Health Career & Technical Education,
Math and Science Division
Rio Grande Campus
El Paso Community College
“Health Career Programs Mission, Vision,
Philosophy, Goals, and Student Learning
Outcomes”
ACADEMIC YEAR
2013-2014
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HEALTH PROGRAMS
Health Career & Technical Ed., Math & Science, RG Campus ........................................... Page 3
Allied Community Health Services ....................................................................................... Page 4
Dental Assisting…………………………………..………………………………..……..Page 5-6
Dental Hygiene ................................................................................................................... Page 7-8
Diagnostic Medical Sonography ...................................................................................... Page 9-21
Emergency Medical Services ............................................................................................... Page 22
Health Information Technology.............................................................................................Page 23
Medical Assisting…………………………………………………..…...………………… Page 24
Medical Laboratory Technology......................................................................................Page 25-27
PharmacyTechnology…………………………………………………………….……..Page 28-29
Physical Therapist Assistant...........................................................................................Page 30 - 39
Radiation Therapy..................................................................................................................Page 40
Radiologic Technology.........................................................................................................Page 41
Respiratory Care Technology...........................................................................................Page 42-43
SurgicalTechnology…………………………………………………….……….…...…Page 44-47
MATH, SCIENCES, AND RELATED DEPARTMENTS
Biology/Chemistry/Kinesiology/Geology/Physics ...............................................................Page 48
Office of Grants an Research................................................................................................Page 49
Health Professions and Related Courses................................................................................Page 50
Library....................................................................................................................................Page 51
Math…………………………………………………………………………………….......Page 52
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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 and 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 and 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 and Technical Education, Math and Science offer 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 healthcare, math, or science.
Provide the community with qualified members of a health care profession.
Provide educational and professional health care services to the community.
Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation of quality education
in the Health Career & Technical Education, Math and Science Programs.
Develop and coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into Health Career & Technical
Education, Math & Science courses/programs.
Improve student retention, program completion and student skill development in the Health Career & Technical
Education, Math and Science courses/programs.
Provide an on-going systematic faculty and staff development plan which promotes the goals of the Division of
Health Career & Technical Education, Math and Science.
Assist in the planning, and implementation of projects related to border health.
Promote articulation and dual credit opportunities with area secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Provide competency-based education in Health Career & Technical Education, Math and Science courses/programs.
Support life-long learning and career progression.
Encourage activities, which promote effective utilization of personnel, space, supplies and equipment in expanding
and maintaining quality courses/programs.
Recruit and retain qualified faculty in math, science and health career and technical education courses/programs.
Support research efforts affecting border health issues
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.
Provide instructional support through excellent library services and resources.
Provide quality healthcare to the public in selected areas through the Rio Grande Board Health Clinic.
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ALLIED COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (ACHS)
Leticia Flores, Faculty Coordinator
MISSION
The mission of the Allied Community Health Services Program within the Health Careers Division is to provide health
education and promotion strategies that will prepare students to promote health education and disease prevention to
underserved populations in the US/Mexico Region by assisting them to improve life choices and by using a culturally
sensitive approach.
VISION
To enhance the potential of EPCC ACHS students in educational development and personal growth through public health
training in class as well as through community clinical experiences.
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Allied Community Health Program is consistent with that of the Health Careers Division and El Paso
Community College. The program meets accreditation standards and community needs by providing opportunities for
individuals to peruse a public health and human service education
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Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking a career in Allied and Public Health.
Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation of a quality
educational program in Allied Community Health.
Develop and coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into the Allied Community Services
Program.
Provide guidance, an effective administration and management and support services for the ACHS discipline,
students and faculty.
Maintain state certification standards.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Produce quality health education lesson plans.
Utilize skills to perform and demonstrate health education presentations in a variety of settings.
Ensure client utilization of health and human services and resources.
Advocate and lead clients to foster self-sufficiency and empowerment and serve as resources and liaisons by
establishing cooperative partners within the community.
Design, plan and lead presentations for clients within the community.
Obtain and maintain certification.
Conform to ethical and professional standards.
Program Statement: Upon completion of the requirements of the department of health, the graduates are eligible to transfer select courses
to the University of El Paso Health Promotion Program as well as apply for the optional Department of State Health Services Community
Health Worker Certification within the first semester of ACHS study to become a Certified Community Health Worker under the statues of
the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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DENTAL ASSISTING
Sharon Dickinson, Faculty Coordinator
MISSION
The mission of the Dental Assisting Program is to improve dental health care by providing the community with employable,
qualified and credentialed dental assisting professionals. The Program continually assesses the communities need for
program updates and community continuing education to meet the changing requirements of the individual and the dental
community.
VISION
The El Paso Community College Dental Assisting Program is committed to being the model source of dental assisting
education in the region and advancing the profession by providing educated, certified and registered dental assistants.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Dental Assisting Program is consistent with that of the Health Career &Technical Education, Math and
Science Division and the El Paso Community College. The Program meets community needs by providing opportunities for
individuals to become qualified Dental Assistants.
