
PHILOSOPHY
The Emergency Medical Services’ philosophy is consistent with that of the Health Career and Technical
Education, Math & Science Division. The Discipline meets the community's needs by providing
opportunities for individuals to become qualified professional Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's).
GOALS
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Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking a career in Pre-hospital and
hospital emergency medicine.
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Provide effective, innovative, and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation
of a quality educational program in the EMT and Paramedicine, to include the entry level
domains, tasks, and sub-tasks for Certified EMT, Advanced EMT and Paramedics, in addition to
Licensed Paramedics.
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Provide the students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully complete
the National Registry of EMTs registry exam at the appropriate level.
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Deliver a quality level of instruction enabling the Emergency Medical Services Paramedic
Degree program to maintain full accreditation status.
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Maintain a minimum pass rate of 75% on the National Registry of EMT’s exam.
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To provide quality education that is necessary for a student to become qualified to practice in the
field of Emergency Medicine.
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To employ updated equipment and software that correspond to standard of excellence in didactic
and laboratory courses.
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To provide effective, innovative, simulations, and alternative instructional methodologies in
order to maintain a quality and contemporary education program.
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To provide needed continuing education offering to all professional health care providers in the
form of ACLS, PALS, NRP and BLS certification.
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To abide with ethical and professional standards expected by all EMT, Advanced EMT and
Paramedics.
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HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
JEAN GARRISON, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
Based upon this philosophy, the Health Information Management Program improves health care by
providing the community with qualified health information practitioners.
The Health Information Management Program will continuously assess the need for, and will initiate
and improve updated program curricula and clinical practice experiences to help meet the changing
requirements of the individual and the health information management community.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Health Information Management Program is consistent with that of the Health
Career & Technical Education, Math & Science Division and EI Paso Community College. The program
meets accreditation standards and community needs by providing opportunities for individuals to
become qualified health information practitioners.
GOALS

Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking a career in Health
Information Management.

Provide effective, innovative, and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation
of a quality educational program in the Health Information Management Program, to include the
entry level domains, tasks, and sub-tasks for Registered Health Information Technicians
(RHIT’s).
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Provide the students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful on
Registered Health Information Technician Exam offered by the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA).
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Deliver a quality level of instruction enabling the program to maintain full accreditation status.
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Provide opportunities to enhance student retention.
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Retain a minimum of 75% of the program students for course completion, program completion
and graduation.
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Maintain a minimum pass rate of 75% on the Registered Health Information Technician exam.
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Maintain an 80% employment rate of graduates within six months.
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Maintain at least an 80% satisfactory response level of employers returning surveys as indicative
of program quality.
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MEDICAL ASSISTING TECHNOLOGY
ANDREA CERON, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
Based upon this Philosophy, the Medical Assisting Program improves health care for the community by
providing Medical Assistants who become credentialed upon passing the National Certified Medical
Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Medical Assisting Program is consistent with that of the Health Career &
Technical Education, Math & Science Division and The El Paso Community College. The Program
meets accreditation standards and community needs by providing opportunities for individuals to
become Credentialed Medical Assistant.
The Medical Assisting Program will continuously assess the need for and will initiate and provide
updated program curriculum, experiences and community education to help meet the changing
requirements of the individual and the medical community.
GOALS

Provide a standard of excellence in didactic and clinical education of students seeking a career in
medical assisting.

