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1 S O U T H W E S T E R N C O L L E G E Programs offered: Biotechnology Certified Nursing Assistant Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Technician Basic Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Licensed Vocational Nurse Medical Assisting Medical Billing & Coding Medical Interpreter Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Office Nursing - LVN to RN Operating Room Nurse - RN Pharmaceutical and Lab Science Surgical Technology 58

2 B I O T E C H N O L O G Y None Required science course(s): BIOL 100 & 101: Principles of Biology (4.0 units) BIOL 205 & 206: DNA Science I & II (4.0 units) BIOL 211: Cell Biology (4.0 units) BIOL 229 & 230: Intro. to Research I & II (6.0 units) CHEM 170: Prep General Chemistry (4.0 units) Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding field of biology that has significant future potential for both improving life and providing a growing source of technical jobs. Biotechnology is the science of using and modifying biological materials in order to develop products and organisms for specific uses. The biotechnology laboratory technician works in a research or industrial laboratory. $16 to $26 per hour Director: Nouna Bakhiet, Ph.D. Phone (619) ext nbakhiet@swccd.edu Students accepted each year: 25 Number of semesters/units: 3 semesters Number of faculty: 1 full-time, 6 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 3 Mira Costa, City College, Miramar 59

3 C E R T I F I E D N U R S I N G A S S I S T A N T None Program Information: Provides entry-level skills for employment, awareness of opportunities in healthcare occupations, and promotes quality of patient care. The curriculum, based on state regulations, provides theory and practical application of skills needed to function as a CNA in a long-term care facility. $11 to $15 per hour Director: Cathy McJannet Phone: (619) Fax: (619) cmcjannet@swccd.edu Wait list: 3 months Number of students on wait list: 250 Students accepted each year: 140 Number of semesters/units: 7 units Number of faculty: 1 full-time, 3 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 5 Imperial Valley, Mira Costa Adult Ed. Centers: Escondido, Grossmont Union, San Diego Continuing 60

4 D E N T A L H Y G I E N E BIOL 260: Human Anatomy (5.0 units) BIOL 261: Principles of Human Physiology (4.0 units) BIOL 265: General Microbiology (5.0 units) CHEM 100: Introduction to General Chemistry (4.0 units) CHEM 110: Elementary Organic & Biological Chemistry (4.0 units) HLTH 204: Fundamentals of Nutrition (3.0 units) A dental hygienist is a licensed, preventive oral health professional who provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to the public in a variety of settings. As the preventive specialist of the dental healthcare team, the hygienist promotes and maintains oral wellness through such services as oral health assessments, x-rays, dental health education, removal of deposits and stains from teeth, and application of sealants and fluorides. The program prepares students for a career in dental hygiene through the study of humanities, social and natural sciences, and the field of dental hygiene. Emphasis on clinical practice in the context of dental care. Graduates are eligible to apply to take both state and national examinations for licensure. Registered Hygienist $44 to $56 per hour Higher Education Center 880 National City Blvd. National City, CA Director: Christine Perri Phone: (619) cperri@swccd.edu Wait list: 2 Number of students on wait list: 150 Students accepted each year: 36 Number of semesters/units: 5 semesters Number of faculty: 3 full-time, 15 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 0 61

5 E M T B A S I C EMT 100 (First Responder Course or the equivalent) with a C or better. MEDOP 230: Medical Terminology (3.0 units) Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedic is the study of emergency medical care and the evaluation and treatment of injuries. These programs focus on both technical and practical knowledge while providing requisite skills to evaluate and treat a wide variety of medical and trauma emergencies in the pre-hospital setting. Students learn to administer medication, start intravenous lines, interpret EKG rhythm strips, and defibrillate patients in cardiac arrest, as well as to administer many other advanced life support procedures. $12 to $20 per hour Courses are held at the Higher Education Center, Otay Mesa Coordinator: Karen Cook Phone: (619) kcook@swccd.edu Students accepted each year: 120 Number of semesters/units: 2 semesters Number of faculty: 1 full-time, 6 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 4 Imperial Valley, Palomar, Miramar Adult Ed. Centers: Grossmont Union 62