Based upon this philosophy, the Dental Assisting Program improves dental health care of the community and its overall
economic state by providing employable, qualified dental assistants.
In fulfilling this mission, the Dental Assisting Program will continuously assess the need for and will initiate and provide
updated program curriculum, experiences and community education to meet the changing requirements of the individual and
the dental community as a whole.
GOALS:
Goal #1: To provide a standard of excellence in didactic and clinical education of students seeking a career in dental
assisting.
Goal #2: Provide educational and community services to the community in the field of dental assisting and dental health.
Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation of quality
educational programs in Dental Assisting.
Goal #3: Develop and coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into the Dental Assisting program.
Goal #4: Continue with student retention activities, program completion and skill development in the Dental Assisting
Program.
Goal #5: Maintain a laboratory/clinical setting and equipment that meets federal, state infection control standards and
community and accreditation standards.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
 A student will demonstrate dental assisting skills.
 A student will use dental materials and perform dental laboratory procedures in a manner that assures patient,
personal and environmental safety.
 A student will perform clerical and dental office management skills.
 A student will demonstrate aseptic and safety protocols as set forth in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen and Hazard
Communication Standards and state or agency guidelines.
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A student will demonstrate communication skills necessary to function as an effective member of the dental health
care team.
A student will comply with the legal and ethical responsibilities regarding all aspects of patient care.
A student will achieve a minimum score that meets or exceeds the national, regional, and state credentialing
examinations.
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DENTAL HYGIENE
Dr. William Ekvall, Faculty Coordinator
MISSION
The mission of the Dental Hygiene Program is to improve dental health care in the community by providing employable,
qualified dental hygienists. The Program continually assesses the communities need for program updates and community
continuing education to meet the changing requirements of the individual and the dental community.
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 and
Science Division and the El Paso Community College. The Program meets community needs by providing opportunities for
individuals to become qualified Dental Hygienists
Based upon this philosophy, the Dental Hygiene Program improves dental health care of the community and its overall
economic state by providing employable, qualified dental hygienists.
In fulfilling this mission, the Dental Hygiene Program will:
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Promote community service, including services for children, geriatrics, and indigents.
Provide faculty members who are student oriented, who are innovative instructors, and who are sensitive to the
community and supportive of the disciplines, divisions and College goals.
Graduate dental hygienists who are knowledgeable, skilled, and caring in every aspect of their professional conduct.
GOALS
Goal #1: To provide a standard of excellence in didactic and clinical dental hygiene instruction.
Goal #2: To furnish dental hygiene education and services for the community and to participate in local professional
activities.
Goal #3: To enhance student recruitment, remediation and improve student’s professional development.
Goal #4: To maintain a clinical setting that meets federal, state, and local safety and infection control standards.
Goal #5: To graduate dental hygienists who are knowledgeable, skilled, caring, and who meet the needs of the
community.
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A student will create individualized patient treatment plans.
A student will provide treatment that encompasses preventative and therapeutic procedures to maintain and promote
oral health.
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A student will provide patient education on the prevention, etiology, and treatment of oral diseases and the
relationship between oral health and systemic diseases.
A student will demonstrate aseptic and safety protocols as set forth in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen and Hazard
Communication Standards and state or agency guidelines.
A student will demonstrate communication skills necessary to function as an effective member of the dental health
care team.
A student will comply with the legal and ethical responsibilities regarding all aspects of patient care.
A student will achieve a minimum score that meets or exceeds the national, regional, and state credentialing
examinations.
Dental Assisting Program
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Nora Balderas, Faculty Coordinator
MISSION
The mission of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program 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 and 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.
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Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking a career in Diagnostic Medical
Sonography.
Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation of a quality
educational program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Develop and coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into the Diagnostic Medical
Sonography Program.
Annually review student retention, student program completions and student skill development in Diagnostic
Medical Sonography.
Continue competency based educational development in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Provide guidance, an effective administration and management and support services for the Diagnostic Medical
Sonography discipline, students and faculty.
Maintain laboratory settings that meet federal, state, community and accreditation safety standards.
Maintain ultrasound equipment to meet federal, state, community and accreditation safety standards.
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.
Perform, document, evaluate and critique abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, superficial, neurosonologic and
invasive ultrasound exams.
Employ proper technique in the function of the ultrasound equipment, select appropriate transducer for selective
exams, perform safe handling of transducers, demonstrate accurate transportation of portable equipment and
assure appropriate maintenance and cleanliness of equipment.
Ensure patient safety by: Identifying patient and patient’s allergies, verifying safety of equipment,
maintaining a clean environment and demonstrating universal precautions.
Customize work environment to maintain good posture for scanning, maintain proper lighting and wear personal
protective equipment (PPE); (ERGONOMICS).
Obtain and maintain registrations.
Implement quality assurance to improve patient satisfaction and quality of exams and prioritize workload to
improve time management.
Conform to ethical and professional standards.