Provide educational and community services to the community in the field of medical assisting.
Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation
of a quality educational program in medical assisting.
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Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation
of a quality educational program in medical assisting.
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Develop and coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into the medical
assisting program.
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Continue with student retention, program completion and skill development in the Medical
Assisting Program, resulting in 90-100% pass rate on the credentialing exam.
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Continue competency-based education development in the Medical Assisting Program.
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Provide guidance and effective administrative, management and support services for the Medical
Assisting Discipline, students, faculty, and others.
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Maintain a laboratory/clinical setting that meets federal, state, community and accreditation
safety and infection control standard.
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Maintain equipment to meet federal, state, community and accreditation standards as much as
possible.
Provide an atmosphere of learning for students who wish to become Credentialed Medical
Assistants.
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MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY-RADIOGRAPHY
CHRISTL THOMPSON, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of the Medical Imaging Technology- Radiography Program is to improve health care by
providing the community qualified radiographers, continuously assessing the community need for
Radiologic Technology, updating program curricula, and providing experiences to help meet the
changing requirements of the individual and the radiographer community.
VISION STATEMENT
The Medical Imaging Technology- Radiography Program at El Paso Community College is committed
to advancing the profession of radiologic technology and meeting the community’s need by providing
educated, certified and registered radiologic technologists.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Medical Imaging Technology- Radiography Program is consistent with that of the
Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science Division and El Paso Community College. The
program meets accreditation standards and community needs by providing opportunities for individuals
to become qualified radiographers.
GOALS
• Prepare students to be employed in radiology-related jobs.
•
Prepare students to pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
certification examination.
•
Prepare competent workers to meet the needs of employers.
•
Ensure the Medical Imaging Technology- Radiography Program meets quality standards.
•
Maintain equipment and laboratory that meets federal, state, community and accreditation
standards.
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Provide opportunities to enhance student retention.
•
Promote positive interpersonal dynamics, and effective communication, critical-thinking, and
problem-solving skills.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
• A student will demonstrate effective communication skills as a member of the radiologic health
care team.
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A radiologic technology student will comply with the legal and ethical responsibilities regarding
patient care and professional development.
•
A radiologic technology student will comply with the legal and ethical responsibilities regarding
patient care and professional development.
•
A student will use radiation protection and health precautions for patient, self, and others in the
clinical setting.
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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
VERONICA DOMINGUEZ, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program is to provide the community with qualified
entry-level clinical laboratorians by providing educational opportunities and clinical laboratory
experiences that will lead to national certification; accurate and precise laboratory testing; and ethical
work practices.
To achieve its mission, the Medical Laboratory Technology Program will:
Provide the educational and clinical opportunity for individuals dedicated to the health care
community to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to become professional laboratorians.
Provide professional and nationally certified professional laboratorians to encourage, train, and
mentor individuals who genuinely care and want to serve their community in their own special way.
Ensure our medical laboratory technicians can perform precise and accurate analytical testing
procedures by equipping student laboratory facility with appropriate clinical analyzers, medical lab
testing reagents and advanced computer software upon which they can practice and gain confidence
in operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining technological instrumentation.
Continue to solicit, establish and/or maintain excellent professional relationships with clinical
training facilities so student can have the opportunity to train alongside laboratory professionals in a
clinical setting and in real-time.
Encourage MLT program graduates to sit for the National Certification Examination to become
nationally certified professional laboratorians.
To increase enrollment, retention, and completion rates by providing a technologically enhanced
teaching and learning lab facility, and a dedicated professionally certified faculty which will inspire
lifelong career-oriented learning so individuals will serve their diverse health care community with
honestly, integrity, and professionalism.
PHILOSOPHY
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program meets the community’s health care needs by providing
the opportunity for qualified individuals to become skilled professional laboratorians. The MLT
program does so, by providing a quality educational program that reflects continuing assessment,
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evaluation, and when appropriate, program revision while maintaining a program that is nationally
accredited.
GOALS
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To provide a quality educational program that will help ease the lab work force shortage by
providing entry level laboratory professionals with the clinical knowledge, skills and abilities to
serve the medical community with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

