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ARC/STSA SELF-STUDY REPORT - ST – 2013 Standards 1 11/14

THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS (CAAHEP)

in collaboration with

THE ACCREDITATION REVIEW COUNCIL ON EDUCATION IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY AND SURGICAL ASSISTING

(ARC/STSA)

SELF–STUDY REPORT

OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

based on the CAAHEP 2013 Standards and Guidelines the Accreditation of Educational Programs in for Surgical Technology

The purpose of this report form is to serve as a guide to the program’s self-assessment of the effectiveness of the program in demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the 2013 Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Surgical Technology through the process of review, analysis, explanation and submission of supporting documentation for the program under consideration.

The report is to be completed by the sponsoring institution and its appointees, signed by President/CEO, Dean or comparable administrator, and the Program Director, and submitted on or before the due date determined during the Initial Accreditation Conference Call.

INSTRUCTIONS/NOTES FOR USE OF THIS ELECTRONIC FORM

All response boxes on this form will automatically expand as text is entered. Additional rows for response tables can be added by placing the cursor in the bottom right cell and using the “tab” key to add as many

rows as applicable for the program’s response. Check boxes can be completed by “double left-clicking” on the box. Select the “Checked” radio button on the Check Box Form Field

Options page, and select “ok”.


Program Data:

Name of Program Surgical Technology Program

Sponsoring Institution Colorado Mesa University

City, State Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

Program ID# 3629

Program Director Lorrie Etenburn, CST/CSFA

Length(s) of Program(s) (in months)

21 months or 4 semesters and one summer

Program Enrollment Capacity (August 1 through July 31)

2016

8/1/2015-7/31/2016

2015

8/1/2014-7/31/2015 (if applicable)

2014

8/1/2013-7/31/2014 (if applicable)

Maximum # of Students per Cohort: 12

Maximum # of Starts per Year: 1

Program Maximum Enrollment Capacity: 12

Actual # of Students Enrolled per Cohort:

[programs with multiple starts should list the number of students per cohort individually – example: 5 starting cohorts = 10 /11 /10 / 9 /12 ] 2 N/A

Maximum # of Students in Clinical at any point in the year: 3

Award(s) Granted (check all that apply)

Certificate Diploma

AS Degree AAS Degree AOS Degree

other degree (please specify):


Section I: Sponsorship A. Sponsoring Educational Institution

A sponsoring institution must be at least one of the following: 1.A post-secondary academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency that is recognized by the

U.S. Department of Education, and authorized under applicable law or other acceptable authority to provide a post-secondary program, which awards a minimum of a certificate/diploma at the completion of the program.

2.A foreign post-secondary academic institution acceptable to CAAHEP, which is authorized under applicable law or other acceptable authority to provide a postsecondary program, which awards a minimum of a certificate/diploma at the completion of the academic program.

3. A hospital or medical center that is institutionally accredited, and authorized under applicable law or other acceptable authority to provide healthcare, which awards a minimum of a certificate/diploma at the completion of the academic program.

4. A branch of the United States Armed Forces, which awards a minimum of a certificate/diploma at the completion of the program.

1. List the sponsoring institution accreditor(s) and approval agencies acceptable to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education

Programs (CAAHEP) in the table below:

Accreditor/Agency Name Accreditation/Approval Expiration Date Colorado Mesa University Higher Learning Commission 5/2024

For all accreditors/agencies listed above, please submit a copy of the institutional accreditation/state agency approval certificate or letter demonstrating that the sponsoring institution is currently institutionally accredited or agency approved. Place these documents under Tab 1 of the Appendix to this report.

NOTE: Institutional Accrediting Agencies acceptable to CAAHEP include, but are not limited to the following: Schools/Colleges/Universities: Regional Accreditors; National Accreditors including but not limited to ACICS, ACCET, ACCSCT, COE, ABHES, DTEC. Hospitals: The Joint Commission, HFAP, DNV Healthcare, Inc. Military: DOD – please refer to ARC/STSA Surgical Technology SIG’s – page 3, online at www.arcstsa.org/index.php/educators/educators-surgical-technology/st-arcstsa-documents/, for a more comprehensive listing.

2. Please submit an ARC/STSA Institutional Data Form under Tab 1 of the Appendix to this report.

3. Please submit an ARC/STSA Program Data Form under Tab 1 of the Appendix to this report. 4. Please check the primary and secondary descriptors, as applicable, which best describes the institutional sponsor of the program:

(Select one from each column below):

Hospital

Community or Junior College

School of Allied Health

Medical Clinic

Veteran’s Administration

Academic Health Center

Vocational/Technical School

Career School

University or 4 yr College

U.S. Armed Forces

Private, Non-Profit

Private, For Profit

Public, Non-Profit

Public, For Profit


B. Consortium Sponsor 1. A consortium sponsor is an entity consisting of two or more

members that exists for the purpose of operating an educational program. In such instances, at least one of the members of the consortium must meet the requirements of a sponsoring educational institution as described in I.A.

2. The responsibilities of each member of the consortium must be clearly documented as a formal affiliation agreement or memorandum of understanding, which includes governance and lines of authority.

5. Does the program participate in a consortium agreement? YES NO

If NO, please skip to Question 6.

If YES, please list all member institutions included in the consortium:

Consortium Institution(s) Name

N/A If YES, please submit an ARC/STSA Consortium Report Form (Form B-1 and B-2) under Tab 1 of the Appendix to this report.