6 E M T P A R A M E D I C CA EMT license and equivalent of one year of work experience BIOL 190: Human Anatomy & Physiology (4.0 units) MEDOP 230: Medical Terminology (3.0 units) Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedic is the study of emergency medical care and the evaluation and treatment of injuries. These programs focus on both technical and practical knowledge while providing requisite skills to evaluate and treat a wide variety of medical and trauma emergencies in the pre-hospital setting. Students learn to administer medication, start intravenous lines, interpret EKG rhythm strips, and defibrillate patients in cardiac arrest, as well as to administer many other advanced life support procedures. $15 to $20 per hour Courses are held at the Higher Education Center, Otay Mesa Coordinator: Karen Cook Phone: (619) kcook@swccd.edu Students accepted each year: 48 Number of semesters/units: 2 semesters Number of faculty: 2 full-time, 6 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 2 Imperial Valley, Palomar 63

7 L I C E N S E D V O C A T I O N A L N U R S E CNA Required BIOL 190: Human Anatomy & Physiology (4.0 units) CD 170: Child Development (3.0 units) HLTH 204: Nutrition (3.0 units) Prepares students for direct patient care in situations where he/she is under the supervision of physicians and/or registered nurses. A major portion of the educational experience takes place in a variety of healthcare settings. $20 to $27 per hour Director: Cathy McJannet Phone: (619) Fax: (619) cmcjannet@swccd.edu Wait list: 18 months Number of students on wait list: 79 Students accepted each year: Number of semesters/units: 3 semesters Number of faculty: 2 full-time, 1 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 4 Imperial Valley, Mira Costa, City College Adult Ed: Grossmont Union HOC 64

8 M E D I C A L A S S I S T I N G None The medical assistant programs prepare students for careers as clinical medical assistants. The clinical medical assistant provides some administrative services to patients with primary duties in a clinical (back office) environment. Southwestern College offers basic and intermediate certificates and an Associate Degree for Medical Assisting. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics has placed medical offices and healthcare facilities among the top ten industries expected to generate the largest number of new jobs. Employment in health services is expected to grow quickly during the coming decades because of the expanding healthcare needs of an aging population. Few fields are as immune to recession as healthcare. Potential employers include, but are not limited to hospitals and doctors offices, urgent care, outpatient surgery, industrial and sports medicine clinics; insurance companies, skilled nursing facilities, state and federal health agencies, and medical research institutions. $12 to $17 per hour Dean: Irma Alvarez Phone: (619) ialvarez@swccd.edu Students accepted each year: Number of semesters/units: 2 to 4 semesters Number of faculty: 1 full-time, 7 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 6 Grossmont, Mira Costa, Palomar, Mesa Adult Ed. Centers: Escondido Union, Oceanside Union, Vista 65

9 M E D I C A L B I L L I N G & C O D I N G None Required science course(s) (for Intermediate certificate): BIO 190: Human Anatomy & Physiology (4.0 units) Prepares students for entry-level positions in healthcare settings where they will be responsible for validating medical codes using International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manuals to facilitate reimbursement. The basic-level prepares students to sit for the National Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination. $13 to $23 per hour Dean: Irma Alvarez Phone: (619) ialvarez@swccd.edu Students accepted each year: 150 Number of semesters/units: 2 semesters (Basic), 3 semesters (Intermediate) Number of faculty: 1 full-time, 7 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 3 Mira Costa Adult Ed: Oceanside, Vista 66

10 M E D I C A L I N T E R P R E T E R None Required science course(s) (for Intermediate certificate): BIO 190: Human Anatomy & Physiology (4.0 units) Emphasizes English/Spanish medical interpretation skills and knowledge to facilitate communication between healthcare professionals and patients. Provides a foundation for students who desire to become certified administrative and medical interpreters for the state of California. $16 to $29 per hour Dean: Irma Alvarez Phone: (619) ialvarez@swccd.edu Students accepted each year: 100 Number of semesters/units: 2 to 4 semesters Number of faculty: 1 full-time, 7 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 0 67

11 M E D I C A L L A B O R A T O R Y T E C H N O L O G Y BIOL 260: Human Anatomy (5.0 units) CHEM 100: Introduction to General Chemistry (4.0 units) CHEM 110: Elementary Organic and Biological Chemistry (4.0 units) BIOL 261: Principles of Human Physiology (4.0 units) BIOL 265: General Microbiology (5.0 units) A medical laboratory technician performs routine clinical laboratory testing procedures to provide scientific information needed in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease. Technicians use sophisticated instrumentation for these evaluations which encompass quantitative and qualitative chemical and biological analyses of body specimens. $24 - $27 per hour Program Consultant: Luis Nunez Jr., M.A. Phone: (619) Fax: (619) lnunez@swccd.edu Students accepted each year: 30 Number of semesters/units: 42 Number of faculty: 0 full-time, 6 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 1 Miramar 68