To recruit individuals dedicated to serving the health care community and introduce them to an
educational program of the highest quality and then provide them with the educational support
necessary to promote their success as clinical laboratorians resulting in increased enrollment,
retention, and program completion.
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To provide a comprehensive educational program by acquiring the necessary clinical analyzers
and advanced computer software programs resulting in the success of a student both
academically and professionally.
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To focus on the strategic value of these future lab professionals by focusing on the challenge of
adequately training them to serve the medical community with not only clinical skills and
abilities but also with technological knowhow.
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To continue to work toward maintaining national accreditation for the Medical Laboratory
Technology Program from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS).
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To encourage and motivate 100% of the MLT students graduating each year, to take the national
certification examination to become credentialed laboratory professionals.
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To become familiar with area and state job recruiters having laboratory job opportunities thus
helping our graduates further demonstrate the type of quality educational program from where
they received their clinical training.
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Continuously encourage program graduates’ lifelong learning and career progression.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Demonstrate good communication skills with laboratory staff, healthcare personnel, and patients.
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Demonstrate HIPAA protocols when communicating via telephone, facsimile, e-mail, and/or
interpersonally.
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Demonstrate compliance with government, state, and organizational safety regulations involving
biological, chemical, fire, electrical, physical, and radiation hazards.
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Demonstrate Standard Precautions at all times.
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Perform quality phlebotomy techniques, both venipuncture and dermal puncture, on infants,
children, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients incorporating the appropriate blood collection
system, evacuated tube/microtainers, order of draw and skin preparation requirements.
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Avoid pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical errors when collecting, transporting,
processing, using rejection/acceptance criteria, and aliquoting patient samples.
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Participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Proficiency Testing protocols
incorporating precision, accuracy, Levey Jennings Charts, and Westgard Rules to determine
acceptability of test results.
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Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform, interpret, and report patient results in
the Clinical Chemistry and Special Chemistry Departments of a Medical/Clinical Laboratory.

Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform, interpret, and report patient results in
the Hematology Department of a Medical/Clinical Laboratory.

Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform, interpret, and report patient results in
the Coagulation and Hemostasis Department of a Medical/Clinical Laboratory.

Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform, interpret, and report patient results in
the Urinalysis Department of a Medical/Clinical Laboratory.
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Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform, interpret, and report results and/or issue
Donor blood components in the Immunohematology (Blood Bank) Department of a
Medical/Clinical Laboratory.
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Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform, interpret, and report patient results in
the Microbiology (Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology) Department(s) of a Medical/Clinical
Laboratory.
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Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform, interpret, and report patient results in
the Immunology/Serology Department of a Medical/Clinical Laboratory.
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PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY
DR. NADER RASSAEI, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
It is the mission of the Pharmacy Technology Program to provide quality education and fulfilling career
opportunities in pharmacy Technology; by offering academic courses, laboratory experiences and
professional Clinical skills that will lead to national certification, employability and ethical work
practice.
VISION STATEMENT
Pharmacy Technology Program is committed to provide the community with qualified, educated,
trained, certified, registered and employable Pharmacy Technicians.
We are aware that world of pharmacy is ever changing and the need for qualified Pharmacy Technicians
is essential, therefore, this discipline will continually evaluate its effectiveness to the individual student
and the community as a whole.
Pharmacy Technology program is also dedicated to enhance educational, personal, and economic growth
of graduates by providing quality education and training to assist them in gaining an understanding of
the world and in defining their personal goals in that world.
PHILOSOPHY
The Pharmacy Technology Program meets community’s needs by providing opportunities for
individuals to obtain a degree in Pharmacy Technology and become nationally certified. Based on this
philosophy, the Pharmacy Technology Discipline improves health care through effective instructional
methodologies, equipment, and continuing education. We offer an ASHP PTAC accredited program.
The Pharmacy Technology Program is dedicated to provide students with didactic course as well as
clinical opportunities for success. The program will prepare students through activities and trainings that
will enrich their lives and contribute to the student's sense of well-being.
The Pharmacy Technology Program recognizes that students are individuals and come from a variety of
backgrounds. We accept the challenges to individualize the education offered so all students are able to
benefit from the experience.
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GOALS

To provide quality education that is necessary for a student to become qualified to practice in the
field of pharmacy as Certified Pharmacy Technicians.