If YES, please submit a copy of the formal affiliation agreement or memorandum of understanding for all consortium institutions under

C. Responsibilities of Sponsor The Sponsor must assure that the provisions of these Standards and Guidelines are met.

6. Describe how the sponsoring institution (school) demonstrates that it ensures that the program meets or exceeds the Standards in the text

box below:

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) standards and guidelines and the Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) were used to recommend, develop and apply for Colorado Mesa University undergraduate curriculum approval to begin the program. These accreditation Standards and Guidelines set the minimum standards of quality used in accrediting programs that prepare individuals to enter the Surgical Technology profession. Standards are used for guiding all curriculum and the program structure. Colorado Mesa University undergraduate curriculum committee approves course description, outline and student learning objectives prior to program approval. The student learning outcomes were developed from the ARC/STSA guidelines. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accredits the University and reviews every program on a five-year basis. The Program Coordinator of the Surgical Technology Program and Director of Health Sciences review the student learning objectives and outcomes of course and program success annually. All Health Science Programs have annual or bi-annual, advisory board meetings with the community of interest to review annual outcomes, student learning objectives, and program outcomes as well as program goals.


Curriculum Development: CMU’s Curriculum Policies and Procedures Manual (CPPM) provides a procefor creation of new programs. The manual is available on the institution’s website http://www.coloradomesa.edu/facsenate/documents/CurriculumPoliciesandProceduresManualApril182014.pBased on the curricular framework outlined in the CPPM and using professional standards and guidelines faculty delineated Surgical Technology plans of study to facilitate the attainment of expected individual student learning outcomes and coordination with the program’s expected Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). In addition, SLOs align with the program’s mission, goals, and expected roles of graduates. In 2013, Colorado Mesa University hosted a site visit by the Higher Learning Commission. At that time, the SLOs of all programs were evaluated and revised to align with the university’s SLOs. Student Learning Outcomes are clearly stated in every course syllabi. Core Curriculum includes but is not limited to:

CORE CURRICULUM FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY:

I. Healthcare sciences A. Anatomy and physiology B. Pharmacology and anesthesia C. Medical terminology D. Microbiology E. Pathophysiology

II. Technological sciences A. Electricity B. Information technology C. Robotics

III. Patient care concepts A. Biopsychosocial needs of the patient B. Death and dying

IV. Surgical technology A. Preoperative

1. Non-sterile a. Attire b. Preoperative physical preparation of the patient c. Patient identification d. Transportation e. Review of the chart f. Surgical consent g. Transfer h. Positioning i. Urinary catheterization j. Skin preparation k. Equipment

l. Instrumentation 2. Sterile

a. Asepsis and sterile technique b. Hand hygiene and surgical scrub c. Gowning and gloving


d. Surgical counts e. Draping

B. Intra-operative: Sterile 1. Specimen care 2. Abdominal incisions 3. Hemostasis 4. Exposure 5. Catheters and drains 6. Wound closure 7. Surgical Dressings 8. Wound healing 9. Tissue replacement materials 10. Emergency patient situations C. Post-anesthesia care unit 1. Methods of disinfection and sterilization 2. Sterile storage & distribution 3. Environmental disinfection of the OR D. Perioperative case management E. Assistant circulator role F. Surgical procedures 1. Surgical specialties a. General b. Obstetrics and gynecology c. Genitourinary d. Otorhinolaryngology e. Orthopedic f. Oral and maxillofacial g. Plastic and reconstructive h. Ophthalmic i. Cardiothoracic j. Peripheral vascular k. Neurosurgery G. Surgical rotation 1. Surgical rotation case requirements 2. First and second scrub role and observation V. Professional Practice A. Professionalism 1. Professional management 2. Employability skills 3. Communication skills and teamwork 4. Ethical and moral issues 5. Legal issues, documentation and risk management

B. Health care facility information 1. Health care facility organization and management 2. Physical environment 3. All-hazards preparation


Approval of this program also requires Trustee approval of the following courses, outlined in the course sequencing found in Attachment 4 of curriculum proposal sent to Board of trustees at Colorado Mesa University:

SUTE 200 Medical Terminology in Surgical Technology (3) Exploration of word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical language today. Students will learn to combine words to create appropriate medical conditions. Students will learn medical terms, spelling, and definitions related to major body systems, surgical procedures, and conditions associated with the operating room. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Surgical Technology Program; Completion of Surgical Technology Foundation courses (BIOL 209/209L; BIOL 210/210L; BIOL 241; PSYC 150). Co-requisite(s): SUTE 202, SUTE 204, SUTE 206. SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surgical Technology (4) Approaches to surgical technology. Students will learn tasks and responsibilities of the surgical technologist including the practice of sterile technique, surgical scrub, gown and glove, patient positioning, draping, and surgical prep on patients. Students will learn the practice of standard precautions in surgery. Skills will be practiced in a clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Surgical Technology Program; Completion of Surgical Technology Foundation courses (BIOL 209/209L; BIOL 210/210L; BIOL 241; PSYC 150). Co-requisite(s): SUTE 200, SUTE 204, SUTE 206. SUTE 204 Basic Surgical Technology Skills Lab (4) Clinical approaches to surgical technology. Students will demonstrate the use of electrocautery and laser equipment, as well as endoscopic instruments. They will describe commonly used lab and x-ray tests, as well as instrumentation used for abdominal and laparoscopic procedures. Students will demonstrate basic set up for urology, and ear, nose, throat and eye procedures. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Surgical Technology Program; Completion of Surgical Technology Foundation courses (BIOL 209/209L; BIOL 210/210L; BIOL 241; PSYC 150). Co-requisite(s): SUTE 200, SUTE 202, SUTE 206. SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surgical Technology (2) Exploration of safe use of prescription and nonprescription drugs. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of safe drug use in promoting and maintaining health. The course will examine how drugs affect the body by changing many of its normal mechanisms and thereby contributing to potential health problems during surgery. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Surgical Technology Program; Completion of Surgical Technology Foundation courses (BIOL 209/209L; BIOL 210/210L; BIOL 241; PSYC 150). Co-requisite(s): SUTE 200, SUTE 202, SUTE 204 SUTE 210 Safety in Surgical Technology (3) Exploration of information to prepare, plan, detect and communicate safety and security in the surgical arena. Students will learn tasks and responsibilities of incident-management, all- hazard preparation, and components for personal, community, and institutional disaster planning. They will learn OSHA, CDC, and environmental safety and protection for their practice. Prerequisite(s): SUTE 200, SUTE 202, SUTE 204, SUTE 206. Co-requisite(s): SUTE 212, SUTE 214, SUTE 218.


