Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

The standards and benchmarks for this program were updated for the 2026-27 academic year.

Program Title: 	Endoscopic Technician
Career Cluster: 	Health Science

College Credit Certificate	
CIP Number	0351099902	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	24 credit hours 	
CTSO	HOSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Surgical Services AS degree program (1351090901).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

The program is designed to prepare students for employment as Endoscopic Technicians. 

The content includes but is not limited to communication and interpersonal skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, aseptic techniques, patient care endoscopy procedures, endoscopy procedures, patient safety, use and care of equipment and supplies, CPR, Heart saver, employability skills, basic computer literacy and endoscopic technician duties such as disinfection and processing endoscopic instruments, completing the setup and assisting during the endoscopy procedures, assisting with patient positioning and splinting as indicated, transportation of patients, and manage the endoscopy accessories, related supplies and equipment.  

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related AS and AAS degrees.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood-borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills. 
12.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills. 
13.0	Solve problems using critical thinking skills, creativity, and innovation. 
14.0	Describe the roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment. 
15.0	Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives. 
16.0	Demonstrate endoscopic technician skills. 
17.0	Demonstrate competencies in the components of the endoscopic technician related to communication and interpersonal skills.
18.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic sciences related to endoscopy.
19.0	Describe and practice safety measures in the endoscopic environment.
20.0	Perform patient care endoscopic procedures related to the endoscopic environment and describe methods for meeting patients' needs.
21.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the basic endoscopy skills necessary to function safely and effectively.
22.0	Demonstrate competencies in the components of the endoscopic technician related to knowledge and skills.
23.0	Demonstrate competencies in the components of the endoscopic technician related to legal and ethical responsibilities.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Endoscopic Technician
CIP Number: 	0351099902
Program Length: 	24 credit hours 	

Standards 1-11 are referred to as the Health Science Core and are required standards in this program. Secondary and Postsecondary students completing the health science core will not have to repeat the core in any other health science program in which it is a part.  When the recommended sequence is followed, the structure allows students to complete at specified points for employment or remain for advanced training or cross-training.  

To ensure consistency whenever these courses are offered, the health science core standards (1-11) and benchmarks have been placed in a separate document. To access this document, visit this link: 
https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/20569/urlt/health-sci-core-psav-cc-2324.rtf