To employ updated equipment and software that correspond to standard of excellence in didactic
and laboratory courses.
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To provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies to implement
quality education.
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To meet and exceed accreditation standards set by PTAC.

To enhance student enrollment and retention rate of Pharmacy Technology Program.

To increase the pool of affiliate sites in effort to provide a variety of clinical options to the
students.
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To meet and exceed evaluative criteria set by program review committee.

To provide needed continuing education offering to those pharmacy technicians that are
nationally certified and are required to maintain 20 CE hours every two years.

To participate in community projects and pharmacy organizations.

To abide with ethical and professional standards.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon satisfactory completion of this program:

A student will demonstrate effective oral, written, and nonverbal communication techniques to
provide efficient customer service as a member of the pharmacy team.

A student will demonstrate data entering skills that include precise pharmaceutical calculations
to identify correct dosages, translating and processing prescriptions and medication orders,
maintaining inventory control, adjudicating different third party insurance claims, and collecting
payments and/or initiating billing.

A student will demonstrate proper sterile and non-sterile techniques to prepare medications in
accordance with health care standards.

A student will embody professional pharmacy technician ethics and governmental regulations
and responsibilities.

A student will identify the classes, uses, and side effects of prescription and non-prescription
medications in order to monitor medication therapy and prevent medication errors.

Students will be able to implement strategies to prevent medication errors.
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Students will be able to utilize Pharmacy-Related information systems and computer applications
efficiently.
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
DR. DEBRA TOMACELLY-BROCK, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of the Physical Therapist Assistant program is to; provide educational opportunities and
experiences which will prepare graduates to be successful on the National Physical Therapy Exam
(NPTE) for the Physical Therapist Assistant; to actively participate in leadership roles at a variety of
levels within the profession of physical therapy; and to pursue lifelong education which will contribute
to the betterment of themselves and our
VISION
The vision of the El Paso Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program is to provide
exemplary educational experiences using creative delivery platforms to graduate a Physical Therapist
Assistant who can meet the employment needs of a dynamic health care system in our multicultural
society.
PHILOSOPHY
The PTA program of El Paso Community College is dedicated to providing the highest quality
instruction and mentorship to its students so that its graduates meet the needs of the community through
licensure, workforce skills and service to the profession of Physical Therapy.
GOALS
1. Program faculty are qualified in their roles , effective in carrying out their responsibilities and have a
professional development plan to maintain contemporary expertise in their teaching areas. (CAPTE
Standard 4)
2. The program will provide a competency based didactic and clinical training program which will
prepare qualified graduates for employment. (CAPTE 1C)
3. The program will have the resources which will adequately provide for the instruction, technical and
needs of the program. (Standard 8)
4. The program will graduate students who meet the needs of the geographic region of West Texas and
Southern New Mexico. (CAPTE Standard 5)
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5. The program will contribute to the quality of student and faculty life on campus through committee
participation and service to the community. (CAPTE Standard 8)
6. The Program will annually assess the graduation rate and first time pass rate on the licensing exam to
evaluate the effectiveness of the programs curriculum, to improve student retention and program
completion (CAPTE Standard 2, 5, 6).
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. The Student will demonstrate entry level competency in data collection, effective patient
education, documentation and application of physical therapy intervention. (CAPTE Standard 1)
2. Students will demonstrate the behaviors, values and attitudes of the profession of physical
therapy in accordance with the Texas State Physical Therapy Practice Act and the American
Physical Therapy Association Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
3. Students will be able to discuss and defend the principles, practices, indications and
contraindications of physical therapy interventions through the use of evidence based research.
4. Students will participate in community service and leadership in preparation for employment.
5. The student will demonstrate entry level graduate performance in clinical skills preparation for
licensure and employment.
6. Graduates will contribute to the betterment of themselves and health care community through
demonstration of lifelong learning, community and professional service.
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RESPIRATORY CARE TECHNOLOGY
FREDERICK TORRES, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of the Respiratory Care Technology Program is to provide the community with ethical,
professional and competent respiratory care practitioners.
VISION
We will continue to work collectively to make the Respiratory Care Technology Program an exemplary
program for El Paso Community College
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Respiratory Care Technology Program is consistent with that of El Paso
Community College. The program meets accreditation standards and community needs by providing
opportunities for individuals to become qualified, credentialed respiratory therapists.
GOALS

Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking a career in Respiratory
Care Technology.

Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation
of a quality educational program.

Coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into the Respiratory Care
Technology Program.

Continue with student retention, program completion and student skill development.

Utilize competency-based education development.

Promote effective administrative, management, and support services for the Respiratory Care
Technology Program, students, and faculty.

Seek to provide a laboratory setting that meets federal, state, community, and accreditation safety
standards.

Request adequate budget funding to purchase equipment to meet federal, state, community, and
accreditation requirements for competent graduates.

Maintain curriculum updated to meet Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Southern
Associations of Colleges and Schools, National Board for Respiratory Care, Commission for
Accreditation of Respiratory Care, and American Association for Respiratory Care Clinical
Practice Guidelines.
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Establish competency guidelines for clinical faculty in the use of new equipment, medications
and procedures, especially in a hospital’s critical car areas.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Student will perform cardiopulmonary patient assessments and evaluations using
cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, signs and symptoms.

Student will collect and evaluate diagnostic clinical information and the medical history to
develop the respiratory patient care plan.

Student will demonstrate emergency care and the correct use of life support equipment.

Student will demonstrate professional American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
standards and ethical behavior.

Student will be able to demonstrate their minimum level of competency by successfully
challenging the national certification exam.
NOTE: This national exam is an evaluation of the student’s knowledge and application
of the competencies taught in the various program specific courses. Each item is
categorized and analyzed by the testing agency indicating strengths and weaknesses. This
analysis is provided to the student as well as the Program Coordinator. The feedback is
used to make revisions in the course content, as necessary, based on evaluation results of
the student cohort. Results are also used to provide individual tutoring for reinforcement
of weak areas.

Student will pass the program’s Clinical Final Exam, a practical and comprehensive measure of
clinical skills, necessary to compete in the workforce.
NOTE: This is the capstone exam for passing the final clinical course for completion of
the program. This Clinical Final Exam specifically lists the critical steps for performance
of various critical care procedures and involves direct observation by the clinical
instructor.
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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
CYNTHIA RIVERA, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of the Surgical Technology program is to improve healthcare in the community by
providing certified surgical technologists, continually assessing the community need for surgical
technologists, update the program curricula and providing experiences to help meet the changing
requests of the perioperative environment.
VISION
The Surgical Technology Program shall be the provider of innovative and educational opportunities to
advance the profession of surgical technology in our multicultural community.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Surgical Technology Program is consistent with that of the Health Career &
Technical Education, Math & Science Division of the El Paso Community College. The program meets
accreditation standards and community needs by providing opportunities for individuals to become
certified surgical technologists.
GOALS

Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking a career in Surgical
Technology.

Provide educational and professional services to the community.

Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation
of a quality educational program in Surgical Technology.

Develop and coordinate an effective system for recruitment of students into the program.

Continue student retention, program completion and skill development in the program.

Provide guidance, administrative management and support services for the Surgical Technology
Program, faculty and students.

Assist in the development of career progression activities within the community.
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STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Apply principles of sterile and aseptic techniques in a knowledgeable manner to provide
optimum patient care and prevent spread of healthcare associated infections

Apply concepts of the basic sciences through acquired entry-level surgical technology skills
performed in basic surgical procedures.

Provide quality patient care and respect for the patient as an individual with unique physical and
psychological needs.

Prepare and use surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies within the perioperative
environment that assures patient, personal, and environmental safety.

Exhibit professional behavior that reflects the legal and ethical responsibilities of the surgical
technologist toward all aspects of patient care and practice parameters.