SUTE 212 Surgical Procedures I (3) Exploration of specific surgical specialties including General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecologic, Genitourinary, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgical. This course introduces the student to the surgical specialties with a focus on a systems review of pathology in conjunction with specific procedures performed, specialized instrumentation, and surgical modalities of each surgical specialty. Prerequisite(s): SUTE 200, SUTE 202, SUTE 204, SUTE 206. Co-requisite(s): SUTE 210, SUTE 214, SUTE 218. SUTE 214 Surgical Procedures II (3) Exploration of specific surgical specialties including Otorhinolaryngologic, Oral and Maxillofacial, Plastic and Reconstructive, Ophthalmic, Cardiothoracic, and Peripheral Vascular. Students will learn the surgical specialties with a focus on a systems review of pathology in conjunction with specific procedures performed, specialized instrumentation, and surgical modalities of each surgical specialty. Prerequisite(s): SUTE 200, SUTE 202, SUTE 204, SUTE 206. Co-requisite(s): SUTE 210, SUTE 212, SUTE 218. SUTE 218 Specialty Surgical Procedures (4) Exploration of specific surgical specialties including plastic, pediatric, ophthalmic, vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgery, thoracic, and cardiac surgery. The student will focus on a systems review of pathology in conjunction with specific procedures performed, specialized instrumentation, and surgical modalities of each surgical specialty. Prerequisite(s): SUTE 200, SUTE 202, SUTE 204, SUTE 206. Co-requisite(s): SUTE 210, SUTE 212, SUTE 218. SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I (4) Development of the student's individualized experience via practice in the field. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating proficiency in skills necessary for participation in basic surgical procedures. This course will afford the student the opportunity to build on skills learned and actively participate in selected surgical procedures in the basic surgical specialties learned in Surgical Procedures I. Prerequisite(s): SUTE 210, SUTE 212, SUTE 214, SUTE 218. Co-requisite(s): SUTE 230, SUTE 240. SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II (4) Development of the student's individualized experience via practice in the field. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating proficiency in skills necessary for participation in basic surgical procedures learned in Surgical Procedures II. Prerequisite(s): SUTE 210, SUTE 212, SUTE 214, SUTE 218. Co-requisite(s): SUTE 220, SUTE 240. SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III (4) Development of the student's individualized experience via practice in the field. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating proficiency in skills necessary for participation in basic surgical procedures in specialty areas learned in Specialty Surgical Procedures. The student will prepare for the final competencies and prepare for transition to the work environment. Prerequisite(s): SUTE 210, SUTE 212, SUTE 214, SUTE 218. Co-requisite(s): SUTE 220, SUTE 230.


7. Please submit an institutional organizational chart indicating the line of responsibility between the president/CEO (or comparable appointment) and the program, including the program director and surgical technology faculty under Tab 1 of the Appendix to this report. Attachment: Organizational Chart 2017

8. Does the program enroll cohorts of students at a number that is below YES NO

or equal to the program’s stated maximum enrollment capacity on the

Program Data Form submitted? For the first year, there are 26 Pre- Surgical Technology students in the advising group for application process on June 1, 2017. The interest in the program indicates that the second cohort should be filled at the maximum capacity of 12 students.

9. Please submit rosters of students in alphabetical order by anticipated graduation/on-time completion cohorts according to ARC/STSA

academic reporting year [August 1-July 31] using the ARC/STSA Outcomes Tracking Form for all student cohorts currently enrolled in the surgical technology program under Tab 2 of the Appendix to this report.

NOTE: The rosters should include all students enrolled in the program who were enrolled/anticipated to graduate with each cohort.

Please indicate the enrollment date, graduation or anticipated completion date (based on the student’s original enrollment plan), or withdrawal date for each student listed on the roster.]

10. Please submit an ARC/STSA Clinical Sufficiency Survey for the surgical technology program, including supporting documentation,

under Tab 2 of the Appendix to this report. Add PAC 2015 -2017

11. Please list the publications (catalog, handbook, brochure, web page, etc.) where the program goals and learning domains are listed in the table below.

1. http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health-sciences/degrees/surgical-technology.html 2. http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health-sciences/documents/ST%20Information%20Packet.pdf 3. https://www.coloradomesa.edu/catalog/documents/CMU_Catalog_1617.pdf

CMU Student Learning Outcomes

Vision, Values and Mission:

Colorado Mesa University was founded, not as an end but to enable its students and the residents of Western Colorado to create their own future and not simply enter a future that's been created for them. Within its resource constraints, the university has an obligation to offer the highest quality academic programs and services to those whom it serves to enable them to prepare for their future. Because the environment in which it functions is in a constant state of change, the university, like its students, must recognize that growth and change are an integral part of our collective future. University stakeholders must embrace the notion that change and innovation within the institution should be the norm rather than a necessity in response to crises. In this context, then, our goals are built around the theme of "Achieving a Higher Degree." This theme reflects a key element of the university’s strategic plan: the philosophy that as the institution adapts to its changing world, it does so with the overarching goal of supporting the residents of Western Colorado to achieve a higher degree of educational attainment by preparing students to function successfully in the future.

Colorado Mesa University values:


• high quality education in a student-centered environment; • small class sizes and a high level of student/faculty interaction; • a learning environment that develops and promotes the skills of inquiry, reflection, critical thinking, problem-

solving, innovation, teamwork, and communication in students; • student choice in academic programming that prepares future leaders to function as productive and responsible

members of a global society; • opportunities that engage students in applied learning; • a faculty recognized for their professional expertise and quality of instruction; • a staff committed to the highest quality of service to the College community; • an attainable, accessible post-secondary experience for students in and outside of Western Colorado that

emphasizes continuous improvement; • a vibrant and varied campus setting that values diversity and diverse activities, and encourages involvement and

interaction outside the classroom; • a culture committed to integrity and academic and intellectual freedom; • a community and region that supports the College in multiple ways; • state-of-the-art facilities and technologies that enhance the learning environment; and a diversity of students, faculty, staff that promotes a balanced exchange of ideas.