This certificate program is part of the Surgical Services AS degree program (1351090901).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
Students completing intended outcomes 12-23, in addition to the health careers core, will meet the requirements of the Endoscopic Technician CCC.	
12.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills. The student will be able to:	
12.01	Locate, comprehend, and evaluate key elements of oral and written information. 	
12.02	Draft, revise, and edit written documents using correct grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. 	
12.03	Present information formally and informally for specific purposes and audiences.	
13.0	Solve problems using critical thinking skills, creativity, and innovation. The student will be able to:	
13.01	Employ critical thinking skills independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions. 	
13.02	Employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts. 	
13.03	Identify and document workplace performance goals and monitor progress toward those goals. 	
13.04	Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making. 	
14.0	Describe the roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment. The student will be able to: 	
14.01	Describe the nature and types of healthcare organizations.	
14.02	Describe the effect of key organizational systems on performance and quality.	
14.03	List and describe quality control systems and/or practices common to the workplace. 	
14.04	Describe the impact of the global economy on healthcare organizations. 	
15.0	Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives. The student will be able to:	
15.01	Employ leadership skills to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.	
15.02	Establish and maintain effective working relationships to accomplish objectives and tasks. 	
15.03	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks. 	
15.04	Employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others. 	
15.05	Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. 	
15.06	Recognize factors and situations that may lead to conflict. 	
15.07	Demonstrate effective techniques for managing team conflict. 	
15.08	Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective interdepartmental relationships.	
16.0	Demonstrate endoscopic technician skills. The student will be able to:	
16.01	Apply the principles of medical and sterile asepsis to the processing and use of instruments, equipment, and supplies.	
16.02	Apply infection control techniques following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
16.03	Inspect equipment and supplies for condition and quality.	
16.04	Identify principles and demonstrate techniques of achieving disinfection and sterilization.	
16.05	Decontaminate instruments, equipment, and environment.	
16.06	Demonstrate the ability to identify, correct, and report on sterile packaging integrity.	
16.07	Restock supplies and equipment.	
16.08	Identify instruments, equipment, and supplies for endoscopic procedures.	
16.09	Demonstrate the ability to label and package materials as required.	
16.10	Demonstrate supply storage methods for instruments and equipment.	
17.0	Demonstrate competencies in the components of the endoscopic technician related to communication and interpersonal skills. The student will be able to:	
17.01	Use various forms of communication in the role of an endoscopic technician to communicate relevant, accurate, and complete information in a concise and clear manner.	
17.02	Collaborate with the patient, physician, and other members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient’s endoscopy care to promote positive outcomes.  	
17.03	Demonstrate proper use of communication technology, including, but not limited to, intercoms, computers, written documentation logs, and paging systems.	
17.04	Demonstrate patient interviewing techniques. 	
17.05	Facilitate teamwork as a patient advocate and assistant to the physician.	
17.06	Demonstrate competency regarding reporting and documentation responsibilities.	
18.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic sciences related to endoscopy. The student will be able to:	
18.01	Apply knowledge of the microbial environment to the care of the patient. 	
18.02	Relate anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to endoscopic procedures.	
18.03	Apply the principles of medical and surgical asepsis to endoscopic procedures being performed.	
18.04	Discuss electricity, computers, and robotics as they relate to endoscopic procedures.	
19.0	Describe and practice safety measures in the endoscopic environment. The student will be able to:	
19.01	Inspect equipment and supplies for condition and quality.	
19.02	Implement appropriate patient safety goals in compliance with hospital policy.	
19.03	Apply knowledge of endoscopic hazards for patient safety. 	
20.0	Perform patient care endoscopic procedures related to the endoscopic environment and describe methods for meeting patients’ needs.  The student will be able to:	
20.01	Perform safe patient transfer and transportation techniques used within the endoscopy unit.	
20.02	Apply the principles of safe usage of the electrosurgical unit, laser, endoscopes, and other equipment.	
20.03	Identify the roles of the endoscopic team members during each phase of the endoscopic procedure.	
20.04	Describe the principles of positioning, draping the patient, passing instruments, monitoring the field, and manipulating the scope.	
20.05	Describe the perioperative techniques, methods, and management of anesthesia related to the type of endoscopy procedure.	
20.06	Apply knowledge of endoscopic techniques, such as assisting with proper specimen handling methods. 	
21.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the basic endoscopy skills necessary to function safely and effectively. The student will be able to:	
21.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the gastrointestinal system, respiratory system, and stages of disease. 	
21.02	Select instruments, equipment, and supplies for endoscopic procedures using physician preference/procedure cards.	
21.03	Demonstrate the ability to prepare and/or update physician preference cards. 	
21.04	Differentiate appropriate use of medical sterile technique regarding the donning of sterile gloves and the use of instruments, supplies, and equipment.	
22.0	Demonstrate competencies in the components of the endoscopic technician related to knowledge and skills. The student will be able to:	
22.01	Prioritize patient care in any given circumstance to expedite the procedure.	
22.02	Describe preoperative diagnosis and complications related to the specific endoscopic procedures.	
22.03	Describe and apply patient diagnostic and monitoring devices as applicable to the endoscopy specialty. 	
22.04	Assist the surgical team with preoperative preparation of the patient to facilitate proper patient care, including, but not limited to, positioning, draping, and setup preparation. 	
22.05	Identify anatomical structures correctly during endoscopy procedures. 	
22.06	Demonstrate appropriate tissue handling techniques, including the care of the endoscopic specimens.	
22.07	Describe the appropriate sequence for endoscopic procedures.	
22.08	Utilize appropriate techniques to assist with facilitating visualization.	
22.09	Demonstrate appropriate safe endoscopic techniques when the case involves either thermal, radiological, laparoscopic, environmental, or other known endoscopy hazards. 	
22.10	Demonstrate competence of the appropriate usage of endoscopic instruments, equipment, and supplies.  	
22.11	Assist the surgical team with postoperative care of the patient. 	
22.12	Demonstrate appropriate response to emergency situations, including respiratory/cardiac arrest situations, sudden hypoxia, hemorrhage, shock, endoscopy misadventures, contamination, perforation of viscus or cavity, critical equipment failure, and injury. 	
23.0	Demonstrate competencies in the components of the endoscopic technician related to legal and ethical responsibilities. The student will be able to:	
23.01	State methods, standards, and aids that assist an endoscopic technician with interpreting and following legal responsibilities.	
23.02	Explain the job requirements of an endoscopic technician.	
23.03	Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, ethical, moral, and professional responsibilities of working as an endoscopic technician and the professional skills necessary to fulfill the role. 	
23.04	Provide health care within the ethical/legal framework of the endoscopic technician’s job description, including role responsibilities and limitations.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools, and equipment, as well as experimental, quality, and safety procedures, are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

The Human Patient Simulator (HPS) or other accepted simulation scenarios may be used for a limited number of clinical hours. A low teacher-student ratio in the lab and clinical area is strongly recommended.  The recommended maximum ratio is 1:8.

Special Notes

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the health care industry: planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.

This program meets the Department of Health’s education requirements for HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, and Prevention of Medical Errors.  Although not a requirement for initial licensure, it is a requirement for renewal, therefore, the instructor may provide a certificate for renewal purposes to the student verifying these requirements have been met.

If students in this program are seeking a licensure, certificate, or registration through the Department of Health, please refer to 456.0635, F.S., for more information on disqualification for a license, certificate, or registration through the Department of Health.

The Endoscopy Technician Core Curriculum should be taught by qualified staff, including but not limited to physicians, registered nurses, certified endoscopic technicians, and experienced endoscopic technicians. 

Entering students who have successfully completed the program, Nursing Assistant, or currently Nationally Certified as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), should be given appropriate advanced standing. 

The CORE should be taken first in the program. Following the successful completion of the core, the student is eligible to take the National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards Assessment with instructor approval and the completion of a portfolio.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.