Demonstrate communication skills necessary to function efficiently as a team member in all
aspects of surgical care.

Organize work practices by use of economy of time, motion, and materials.

Exhibit professionalism by passage of the National Certified Surgical Technologist examination.
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SCIENCES DISCIPLINES (BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, KINESIOLOGY, GEOLOGY, PHYSICS)
DR. ALEJANDRO VAZQUEZ, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of Biology is to academically prepare students with a strong foundation to successfully
transfer directly into a bachelor’s degree program in Biological Sciences or Professional Health
Disciplines by providing quality instruction of curriculum requirements, and developing critical thinking
and quantitative skills in a nurturing and interactive environment.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the basic biological concepts and theories and be able to
make connections among them.
Assessment: Develop classroom assessment techniques such as Concept Maps, Categorizing
grid, Minute Paper. Develop rubrics to assess the percentage of students performing at each level
in our courses. Keep records for the courses we teach.

Relate specific biological concepts to the various areas of the biological and related sciences and
their applications to everyday life events.
Assessment: Students will be expected to look for applications/current events related to the
topics discussed in class in the news, Internet or daily life events and present to the class or do as
short homework assignments. We will keep records of the assignments for the courses we teach.

Apply the scientific process including designing and conducting experiments, testing hypothesis,
analyzing and presenting data, and drawing conclusions.
Assessment: students will be expected to participate in investigative laboratory exercises where
they ask a question, develop a hypothesis, design and conduct an experiment, collect and analyze
the data, and present it to the class. These exercises will expose them to the investigative and
interdisciplinary nature of science and will enhance their communication and quantitative skills.
We will keep records of projects for the courses we teach.

Become independent, life-long learners by being able to critically analyze various types of
literature including scientific articles and distinguish between facts and opinion.
Assessment: students will be expected to conduct literature searches in biological topics and
required to read scientific and popular literature, analyze the content, present their conclusions to
the class and participate in open discussions. Keep records.
Possible Indirect Assessment: Track retention and transfer rates of students taking our courses.
(The Office of Institutional Research will have to do this if needed).
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HEALTH GRANTS
SOURAYA HAJJAR, MANAGER-FACULTY
MISSION
The mission of the Office of Health Grants and Research is to provide the following services:

Health proposal development assistance and training.

Revision and provision of Institutional endorsement and compliance of all external health
funding applications.

Revision and negotiation of all health awards on behalf of the College then accept them on
behalf of the Division.

Compliance, oversight, and monitoring of all health awards.

Compliance with IRB policies and rules when dealing with human subjects and safety office.

Compliance with FERPA and HIPAA requirements when dealing with students, faculty, and
staff.

Application, award and management of all health grants and external contracts.
PHILOSOPHY
The Office of Health Grants and Research has made many strides in building health capacity and
creating an environment of health research to include education, health promotion, recruitment of health
students/professions and professionals, marketing of health careers, health literacy, and health services
partnerships.
VISION
The vision of the Office of Health Grants and Research is to identify, plan, write and execute the health
research and/or grant project while adhering to College’s policies and funding agencies’ guidelines and
regulations.
GOALS
Using the Division’s Mission Statement as its basis, the Office of Health Grants and Research has to
meet these following goals:

Development and execution of a minimum of 20 applications of health grants and research
projects.

Maintenance of 100% of all existing grants, contracts, contracts and agreements of the Division.
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Promotion of the Health Career and Technical Education Division, Math and Science areas
through these health grants and research projects via health education workshops, increase of
health literacy and knowledge, and cultural competency.

Provision of adequate health services through the Rio Grande Border Health Clinic to faculty,
students, and the public.