Colorado Mesa University Student Learning Outcomes

Associate of Science degree graduate:

Student Learning Outcomes

Surgical Technology Program

Student Learning Outcomes:

CMU Institutional statement: Committed to a personal approach, Colorado Mesa University is a dynamic learning environment that offers abundant opportunities for students and the larger community to grow intellectually, professionally, and personally. By celebrating exceptional teaching, academic excellence, scholarly and creative activities, and by encouraging diversity, critical thinking, and social responsibility, CMU advances the common good of Colorado and beyond.

• locate, gather and organize evidence on an assigned topic addressing a course or discipline-related question or a question of practice in a work or community setting (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning);

1. Apply knowledge and skills from the biological sciences to safely perform during the preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of patient care. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, legal, moral, and medical values related to the patient and the surgical team.

(Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)

3. Integrate knowledge gained in core surgical technology courses to prepare for the role of a surgical technologist, working with surgical interventions.



Use program-level mathematical concepts and methods to understand, analyze, and explain issues in quantitative terms (Intellectual Skills: Quantitative Fluency);

4. Correlate the elements, action, and use of medications and anesthetic agents used during the peri-operative experience.

Make and defend claims in a well-organized, professional document and/or oral presentation that is appropriate for a specific audience (Intellectual Skills: Communication Fluency);

5. Utilize appropriate medical terminology to communicate clearly, professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers and provide for accurate documentation. (Communication Fluency)

6. Employ appropriate ethical, professional, and respectful values while providing care to diverse populations within the healthcare system. (Communication Fluency)

Identify and gather the information/data relevant to the essential question, issue and/or problem and develop informed conclusions (Intellectual Skills: Critical Thinking).

7. Utilize learned competencies to assemble and operate instruments, equipment and supplies for the delivery of patient care as an entry-level practitioner during basic surgical procedures. (Intellectual Skills: Critical Thinking).

8. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize the surgical field, while considering the physiology and urgency of patient care needs. (Intellectual Skills: Critical Thinking).


Program goals Course Mapping Assessment Outcomes

Surgical Technology Program.






BIO 209; 209L; 210, 210L

241, SUTE 204

Integrated throught the curriculum and in clinical evaluation.

SUTE 202

Surgical Technology Practicum SUTE 220; SUTE 230; SUTE 240

Tests

Quizzes

Projects

Assessment in clinical evaluation

Tests

Surgical Lab experience

Clinical evaluation

Surgical case reviews,

Competency tests


SUTE 206 Tests

Quizzes


SUTE 200; SUTE 202: SUTE206: SUTE 210; SUTE 212; SUTE 214; SUTE 220; SUTE 230; SUTE 240

Tests


Clinical evaluation


Competency tests




Tests


Clinical evaluation


Competency tests



SUTE 220; SUTE 230; SUTE 240


Tests


Clinical evaluation


Competency tests

Publication Page or specific web address Surgical Technology Student Handbook Tab 49 Each course syllabi

Please submit a copy of the applicable page(s) from each publication (page, webpage, brochure, etc) listed in the table above under Tab 3 of the Appendix to this report. (**Please submit the cover page of the document and the specific page(s) that includes the program’s goals and

learning domains. Please do NOT submit the entire publication.)

Each Syllabi and Student Handbook contain the program goals and learning domains.

12. Do program goals include goals in the cognitive domain? YES NO

Please list only the program goals in the cognitive domain as currently published: (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)





13. Do program goals include goals in the psychomotor domain? YES NO

Please list only the program goals in the psychomotor domain as currently published: 1. Apply knowledge and skills from the biological sciences to safely perform during the preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of patient care. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)



14. Do program goals include goals in the affective domain? YES NO

Please list only the program goals in the affective domain as currently published: 2.Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, legal, moral, and medical values related to the patient and the surgical team.


15. Do program goals include the minimum statement that the program YES NO

prepares competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains and learning domains?

16. Please list the publications (catalog, handbook, brochure, web page, etc.) where the minimum competency statement is listed in the table below.

Publication Page or specific web address https://www.coloradomesa.edu/catalog/documents/CMU_Catalog_1617.pdf

Page 99

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/academic-program-sheets/documents/1617/AAS_Surgical-Technology_1617.pdf

Surgical Technology Handbook Tab 49, http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health-sciences/degrees/surgical-technology-student-handbook.pdf

Surgical Technology Application http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health-sciences/degrees/surgical-technology.html

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS OFFERED:


Associate of Applied Sciences Surgical Technology

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This program prepares the student to work in surgical operations areas under the supervision of surgeons,

registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They may help set up operating room, prepare and transport

patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and

surgeon’s assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

The program will be delivered by classroom time and clinical time as described in the course syllabus. Clinical

placements will be at surgical site affiliations in western Colorado.

CONTACT INFORMATION Department of Health Sciences, Maverick Center 170, 970‐248‐1398.

17. Describe and analyze the ability of the curriculum offered to ensure achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains of learning. Be specific.