Please refer to next page for DMSO Assessment Impact by Student Learning Outcomes
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)
Tony Ayub, Faculty 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 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).
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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Jean Garrison, Faculty Coordinator
MISSION
Based upon this philosophy, the Health Information Technology Program improves health care by providing the community
with qualified health information practitioners.
The Health Information Technology Program will continuously assess the need for, and will initiate and improve updated
program curricula and clinical practice experiences to help meet the changing requirement of the individual and the health
information management community.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Health Information Technology Program is consistent with that of the Health Career and 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.
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Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking a career in health information technology.
Provide effective, innovative, and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation of a quality
educational program in the Health Inforn1ation Technology Program, to include the entry level domains, tasks, and
sub-tasks for Accredited Record Technicians.
Provide the students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful on the Accredited Record
Technician Exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association.
Deliver a quality level of instruction enabling the program to maintain full accreditation status.
Provide opportunities to enhance student retention.
Retain a minimum of 75% of the program students for course completion, program completion and graduation.
Maintain a minimum pass rate of 75% on the Accredited Record Technician exam.
Maintain an 80% employment rate of graduates within six months.
Maintain at least an 80% satisfactory response level of employers returning surveys as indicative of prograrn
quality.
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MEDICAL ASSISTING
Andrea Ceron, Faculty 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 Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Medical Assisting Program is consistent with that of the Health Career and 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.
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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.
3. Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation of a quality
educational program in medical assisting.
4. Develop and coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into the medical assisting program.
5. Continue with student retention, program completion and skill development in the Medical Assisting Program,
resulting in 90-100% pass rate on the credentialing exam.
6. Continue competency-bases education development in the Medical Assisting Program.
7. Provide guidance and effective administrative, management and support services for the Medical Assisting
Discipline, students, faculty, and others.
8. Maintain a laboratory/clinical setting that meets federal, state, community and accreditation safety and infection
control standard.
9. Maintain equipment to meet federal, state, community and accreditation standards as much as possible.
10. Provide an atmosphere of learning for students who wish to become Credentialed Assistants.
11. Seek, aggressively, someone to come into the program for continuation. This person (s) needs to be on board before
much longer so that a smooth transition can occur upon the possibility of the retirement of the present coordinator.
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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Grace Zavala, Faculty 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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 technological 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, evaluation, and when appropriate, program revision while
maintaining a program that is nationally accredited.
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GOALS
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. To continue to work toward maintaining national accreditation for the Medical Laboratory Technology Program
from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
6. To encourage and motivate 100% of the MLT students graduating each year, to take the national certification
examination to become credentialed laboratory professionals.
7. 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.
8. Continuously encourage program graduates’ lifelong learning and career progression.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate good communication skills with laboratory staff, healthcare personnel, and patients.
2. Demonstrate HIPAA protocols when communicating via telephone, facsimile, e-mail, and/or interpersonally.
3. Demonstrate compliance with government, state, and organizational safety regulations involving biological, chemical,
fire, electrical, physical, and radiation hazards.
4. Demonstrate Standard Precautions at all times.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform, interpret, and report patient results in the Hematology
Department of a Medical/Clinical Laboratory.
10. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform, interpret, and report patient results in the Coagulation and
Hemostasis Department of a Medical/Clinical Laboratory.
11. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform, interpret, and report patient results in the Urinalysis
Department of a Medical/Clinical Laboratory.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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, Faculty 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 technician. 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 and 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
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.
GOALS
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To provide quality education that is necessary for a student to become qualified to practice in the field of pharmacy
as Certified Pharmacy Technicians.
2. To employ updated equipment and software that corresponds to standard of excellence in didactic and laboratory
courses.
3. To Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies to implement quality education
4. To meet and exceed accreditation standards set by ASHP
5. To enhance student enrollment and retention rate of Pharmacy Technology Program.
6. To increase the pool of affiliate site in effort to provide a variety of clinical options to the students.
7. To meet and exceed evaluative criteria set by program review committee.
8. 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.
9. To participate in community projects and pharmacy organizations.
10. To conform to ethical and professional standards
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon satisfactory completion of this program:
1.
A student will demonstrate effective oral, written, and nonverbal communication techniques to provide efficient
customer service as a member of the pharmacy team.
2.
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
3.
A student will demonstrate proper sterile and non-sterile techniques to prepare medications in accordance with
health care standards.
4.
A student will embody professional pharmacy technician ethics and governmental regulations and responsibilities.
5.
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.
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Debra Tomacelly-Brock, Faculty Coordinator
MISSION
The mission of the Physical Therapist Assistant program is to provide quality faculty and instruction which prepare students
to: become licensed in the state of Texas as a Physical Therapist Assistants; engage in live long learning and contribute to
their community.
VISION
The vision of the El Paso Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program is to provide excellent 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
2010-11 Program Philosophy (revised July 2010)
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.
PROGRAM GOALS
Provide Quality Education
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7
8.
9.