Facilitation of dual credit and articulation credits for students enrolled in some of the health
Career programs.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED SCIENCES
HELGA CARRION, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of the discipline is to provide a variety of high quality courses that contribute to the degree
plans for the Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science Programs offered at El Paso
Community College. Continuing Education and Enhanced Skills courses for Health Occupations
Practitioners are valuable assets to the Health Career Programs and offer current knowledge and skills
for practitioners in those professions.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Health Professions and Related Sciences is consistent with that of the El Paso
Community College, Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science Division. The discipline
meets the needs of the community by providing high quality courses that add to training, knowledge and
continuing education of health care practitioners.
GOALS

Provide high quality courses for students seeking knowledge and/or a career in a variety of
Health Occupations.

Provide effective and innovative instruction which incorporates the most current concepts and
technology in multi-disciplinary health care.

Assist in the recruitment and retention of students in Health Career Programs.

Assist in the promotion and process of articulating credit for high schools to post-secondary
institutions.

Promote the Border Health Issues Enhanced Skills Certificate Program for Health Occupations
students to increase their knowledge and job skills for continuing education and value in the job
market.
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LIBRARY
GALE KRISTIN SANCHEZ, COORDINATOR
MISSION
The El Paso Community College Libraries provide instruction, service, and access to information, and
materials that enhance academic growth and personal enrichment which supports the College mission.
VISION
The EPCC Libraries provide library and other learning resources, equipment, services, and Internet
access to credit and noncredit students, full time and part-time faculty, staff, and the community.
PHILOSOPHY
The EPCC Libraries provide a broad range of services across the district that includes access not only to
traditional circulation, reference materials, and periodicals but also services to students with disabilities
and assistance for distance education students. Services include library instruction, resource sharing with
other institutions, reference assistance, and virtual, in person and telephone access to librarians at each
campus.
GOALS

Provide library and other learning resources, equipment, services, and Internet access to credit
and noncredit students, full-time and part-time faculty, staff, and the community in both English
and Spanish.

Provide general and specific comprehensive programs of services including individual and class
library instruction.

Provide research assistance through a variety of means – in person, phone, and virtual reference.

Provide resources to EPCC students and faculty which include books, periodicals, on-line
catalog, electronic books and databases, educational videos and DVDs, reference materials,
Internet access, and research assistance to support EPCC academic programs, including remote
access to EPCC Library resources and services.

Provide access to the on-line library catalog, on-line full-text general and specialized periodical
databases, Web resources, and information on EPCC Libraries and other local libraries.

Provide on line customized library research guides that provide instructions on how to conduct
research and locate library resources on many different topics.

Maintain a quality and relevant library collection for EPCC students and faculty.
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Maintain contact with instructors and Deans.

Provide library instructional classes that provide students with detailed information on
availability and usage of the broad range of learning resources which are organized and tailored
to address the needs of specific class assignments.

Provide ADA compliant facilities and equipment.
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MATH DEPARTMENT
GABRIEL MENDOZA, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MISSION
The mission of mathematics district-wide discipline is to provide the quantitative and analytical skills
needed to attain educational goals and a higher quality of life by offering a variety of quality and
rigorous courses in mathematics with integrity.
GOALS
Using the Discipline’s Mission Statement as its foundation, the mathematics discipline will meet the
following goals:

Support existing and development of any mathematics pathways for students.

Maintain existing work with grants directly connected to mathematics course offerings.

Facilitate dual credit and articulation credits for students enrolled in mathematics courses.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
A mathematics student will:

Analyze theoretical mathematical applications and models through projects, activities and/or
problems and develop algebraic/symbolic, graphical, numerical, and narrative solutions for these
problems.

Use both written and oral communication skills to illustrate mathematical concepts, processes,
complete solutions and their implications.

Use a variety of problem-solving tools and strategies to identify, analyze, and solve
mathematical problems and determine if there exists any generalization of the solution that can
be applied to other problems.

Develop mathematical conjectures and use examples and counterexamples to defend the validity
and reasonableness of those conjectures.

Construct and evaluate several mathematical models of a situation, including the implications
and limitations of those models and recommend the model that best fits the situation.
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