Description and analysis: The program director has met with multiple surgical facilities to gain support for this program on the western slope of Colorado. The curriculum logically and deliberately builds upon a foundation from the liberal arts, sciences, humanities, and associate of science education. The surgical technology courses start the second year and build on sciences and the fundamentals of surgical technology roles. A three credit hours course first semester builds on safety. Course workbuilds from fundamental to skilled procedures and clinical experience of the surgical technologist. The student develops a reflective understanding of human experiences, critical reasoning skills, a professional value system, knowledge, skill, and competence in the surgical technology program. Through role modeling and working with professionals, an awareness of self and others, sound communication skills, and cultivation of a desire for lifelong learning is developed. A suggested curricular plan is available for the program; these are posted in the program sheet at http://www.coloradomesa.edu/academic-program-sheets/documents/1617/AAS_Surgical-Technology_1617.pdf. The Student Handbook is used as a guide in developing an individualized curricular plan with prospective and current students. Each curriculum is structured in order to achieve student learning outcomes and program goals. The course mapping on page 11-13 demonstrates assessment of the student learning goals in each course. The ultimate goal being prepared to pass the national certification in surgical technology. The Associate of Applied Science, Surgical Technology Program is designed to cover both the academic and clinical skills necessary to perform as a surgical technologist. The program begins fall semester of each year. Certain prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission to the professional portion, the 2nd year, of this program. Students will complete this Associate Degree program in sequence with prerequisites and Essential Learning courses the first year. The application process will occur in the second semester or their first year. Once accepted to the program, the second year will prepare students to work as operating room technologists and assist in surgical operations. Surgical technologists work as members of a healthcare team alongside surgeons, registered nurses, and other health care workers. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries. Students will be prepared to work in many areas of the surgery setting including preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision


sites, positioning patients on the operating table, covering patients with sterile drapes, and taking patients to and from the operating room. Surgical technologists prepare sterile solutions and medications used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly. They help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves. During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. They also hold retractors and may hold internal organs in place during the procedure. Technologists also may handle specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Surgical technologists who take and pass the certifying examination offered by the NBSTSA (National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) are certified and authorized to use the initials CST to designate their status as a Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification can be a means of upward mobility, a condition of employment, a route to higher salary, or a source of national recognition.

A. Appropriateness of Goals and Learning Domains

The program must regularly assess its goals and learning domains. Program personnel must identify and respond to changes in the needs and/or expectations of its communities of interest. An advisory committee that is representative of at least each of the communities of interest named in these Standards, must be designated and charged with the responsibility of meeting at least annually, to assist program and sponsoring institutional personnel in formulating and periodically revising appropriate goals and learning domains, monitoring needs and expectations, and ensuring program responsiveness to change.

18. Does the program have a Program Advisory Committee (PAC)? YES NO

If YES, please submit a current ARC/STSA Program Advisory Committee Form under Tab 4 of the Appendix to this report.

If YES, please submit a brief résumé for the committee’s public member, including employment and education history, under Tab 6 of the Appendix to this report. **Please note: The public member for the surgical technology program’s advisory committee holds a duty to

represent the interests of the patient that may come under the care of the surgical technologist, and therefore has a vested interest in the proper education of the surgical technologist for quality patient care. The public member must not be a current or former employee of the sponsoring institution, a current or former employee of any clinical affiliate associated with the program, nor a current or former healthcare provider. The public member must not be a current or former student of the surgical technology program.

Working on committee member that is not involved with the University or Hospitals, which is hard to find in Mesa County.

If YES, please submit a copy of proof of a current NCCA-approved credential in the field of Surgical Technology (CST or CST/CSFA) for the committee’s current practicing CST member under Tab 6 of the Appendix to this report. Proof consists of submission of one of the

following: a copy of the NBSTSA certification card, a copy of the NBSTSA certification certificate, or a copy of the verification page from the NBSTSA website (www.nbstsa.org).

19. How often does the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meet?

ANNUALLY SEMI-ANNUALLY OTHER

If OTHER, please specify:


20. At the most recent Program Advisory Committee meeting, indicate which of the representatives of the community of needs attended the meeting, using the grid below: (Check the box if the representative attended; do NOT check box if the representative did not attend.)

Meeting Date: October 2015- July 2016 Meeting Date: 2-22-2017 Meeting Date:

Student Representative Student Representative Student Representative

Graduate Representative Graduate Representative Graduate Representative

Faculty Representative Faculty Representative Faculty Representative

Administrator Representative Administrator Representative Administrator Representative

Physician Representative Physician Representative Physician Representative

Public Member Representative Public Member Representative Public Member Representative

Employer Representative Employer Representative Employer Representative

Practicing CST Representative Practicing CST Representative Practicing CST Representative

21. Does the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) assess the program’s goals and YES NO

learning domains on a minimum of an annual basis? (see goals and learning domains under Standard II.C.)

If YES to question 21, please list the meeting date and page number of the corresponding minutes (located under Tab 5 of the Appendix to this report) that demonstrates PAC assessment of program goals and learning domains.

PAC Meeting Date PAC Minutes Page Number

2-22-2017 See Tab 5

If YES to question 21, please skip to question 23.

22. If NO to Question 21, does the program have a plan of action for Program YES NO

Advisory Committee (PAC) assessment of the program’s goals and learning domains on a minimum of an annual basis?

If YES, please submit a copy of the plan of action for PAC assessment of the program’s goals and learning domains under Tab 7 of the Appendix to this report. The plan of action should be developed utilizing the required ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form.

If NO to Question 22, please develop and submit a plan of action and timeline for Program Advisory Committee assessment of the program’s goals and learning domains on a minimum of an annual basis under Tab 7 of the Appendix to this report. The plan of action should be developed utilizing the required ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form.

PAC assessment of goals and learning domains plan of action and timeline:

23. Does the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) assess all program YES NO

resources on a minimum of an annual basis? (see resources under Standards III.A., III.B, and III.C.)


If YES, please list the meeting date and page number of the corresponding minutes (located under Tab 5 of the Appendix to this report) that demonstrates PAC assessment of program resources.


2-22- 2017 Tab 5 9-2017 next meeting to assess Program Goals, resources, curriculum



Advisory Committee (PAC) assessment of all program resources on a minimum of an annual basis? (see resources under Standards III.A., III.B, and III.C.)

If YES, please submit a copy of the plan of action for PAC assessment of all program resources under Tab 7 of the Appendix to this report. The plan of action should be developed utilizing the required ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form.

If NO to Question 24, please develop and submit a plan of action and timeline for Program Advisory Committee assessment of all program resources on a minimum of an annual basis under Tab 7 of the Appendix to this report. The plan of action should be developed utilizing the required ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form.