Program faculty will attend annual professional development which assists them to maintain competency in the
areas of curriculum which they teach. (CAPTE 1.3.3.1 and 1.3.3.2) (College mission/goals: Provide Quality
Education)
The program will have a comprehensive curriculum which incorporates the standards of the Texas Board of
Higher Education and reflects current clinical practice for the PTA as defined by the DACUM process,
accreditation standards, and the Texas State Practice Act,
The program will use qualified adjunct faculty to assist in the clinical training and professional mentoring of
enrolled students. (CAPTE 4.1.6).
Faculty and students will contribute to their professional growth and the quality of life of the El Paso
community through a variety of service learning activities and/or pro bono service.
The college will support the program and its goals with a budget which will adequately provide for the growth
in instructional and administrative needs of the program.
The college will provide sufficient full time faculty to provide quality instruction to a minimum of 16 students.
The program will meet or exceed the evaluative criteria for program review and the physical therapist assistant
program as identified by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Commission on Accreditation of
Physical Therapy Education.
The PTA program will graduate students who are prepared to pass the Texas State Licensing Examination for
Physical Therapist Assistants.
The program will implement new methods of providing educational opportunities to the more rural and/or transient
members of the El Paso civil and military community through the utilization of cutting edge instructional
technology.
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The outcome statements of the Physical Therapist Assistant program are as follows:
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon graduation from this program students will demonstrate entry level competency in a number of areas of clinical
practice, patient education, and administration. Specifically, graduates will be able to:
1.
2
3.
4.
5.
Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of ethical and professional behaviors and values of the profession of
physical therapy in accordance with state law and the American Physical Therapy Association Standards of
Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
Graduates will be able to identify evidence based research and use to successfully discuss and provide a rationale for
the principles, practices, indications and contraindications of physical therapy interventions.
Graduates will demonstrate entry level competency in data collection, therapeutic communication, and patient
education, clinical application of physical therapy interventions and documentation of patient progress.
Graduates will demonstrate leadership skills and have a career plan in preparation for employment and continuing
education choices, for the first 2 years after graduation.
Graduates will be prepared to sit for and pass the state licensing exam.
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Assessment Plan
Discipline - Physical Therapist Assistant
Student Learning Outcome: Ethical and professional behaviors
Students will demonstrate knowledge of ethical and professional behaviors and values of the profession of physical therapy
in accordance with state law and the American Physical Therapy Association Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical
Therapist Assistant.
Outcome Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment
Means of Assessment
1.Texas State, Physical Therapy
Licensure Jurisprudence exam
Standard -Criteria for Success
80%
Schedule for Assessment
1. By end of the PTHA 2239:
Professional Issues course.
Active
Yes
80%
At the end of each clinical
course
Yes
0% of students will have
violations of ethical or
Professional behavior.
Each clinical course
Yes
1.
2.
Assessment Tool:
Test Licensure
2. PTA MAC skills 1-12
Assessment Tool:
Clinical Assessment
3. Counseling forms for violations of
ethical or professional Behaviors
Assessment Tool:
Presentation/Performance
Related Courses
* PTHA1166 - PRACTICUM-PHYS THRP ASST I
* PTHA1167 - PRACTICUM PHYS THRP ASST II
* PTHA1321 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
* PTHA1325 - COMMUNICATION HEALTH CARE
* PTHA1409 - INTRO PHYSICAL THERAPY
* PTHA1431 - PHYSICAL AGENTS
* PTHA1491 - SPCL TOPIC CLINICAL PRACT PTHA
* PTHA1513 - FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
* PTHA2201 - ESSENTIALS OF DATA COLLECTION
* PTHA2239 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
* PTHA2266 - PRACTICUM-PHY THRP ASST IV
* PTHA2267 - PRACT-PHYS THRP ASST V
* PTHA2305 - NEUROLOGY
* PTHA2409 - THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
* PTHA2431 - MANAGEMENT NEUROLOGICAL DIS
* PTHA2435 - REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES
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Student Learning Outcome: Support and provide a rationale for the principles, practices, indications and
contraindications of Physical Therapy.
Students will be able to identify evidence based research and synthesis the information to support their rationale for the
principles, practices, indications and contraindications of physical therapy interventions.
Outcome Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment
1. Written and practical exams in
didactic courses
Assessment Tool:
In class - Test
Means of Assessment
Standard - Criteria for Success
80%
Schedule for Assessment
At the end of each course
Active
Yes
Related Courses
* PTHA1166 - PRACTICUM-PHYS THRP ASST I
* PTHA1167 - PRACTICUM PHYS THRP ASST II
* PTHA1321 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
* PTHA1325 - COMMUNICATION HEALTH CARE
* PTHA1409 - INTRO PHYSICAL THERAPY
* PTHA1431 - PHYSICAL AGENTS
* PTHA1491 - SPCL TOPIC CLINICAL PRACT PTHA
* PTHA1513 - FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
* PTHA2201 - ESSENTIALS OF DATA COLLECTION
* PTHA2239 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
* PTHA2266 - PRACTICUM-PHY THRP ASST IV
* PTHA2267 - PRACT-PHYS THRP ASST V
* PTHA2305 - NEUROLOGY
* PTHA2409 - THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
* PTHA2431 - MANAGEMENT NEUROLOGICAL DIS
* PTHA2435 - REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES
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Student Learning Outcome: Entry level competency in data collection, patient instruction, application of Physical
Therapy.