12 M E D I C A L O F F I C E None This program prepares students to work in a medical office setting. It covers instruction in administrative duties and regulations, medical record management, communication skills, office finances, and insurance and coding procedures. This program is also offered with a bilingual emphasis. It trains students to utilize their bilingual backgrounds for entry-level positions in the medical office field. The bilingual program covers additional instruction in, interpretation and translation (English/Spanish), bilingual telephone techniques, and an emphasis on bilingual medical terminology. Capacita a los estudiantes para poner en práctica las aptitudes bilingües en empleos a nivel básico en el campo de consultorios médicos. El programa incluye instrucción en procedimientos de consultorios médicos, traducción e interpretación (español/inglés), técnicas telefónicas bilingües, procesador de palabras (word processing), procedimientos sobre seguros médicos y cobros, y técnicas de resucitación (CPR). Enfasis en la terminología médica bilingüe. $11 to $16 per hour Dean: Irma Alvarez Phone: (619) ialvarez@swccd.edu Students accepted each year: 120 Number of semesters/units: 2 to 4 semesters Number of faculty: 1 full-time, 7 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 7 Grossmont, Imperial Valley, Mira Costa Adult Ed: Escondido, Oceanside, Vista 69

13 N U R S I N G - L V N T O R N BIOL 193: Principles Human Anatomy & Physiology (5.0 units) OR BIOL 260: Human Anatomy (5.0 units) & BIOL 261: Principles of Human Physiology (4.0 units) BIOL 265: General Microbiology (5.0 units) The Associate Degree Nursing program serves as the beginning preparation for the registered nurse with identified competencies, critical thinking, supervision, leadership, and entry-level computer skills. Various nursing roles are also emphasized as the student nurse prepares for state licensure. The Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC). $34 to $48 per hour Director: Cathy McJannet Phone: (619) Fax: (619) cmcjannet@swccd.edu Wait list: 1-2 years Number of students on wait list: 58 Students accepted each year: varies Number of semesters/units: 3 semesters Number of faculty: 3 full-time, 10 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 5 Grossmont, Imperial Valley, Mira Costa, Palomar, City College 70

14 O P E R A T I N G R O O M N U R S E - R N RN license required Designed to teach nurses to function in the operating room. A major portion of the experience will take place in operating rooms around San Diego, with opportunities to practice and circulating. $34 to $48 per hour Director: Cathy McJannet Phone: (619) Fax: (619) cmcjannet@swccd.edu Wait list: 1 year Number of students on wait list: ~30 Students accepted each year: Number of semesters/units: 1 semester Number of faculty: 2 full-time, 1 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 0 71

15 P H A R M A C E U T I C A L & L A B S C I E N C E CHEM 170: Preparation for General Chemistry (4.0 units) CHEM 200: General Chemistry I (5.0 units) CHEM 210: General Chemistry II (5.0 units) Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Science Program is dedicated to preparing students for careers as Chemical Technicians. The Associate of Science degree and Certificate programs include a comprehensive collection of instructional and laboratory experiences directed toward readying graduates for entry-level positions in a wide variety of chemistry-based industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, paints and coatings, inks and dyes, and electronic materials. The program curriculum is structured to equip students with many of the technical skills and competencies identified by the American Chemical Society as essential in the preparation of welltrained Chemical Technicians. $16 to $26 per hour Director: David Brown PhD Phone (619) ext dbrown@swccd.edu Students accepted each year: 25 Number of semesters/units: 2 semesters Number of faculty: 2 full-time, 3 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 0 72

16 S U R G I C A L T E C H N O L O G Y BIOL 190: Human Anatomy & Physiology (4.0 units) BIOL 260: Human Anatomy (5.0 units) Prepares the student to function in operating rooms under the direct supervision of physicians and nurses. A major portion of the learning experience will take place in hospital operating rooms. $19 to $26 per hour Director: Cathy McJannet Phone: (619) Fax: (619) cmcjannet@swccd.edu Wait list: 1 year Number of students on wait list: ~30 Students accepted each year: 20 Number of semesters/units: 3 semesters Number of faculty: 1 full-time, 2 adjunct Other colleges offering this program: 2 Mira Costa Adult Ed: Grossmont Union HOC 73