25. Does the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) assess all program outcomes YES NO

on a minimum of an annual basis? (see outcomes under Standard IV.B.1.)

If YES, please list the meeting date and page number of the corresponding minutes (located under Tab 5 of the Appendix to this report) that demonstrates PAC assessment of program outcomes.


Outcomes to be reassessed in Fall 2018 Minutes to be completed after meeting



Advisory Committee (PAC) assessment of all program outcomes on a minimum of an annual basis? (see outcomes under Standard IV.B.1.)

If YES, please submit a copy of the plan of action for PAC assessment of all program outcomes under Tab 8 of the Appendix to this report. The plan of action should be developed utilizing the required ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form.


If NO to Question 26, please develop and submit a plan of action and timeline for Program Advisory Committee assessment of all program outcomes on a minimum of an annual basis under Tab 7 of the Appendix to this report. The plan of action should be developed utilizing the required ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form. III. Resources

A. Type and Amount

Program resources must be sufficient to ensure the achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes. Resources must include, but are not limited to: faculty; clerical and support staff; curriculum; finances; offices; classroom, laboratory, and ancillary student facilities; clinical affiliates; equipment; supplies; computer resources; instructional reference materials; and faculty/staff continuing education.

Guideline: The student to instructor ratio for laboratory instruction should be no more than 10:1. 27. Please submit an ARC/STSA Program Budget Form (A-1) under Tab 9 of the Appendix to this report. Budget is sufficient to by supplies through the CEC lab. Hospital donations of instruments and supplies is ongoing. 28. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of the budget to ensure achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes. Be specific.

Budget description and analysis: A variety of fiscal and physical resources are available and sufficient to fulfill each program’s mission, goals, student learning outcomes. Adequacy of resources is reviewed annually by each program director with the Director of Health Sciences and the Director of Financial Services or the Budget office. Program directors submit requests for their programs as well as the Clinical Lab Coordinator (CEC) for all programs. Monies are modified as needed and as monies become available. The Director of Health Sciences has the authority to move funds across budget categories and between budget items within the categories; this provides the faculty with the necessary flexibility to manage their resources.

Campus Budget

The CCHE is the policy and coordinating board for the state's higher education system (http://highered.colorado.gov/CCHE/Commissioners.html). Commissioners are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Colorado State Senate. The CCHE's mission is to provide access to high-quality, affordable education for all CO residents that is student-centered, quality driven, and performance-based. The commission is committed to providing the quality cost-effective education in an effective manner.

CCHE grants full authority and responsibility for the control and governance of the university to the institution’s Board of Trustees (http://www.coloradomesa.edu/trustees/index.html). The Board of Trustees is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate. The trustees serve as the policy-making board for the university. This includes such areas as finance, resources, academic programs, personnel policies, curriculum, admissions, and role and mission. To assist in the meeting of their responsibilities, the trustees delegate to the university president the authority to interpret and administer policies in all areas of operations and, as such, the president is responsible to the Board of Trustees. The president, as chief executive officer, has general authority and responsibility for the institution and for keeping the board informed regarding the university in a timely and appropriate manner.


The Board of Trustees (BOT) expects the president to be responsible for communicating with the legislature, the CCHE, and other state agencies on a regular basis. Other modes of input to the board come from the student and faculty trustees, each elected by their constituents. Faculty input is a vital component of informed decision-making at CMU. The BOT recognizes the faculty senate as a formal, direct, two-way communication link between the board and the faculty; the president of the senate has an opportunity to address the BOT at each public session.

Income for the CMU budget comes from the institution’s general fund and student fees. http://coloradomesa.edu/president/documents/2015_Impact_Study.pdf. Funding from the general fund is based on full time equivalent students (FTES). The president allocates funds to the Office of Academic Affairs, who then distributes the funds among department heads(DH). The DH allocates monies to each program based on fiscal projections of the program’s needs. This budget may be further augmented by special initiative funds and grant dollars.

In May and early August, budget needs are solicited from faculty and Directors of Programs for the following budget year. Priorities for the Department are discussed with the Leadership Team and budget requests are prioritized and submitted in the fall of each year.

Compensation of faculty and administrative personnel support recruitment and retention of qualified individuals.

Salary ranges are included in the annual budget review and are evaluated in depth every three years. Salaries compare to other institutions of similar size and status and generally support recruitment and retention of qualified faculty and staff (http://www.evaluatinginnovationsinnursing.org/nufaqs-nurse-faculty-data-query/). Faculty have benefitted from salary increases that were specifically designed to improve recruitment and retention of younger faculty and part-time, adjunct faculty to facilitate clinical rotations. The increases in salaries ranged from 2% for the more seasoned, higher-ranking professors to 18% for newly hired adjunct faculty. In addition, all CMU faculty have received annual cost of living raises ranging from 2.5-3.7% for academic years 2007-2016. Faculty identify items needed for instructional purposes and submit these requests to the program director and/or DH. The DH then presents funding requests to the university administration.

Budgetary review occurs annually at CMU and employs direct input from DHs, the VPAA, the president, the BOT, and the CCHE. The Department of Health Sciences (DHS) is a rapidly expanding department; thus, monies have been increasingly forthcoming as evidenced by sufficient supplies and adequate support services (currently including two full-time administrative assistants).

Specifically, for the Surgical Technology Program; a partnership with St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center was formed to start the Surgical Technology program in 2015. The hospital has donated space for a classroom and one surgical suite for two years of the program start. A Surgical Suite lab is being built in the summer of 2017 at Colorado Mesa University and will be available to students to practice 5-6 days a week for 12 hours a day starting in August 2017. Currently the Surgical Suite at SMH is open 3 days a week and by appointment for students to practice skills.


Physical space is sufficient and configured in ways that enable each program to achieve its mission, goals, Expected Student Outcomes (ESO)s.