Students will demonstrate entry level competency in data collection, patient instruction, application of physical therapy
interventions and documentation of patient, progress in accordance with state law.
Outcome Type: Student Learning
Outcome Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
1.
Means of Assessment
1. Unit exams
Assessment Tool:
In class - Test
2. Lab practical exams
Means of Assessment
Standard -Criteria for Success
Schedule for Assessment
80%
At the end of each course
Active
Yes
At the end of each clinical
affiliation
80%
At the end of each course
Yes
Assessment Tool:
In class - Lab
Related Courses
* PTHA1166 - PRACTICUM-PHYS THRP ASST I
* PTHA1167 - PRACTICUM PHYS THRP ASST II
* PTHA1321 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
* PTHA1325 - COMMUNICATION HEALTH CARE
* PTHA1409 - INTRO PHYSICAL THERAPY
* PTHA1431 - PHYSICAL AGENTS
* PTHA1491 - SPCL TOPIC CLINICAL PRACT PTHA
* PTHA1513 - FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
* PTHA2201 - ESSENTIALS OF DATA COLLECTION
* PTHA2239 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
* PTHA2266 - PRACTICUM-PHY THRP ASST IV
* PTHA2267 - PRACT-PHYS THRP ASST V
* PTHA2305 - NEUROLOGY
* PTHA2409 - THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
* PTHA2431 - MANAGEMENT NEUROLOGICAL DIS
* PTHA2435 - REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES
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Student Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate respectful, culturally competent and compassionate
communications.
Students will demonstrate respectful, culturally competent and compassionate communications in their interactions during the
delivery of Physical Therapy interventions.
Outcome Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment Standard
1. Communication skills on Clinical
evaluation tool.
Means of Assessment
Criteria for Success
Schedule for Assessment
80%
At the end of each clinical
course
Active
Yes
Assessment Tool:
Clinical Assessment
Assessment Date:
05/14/2010
Related Courses
* PTHA1166 - PRACTICUM-PHYS THRP ASST I
* PTHA1167 - PRACTICUM PHYS THRP ASST II
* PTHA1321 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
* PTHA1325 - COMMUNICATION HEALTH CARE
* PTHA1409 - INTRO PHYSICAL THERAPY
* PTHA1431 - PHYSICAL AGENTS
* PTHA1491 - SPCL TOPIC CLINICAL PRACT PTHA
* PTHA1513 - FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
* PTHA2201 - ESSENTIALS OF DATA COLLECTION
* PTHA2239 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
* PTHA2266 - PRACTICUM-PHY THRP ASST IV
* PTHA2267 - PRACT-PHYS THRP ASST V
* PTHA2305 - NEUROLOGY
* PTHA2409 - THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
* PTHA2431 - MANAGEMENT NEUROLOGICAL DIS
* PTHA2435 - REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES
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Student Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate awareness of fiscal and human resources accountability
Students will demonstrate awareness of fiscal and human resources accountability while in their workplace
environments in order to provide high quality physical therapy intervention.
Outcome Start Date: 08/01/2008
Inactive Date: 07/13/2010
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment
1. Clinical evaluation tool
2. Documentation forms
3. Employer Survey
4. Mock and national board results
5. Skills check off forms
Means of Assessment
Standard -Criteria for Success
80%
Schedule for Assessment
At the end of each clinical
Affiliation.
Active
Yes
Yes
Upon receiving the results
of mock and national
board results
Assessment Tool:
Presentation/Performance
Related Courses
* PTHA1166 - PRACTICUM-PHYS THRP ASST I
* PTHA1167 - PRACTICUM PHYS THRP ASST II
* PTHA1321 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
* PTHA1325 - COMMUNICATION HEALTH CARE
* PTHA1409 - INTRO PHYSICAL THERAPY
* PTHA1431 - PHYSICAL AGENTS
* PTHA1491 - SPCL TOPIC CLINICAL PRACT PTHA
* PTHA1513 - FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
* PTHA2201 - ESSENTIALS OF DATA COLLECTION
* PTHA2239 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
* PTHA2266 - PRACTICUM-PHY THRP ASST IV
* PTHA2267 - PRACT-PHYS THRP ASST V
* PTHA2305 - NEUROLOGY
* PTHA2409 - THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
* PTHA2431 - MANAGEMENT NEUROLOGICAL DIS
* PTHA2435 - REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES
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Career and Technical Education, Math & Science Division
Student Learning Outcome: Leadership development
Students will participate in community service, leadership and career planning in preparation for employment and
continuing education choices, for the first 2 years after graduation.