Available physical resources include, but are not limited to the: Tomlinson Library, renovated and expanded classrooms and office space in the Department Health Sciences Center (DHS) with three dedicated classrooms to Health Sciences, and the Clinical Education Center (CEC) with standard check-off materials, simulation equipment, supportive human resources personnel, and fiscal support (http://www.coloradomesa.edu/healthsciences/atl.html). The CEC lab was renovated in the new Health Sciences North Building in summer of 2014 This building now houses four labs for allied health programs. An additional lab was added to complete four 6-bed labs for students to practice clinical skills and assessment. A two bed, two-lab high fidelity lab is housed in the Maverick Center to run advanced simulation for all programs. This lab will be moved to the new Health Science Department and become a five bed High fidelity lab in July of 2017. Smart classrooms are also available in five new or updated buildings on campus and faculty are choosing to teach out of these new classroom settings.

29. Please submit a list of classroom equipment and supplies under Tab 10 of the Appendix to this report. 30. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of the classroom facilities and classroom equipment and supplies to ensure

achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes. Be specific.

Classroom equipment and supplies description and analysis: Smart Classrooms at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical center and at the Department of Health Sciences are equipped with white boards, computer, projector for PowerPoints, internet access for curriculum, DVD, Video and teaching aids. Teaching aids include Models, Anatomy autographed anatomy model, Mr. Bones, manikin, Geri CarrSurgical manikin for suturing, closer dressing changes.

31. Please submit a list of student computer resources (hardware, software, printers, etc.) under Tab 11 of the Appendix to this report.

Gray’s Anatomy Dean Vaughn’s Medical Terminology; Elsevier Evolve; FA Davis all with student/ Instructor access. CST exam™ study guides

The Surgical Technologist

32. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of the student computer resources to ensure achievement of the programs

goals and outcomes. Be specific.

The newly renovated Health Sciences has a designated 30 seat computer lab open to students 7am – 6 PM Monday through Friday. The library has computer labs open on weekends and extended hours


seven days per week. The hospital has a computer in the classroom and the faculty have access to lap tops to use at the hospital. Health Science students have a 30-seat computer lab that is open 7 AM until 6 PM in the Health Sciences Building. The university library has additional computer labsand study rooms open until midnight and on weekends. Each student has 1000 pages of copy materiaon their student ID. The DHS computer labs have 2-3 printers in each lab that are maintained by IT. See tab 11 for additional information. http://www.coloradomesa.edu/information-technology/student-resources.html

33. Please submit a list of classroom instructional reference materials (instructional/teaching aids, models and audiovisual media) under

Tab 12 of the Appendix to this report. 34. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of the classroom instructional reference materials to ensure achievement of

the program’s goals and outcomes. Be specific.

Classroom instructional reference materials description and analysis: Poster set ups for MAYO stand; Pictures for proper set up on walls. Skin prep charts through ARC/ASTA AST magazines shared with students Actual Surgical suite at St. Mary’s Hospital for lab use

35. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of laboratory facilities to ensure achievement of the program’s goals and

outcomes. Be specific. Laboratory facilities description and analysis:

Excellent resources provided by University and sponsoring St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center. The program director may access instruments, equipment and visual aids from the hospital during the day to prepare for class.

36. Please submit a list of laboratory equipment under Tab 13 of the Appendix to this report. 37. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of the laboratory equipment to ensure achievement of the program’s goals

and outcomes. Be specific.

Laboratory equipment description and analysis: Equipment from all three local hospitals are donated for use in labs as needed. Stryker Video Tower with Working light and camera Scopes 30 Degree and 0 degree 5 mm scopes 2 prep stands 2 MAYO stands 2 IV poles 1 anesthesia accessory cart IN lines O2, Nitro and vacuum


X-ray box OR lights 1 large Back tables 2 ring stands Various gels for positioning Kick bucket x 2 Rolling suction with canisters x 4 Sitting stool Foam Head rest Trash container Linen Hamper OR Linen Sub-sterile supply room Drapes, OR Motion detection sink with various surgical scrub solutions Additional equipment may be retired from surgical suites or central sterile.

38. Please submit a list of laboratory supplies (disposable and non-disposable) under Tab 14 of the Appendix to this report. 39. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of the laboratory supplies to ensure achievement of the program’s goals

and outcomes. Be specific.

Laboratory supplies description and analysis: Laboratory supplies is bought through the CEC. The budget for the supplies is 60,000.00 and meets the demands well of all programs. Supplies are donated by all surgical sites that are involved in the training program. Weekly donations of outdated supplies are given to the CEC for student lab practice from health care facilities in the western slope. Additional supplies needed are purchased each semester.

40. Please submit a list of program laboratory instrumentation under Tab 15 of the Appendix to this report. 41. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of program laboratory instrumentation to ensure achievement of the

program’s goals and outcomes. Be specific. Program laboratory instrumentation description and analysis:

Multiple surgeons have donated instruments and St. Mary’s offers instruments as needed from Central Sterile. The program has access to supplies and state of the art instruments in the classroom at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center. The University is gathering duplicate sets over the next year, to build the surgical suite at CMU for the 2018-2019 academic year.

42. Please submit a list of office equipment under Tab 16 of the Appendix to this report. N/A 43. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of the office space and equipment to ensure achievement of the program’s



Office space and equipment description and analysis: The Program Director has an office at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center for year one and two of the program. The Program Director also has an office at Colorado Mesa University Health Sciences building and adjunct faculty have an office. Offices are complete with computers that are updated on a six-year cycle and bi-annually with software updates. Locked file cabinets, and desks are in each office.There are two professional administrative assistants for the Health Sciences Department. Supplies for faculty and program directors are ordered as needed through the administrative assistants. The University supports the program, program director and faculty with office space, equipment and resources to run the program well.

44. Please submit a list of ancillary student facilities under Tab 17 of the Appendix to this report. 45. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of the ancillary student facilities to ensure achievement of the program’s


Ancillary student facilities description and analysis: Lavatories are adjacent to classrooms and one small lavatory in the classroom Break room is in the vicinity and cafeteria in the building and on campus. Student study rooms, library, computer lab and break rooms are at the Health Sciences at CMU.