Outcome Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment Standard
1. Community Service sheets
Assessment Tool:
Portfolio
2.Positions in leadership
Assessment Tool:
Portfolio
3. Five year Career planning chart
Means of Assessment
Criteria for Success
50% of course syllabus
requirement
Schedule for Assessment
At the end of each
semester
Active
Yes
Documentation of one leadership
role in school or in the
community
End of semester
Yes
a. Submission of homework
a. End of semester
Yes
Continued documentation of
leadership can career
development activities
One and two years after
graduation
Yes
Assessment Tool:
In class - Assignment (homework,
oral or written)
Graduate/Alumni survey
Assessment Tool:
Survey
Related Courses
* PTHA1166 - PRACTICUM-PHYS THRP ASST I
* PTHA1167 - PRACTICUM PHYS THRP ASST II
* PTHA1321 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
* PTHA1325 - COMMUNICATION HEALTH CARE
* PTHA1409 - INTRO PHYSICAL THERAPY
* PTHA1431 - PHYSICAL AGENTS
* PTHA1491 - SPCL TOPIC CLINICAL PRACT PTHA
* PTHA1513 - FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
* PTHA2201 - ESSENTIALS OF DATA COLLECTION
* PTHA2239 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
* PTHA2266 - PRACTICUM-PHY THRP ASST IV
* PTHA2267 - PRACT-PHYS THRP ASST V
* PTHA2305 - NEUROLOGY
* PTHA2409 - THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
* PTHA2431 - MANAGEMENT NEUROLOGICAL DIS
* PTHA2435 - REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES
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Student Learning Outcome: Clinical competence
Students will demonstrate ongoing achievement of attainment of clinical competence.
Outcome Start Date: 05/01/2010
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment
1. Clinical Assessment tool
Assessment Tool:
Portfolio
Assessment Date:
05/14/2010
Final course grade
Assessment Tool:
Portfolio
Assessment Date:
05/14/2010
Means of Assessment
Standard -Criteria for Success
60% of required clinical skills as
Identified in the syllabus.
Schedule for Assessment
At the end of each clinical
assignment
Active
Yes
Yes
Grade of C or better
End of each clinical course
Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Preparation for state licensing exam.
Students will be prepared to sit for and pass the state licensing exam.
Outcome Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment Standard 1. On-line Score Builders Mock exam
Means of Assessment
Criteria for Success
85%
Assessment Tool:
Test Licensure
2. The On-line Peat
85%
Assessment Tool:
Test - Standardized
State licensure exam results
score of greater than 600
Assessment Tool:
Test Licensure
Schedule for Assessment
During PTHA 2239
Active
Yes
Yes
Within one year of graduation
Yes
Yes
Related Courses
* PTHA1166 - PRACTICUM-PHYS THRP ASST I
* PTHA1167 - PRACTICUM PHYS THRP ASST II
* PTHA1321 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
* PTHA1325 - COMMUNICATION HEALTH CARE
* PTHA1409 - INTRO PHYSICAL THERAPY
* PTHA1431 - PHYSICAL AGENTS
* PTHA1491 - SPCL TOPIC CLINICAL PRACT PTHA
* PTHA1513 - FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
* PTHA2201 - ESSENTIALS OF DATA COLLECTION
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Career and Technical Education, Math & Science Division
* PTHA2239 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
* PTHA2266 - PRACTICUM-PHY THRP ASST IV
* PTHA2267 - PRACT-PHYS THRP ASST V
* PTHA2305 - NEUROLOGY
* PTHA2409 - THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
* PTHA2431 - MANAGEMENT NEUROLOGICAL DIS
* PTHA2435 - REHABILITATION TECHNIQUE
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RADIATION THERAPY PROGRAM
Marie Racine, Faculty Coordinator
MISSION
The mission of the Radiation Therapy Program is to provide the radiation oncology community with qualified
professional Radiation Therapists through current educational and clinical courses in Radiation Therapy.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Radiation Therapy Technology Program is consistent with that of the Health Career and 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 credentialed radiation therapists.
GOALS
1.
2.
4.
Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking a career in radiation therapy.
Provide effective and innovative instructional methodologies in the implementation of quality education in the
Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
Assist the student in acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful on the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists national certification exam.
Deliver a quality level of instruction enabling the Program to maintain full accreditation status.
5.
Provide opportunities to enhance student retention.
6.
7.
Maintain laboratory setting that meets community, and accreditation requirements.
Coordinate with the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) for the recruitment of students into the Radiation
Therapy Technology Program.
Annually review student retention, student program completions and student skills development in Radiation Therapy
Technology.
Upgrade skills and provide continuing education for program faculty.
3.
8.
9.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.
A student will demonstrate radiation therapy technology skills with adults and children.
2.
A student will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in administration of radiation therapy protocol on
an identified tumor site while monitoring patient’s status.
3.
A student will be able to manage ethical issues guided by values consistent with the profession.
4.
A student will produce oral and written communication when addressing health care issues with patients, families
and staff.
5.
A student will explain the value of becoming a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Christl Thompson, Faculty Coordinator
MISSION
The mission of the Radiologic Technology 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 Radiologic Technology 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 Radiologic Technology Program is consistent with that of the Health Career and 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
A. Prepare students to be employed in radiology-related jobs.
B. Prepare students to pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination.
C. Prepare competent workers to meet the needs of employers.
D. Ensure the Radiologic Technology program meets quality standards.
E. Maintain equipment and laboratory that meets federal, state, community and accreditation standards.
F.
Provide opportunities to enhance student retention.
G. Promote positive interpersonal dynamics, and effective communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving
skills.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.
A student will demonstrate effective communication skills as a member of the radiologic health care team.
2.
A radiologic technology student will comply with the legal and ethical responsibilities regarding patient care and
professional development.
3.
A radiologic technology student will comply with the legal and ethical responsibilities regarding patient care and
professional development.
4.
A student will use radiation protection and health precautions for patient, self, and others in the clinical setting.
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RESPIRATORY CARE TECHNOLOGY
Frederic Torres, Faculty 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
1. Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking a career in Respiratory Care Technology.
2. Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation of a quality
educational program.
3. Coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into the Respiratory Care Technology Program.
4. Continue with student retention, program completion and student skill development.
5. Utilize competency-based education development.
6. Promote effective administrative, management, and support services for the Respiratory Care Technology
7.
8.
9.
10.
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.
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
1. Student will perform cardiopulmonary patient assessments and evaluations using cardiopulmonary pathophysiology,
signs and symptoms.
2. Student will collect and evaluate diagnostic clinical information and the medical history to develop the respiratory
patient care plan.
3. Student will demonstrate emergency care and the correct use of life support equipment.
4. Student will demonstrate professional American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) standards and ethical
behavior.
5. Student will be able to demonstrate their minimum level of competency by successfully challenging the national
certification exam.
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Career and Technical Education, Math & Science Division
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.
1.
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, Faculty Coordinator
MISSION
Based upon this philosophy, the Surgical Technology program improves health care by providing the community certified
Surgical Technologists.
The Surgical Technology Program will continuously assess the need for, and will initiate and improve and update program
curricula, experiences to help meet the changing requirement of the individual, the health care community and recipients of care.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Surgical Technology Program is consistent with that of the Health Careers and Technical Education, Math
and 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 with entry –level skills and competencies
designed to enhance surgical patient safety.
GOALS
1. Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking a career in Surgical Technology.
2. Provide educational and professional services to the community.
3. Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation of a quality educational
program in Surgical Technology.
4. Develop and coordinate an effective system for recruitment of students into the program.
5. Continue student retention, program completion and skill development.
6. Provide guidance, administrative management and support services for the Surgical Technology Program, faculty and
students.
7. Assist in the development of career progression activities within the community.
Please refer to next page for SRGT Assessment Impact by Student Learning Outcomes
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and Technical Education, Math & Science Division
Administrative/ Educational Support/Student Learning Outcomes Planning
College Mission: To provide educational and support services that prepare individuals to improve their personal quality of
life and to contribute to their economically and culturally diverse community.
Administrative Support Plan
 Educational Support Plan
 Program Review Plan
 Student Learning Outcomes Plan
Executive Area:
Instruction
Department/ Program:
Health Occupations/ Surgical
Technology
Initiator:
Cynthia Rivera, Margaret Rodriguez
Date: 8-5-2009
Discipline Mission Statement: To provide students with a foundation of technical skill, broad-based knowledge, and professional
behavior for entry into the perioperative environment and delivery of optimal surgical patient care.
District Goal to be addressed: Provide Quality Education
Outcome
Standard –
Criteria
for Success
Means of
Assessment
(Assessment
Tools)
Time
Frame
or
Schedule
for
Assessment
Individuals
Responsible
Results Data
Collected
#1
The student
will apply
principles of
aseptic and
sterile
technique to
reduce
potential for
surgical site
infections.
90% of
students
will obtain
a 93% or
higher on
the Clinical
Skills
Evaluation
Comprehensive
clinical skills
evaluation
Spring 2010
Instructors
100% of
students
completed the
skills
evaluation.
90% of the
students
will obtain
a score of
70% or
above on
the
National
Certificatio
n exam
National CST
exam
(Certified
Surgical
Technologist)
through the
NBSTSA
(National Board
of Surgical
Technology and
Surgical
Assisting)
#2
The student
will respond to
surgical
team/patient
needs based on
a foundation of
basic sciences.
valuation of
the
Assessment
Recommendation or Use of
the Results
Expectations
were met.
No improvement needed.
All students
obtained a
93% or
higher
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Instructors
4 students
took the
exam.
3 students
scored 70%
or above.
1student
scored below
70%
The standard
was not met.
75% of
students who
took the CST
exam scored
above 70%
Upon review
of the
assessment
data, it was
noted that in
the areas of
the
curriculum
taught in the
2009
semester,
students had
Improvement is needed.
Review sessions will be
provided just prior to students
taking the CST exam in order to
revisit and refresh materials
taught 3 semesters ago.
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lowest scores
in the
“Additional
Duties”
portion of the
CST exam,
i.e. equipment
sterilization
and
administrative
areas.
Students were
within 5 %
points of the
national mean
in areas of
Perioperative
Care and
Basic
Sciences on
the CST
exam.
#3
The student
will
demonstrate
communicatio
n skills
necessary to
function
efficiently as a
surgical
technologist.
#4
The student
will prepare
and use
surgical
instruments,
equipment
and supplies
within the
surgical
environment
in a manner
that assures
patient,
personal, and
environmental
safety.
90% of
students
will obtain
a 93% or
higher on
the Clinical
Skills
Evaluation
Comprehensive
clinical skills
evaluation
90% of
students
will obtain
a 93% or
higher on
the Clinical
Skills
Evaluation
Comprehensive
clinical skills
evaluation
Spring 2010
Instructors
5 students
completed the
skills
evaluation.
Expectations
were met.
No improvement needed.
Expectations
were met.
No improvement needed.
100% passed
with a score
above 93%.
Spring 2010
Instructors
5 students
completed the
skills
evaluation.
100% passed
with a score
above 93%.
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#5
The student
will organize
work
practices by
use of
economy of
time, motion,
and materials.
#6
The student
will provide
quality
patient care to
all
populations of
patients by
meeting their
physical,
psychological,
social and
spiritual
needs.
#7
The student
will apply
legal and
ethical
responsibilitie
s regarding all
aspects of
patient care.
90% of
students
will obtain
a 93% or
higher on
the Clinical
Skills
Evaluation
Comprehensive
clinical skills
evaluation
Spring 2010
90% of the
students
will obtain
a score of
70% or
above on
the
National
Certificatio
n exam
National CST
exam
(Certified
Surgical
Technologist)
through the
NBSTSA
(National Board
of Surgical
Technology and
Surgical
Assisting)
Spring 2010
90% of the
students
will obtain
a score of
70% or
above on
the
National
Certificatio
n exam
National CST
exam
(Certified
Surgical
Technologist)
through the
NBSTSA
(National Board
of Surgical
Technology and
Surgical
Assisting)
Spring 2010
Instructors
5 students
completed the
skills
evaluation.
Expectations
were met.
No improvement needed.
The standard
was not met.
Review sessions will be
provided just prior to students
taking the CST exam in order to
revisit and refresh materials
taught 3 semesters ago.
100% passed
with a score
above 93%.
Instructors
4 students
took the
exam.
3 students
scored 70%
or above.
75% of
students who
took the CST
exam scored
above 70%
1 students
scored below
70%
Instructors
4 students
took the
exam.
3 students
scored 70%
or above.
The standard
was not met.
75% of
students who
took the CST
exam scored
above 70%
Review sessions will be
provided just prior to students
taking the CST exam in order to
revisit and refresh materials
taught 3 semesters ago.
1 students
scored below
70%
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MATH, SCIENCES, AND RELATED DEPARTMENTS
SCIENCES DISCIPLINES (BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, GEOLOGY, KINESIOLOGY)
Dr. Alejandro Vazquez, Faculty Coordinator
SCIENCE DISCIPLINES 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.
BIOLOGY STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
a.
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
b.
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.
c.
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.
d.
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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OFFICE OF GRANTS AND RESEARCH
Souraya Hajjar, Coordinator
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.
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, monitoring, 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
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
-Promotion of the Health Career and Technical Education Division, Math and Science areas through this health
grants and research projects via health education workshops, increase of health literacy and knowledge
-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
Elaine Olsakovsky, Faculty 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 and Technical Education, Math & Science Programs offered at El Paso Community College. Continuing Education
and Enhances 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 Related Sciences is consistent with that of the El Paso Community College,
Health Career and 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
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To 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 multidisciplinary health care.
Assist in the recruitment and retention of students in Health Career Programs.
Assist in the promotion and process of articulating credit for highs schools to post secondary institutions.
Promote the Board Health 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
Charlotte Hollis, 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
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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 research guide lists with information on writing and research and the use of the Internet.
Maintain a quality and relevant library collection for EPCC students and faculty which supports EPCC’s Mission.
Maintain contact with instructors and Deans.
Provide library instructional classes that provide students with detailed information on availability 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.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
(The library portion of this was to be worked on later according to Norman Love, Spring 2010
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MATH DEPARTMENT
Lucy Michal, Faculty 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
(THESE ARE THE MATH DISRICT-WIDE SLO’S)
A mathematics student will:
1. Analyze theoretical mathematical applications and models through projects, activities and/or problems and
develop algebraic/symbolic, graphical, numerical, and narrative solutions for these problems
2. Use both written and oral communication skills to illustrate mathematical concepts, processes, complete
solutions and their implications
3. 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
4. Develop mathematical conjectures and use examples and counterexamples to defend the validity and
reasonableness of those conjectures
5. 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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