46. Please submit a list of program-specific library resources (texts, periodicals, online data bases) under Tab 18 of the Appendix to this

report. 47. Describe and analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of the program-specific library resources to ensure achievement of the

program’s goals and outcomes. Be specific.

Program-specific library resources description and analysis: A library assessment of appropriate resources for each class is completed in the curriculum process toadd a new program. Monies are set aside to buy needed materials. Publishing companies sent full setsof materials for evaluation to use in courses. The books not used are placed in a health Science libraryfor students to use as reference books. The department of Health Sciences maintains current resources for all programs in a designated librarroom in the DHS building. Alexanders Care of the Patients 15th addition Alexanders Surgical procedures Barry and Cohn’s Operating Technique Mavcc Surgical Procedures; Surgical technique; Surgical Technologies Tabers Medical Dictionary AST= The Surgical Technologist Online resources and articles as needed. Resources are available at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center as well.

48. Please list the program’s clerical support, include the name of the individual(s) and the number of hours per week allotted to the

surgical technology program.


Clerical Support Information:

Health Sciences has two Professional Administrative support staff. Each one is dedicated to a group of programs. Cross training occurs with both assistants. The support for the Surgical Technology program also supports the Practical Nursing Program, Medical Lab Technology program, the Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN program and the online RN-BSN program. Each program has a program director with release time to work with the Professional Administration staff.

The Director of Health Sciences supports all programs and program directors. Adequate clerical support is available in the Department of Health Sciences

49. Analyze the sufficiency and appropriateness of the program’s clerical support to ensure achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes. Be specific.

Clerical support analysis:

As needs of each program arise the professional administration assistants focus on the program priorities. Both Professional Administrations support staff have Master Degrees and easily prioritize needs for the program and department. Program admission is offset by two months from other programs so processes are smooth. Student workers are available most days for helping the administrative assistants, answering phones, copying.

50. Please submit an ARC/STSA Clinical Affiliation Site Reporting Form under Tab 19 of the Appendix to this report. This report

should list the number of operating room scrub slots available at each facility. Please clarify if any operating room scrub slots are limited (only certain days of the week, certain semesters, etc.) below:

All clinical sites are driven by volume and adequacy of staff.

51. Describe and analyze the sufficiency of the number of currently available clinical affiliation sites and operating room scrub slots and

the quality of the operating rooms scrub slots [volume and type of cases available] for the program’s stated maximum enrollment capacity [see Program Data – Page 2 above] to ensure achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes. Be specific.

Clinical Affiliation sites and slots sufficiency description and analysis: See Tab 2 There are sufficient clinical affiliation operating room scrub slots within a 75-mile radius of the program. See Clinical affiliation agreements. See Tab 19.

B. Personnel

The sponsor must appoint sufficient faculty and staff with the necessary qualifications to perform the functions identified in documented job descriptions and to achieve the program’s stated goals and outcomes.

1. Program Director: The sponsor must appoint a full-time Program Director. a. Responsibilities: The Program Director must be responsible for all aspects of the program, including the

organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program.

b. Qualifications: The program director must:


1. possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

2. have a minimum total of five years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past ten years.

3. possess an Associate’s Degree or greater. 4. possess proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.

2. Clinical Coordinator a. The Clinical Coordinator must be responsible for organization, administration, continuous review,

planning development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the surgical technology program.

b. Qualifications: The Clinical Coordinator must: 1. possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program

that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA). 2. have a minimum total of three years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an

instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years. 3. Didactic/Clinical Faculty and/or Instructional Staff

a. Responsibilities: The instructional staff must be responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress toward course objectives and for the periodic review and updating of course material.

b. Qualifications: Faculty must be qualified by education and experience, and must be effective in teaching the subjects assigned. Faculty with instructional responsibilities in core surgical technology courses must:

1. possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

2. have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

52. Does the Program Director also serve as the Clinical Coordinator? YES NO

The Program Director has had support from the Director of Health Sciences for this program. Being a new program, the DHS has supported the Surgical Tech program approximately 20 % of the time. The Program Director also has one day of release time for administrative duties. The goal of starting with 2 in the first cohort was to also be able to look at the program, for rigor, consistency,

53. Please submit an ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – President and ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form –

Dean (attestation forms) under Tab 20 of the Appendix to this report. 54. Please submit an ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Program Director (attestation form) and applicable

appointment supporting documentation under Tab 21 of the Appendix to this report, including: a. Current résumé b. Institutional job description c. Proof of an Associate’s Degree or greater: Program Director is enrolled in an Associates Program. d. Proof of current CST®, CSFA®, or CST/CSFA® credential e. Evidence of proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning

55. If applicable, please submit an ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Clinical Coordinator (attestation form) and applicable appointment supporting documentation under Tab 22 of the Appendix to this report, including: a. Current résumé b. Institutional job description c. Proof of current CST®, CSFA®, or CST/CSFA® credential

56. N/ A If applicable, please submit an ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Core Instructor (attestation form) and applicable appointment supporting documentation for each core instructor under Tab 23 of the Appendix to this report, including: a. Current résumé b. Institutional job description c. Proof of current CST®, CSFA®, or CST/CSFA® credential


57. If the program utilizes non-core instructors to ensure a sufficient number of faculty are appointed to permit achievement of the

program’s goals and outcomes, please list the faculty’s name and course number/course title for each non-core faculty:

[Note: Examples of non-core courses include Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and other general education courses not specific to surgical technology.]

Course Number Course Title Name of Non-Core Faculty

SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II (4).

SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II (4)

To be Determined.

[NOTE: Additional rows can be added to this table by placing the cursor in the bottom, right hand box and pressing “tab”.]

58. Please submit proof of completion of surgical technology-specific and teaching methods-specific continuing professional development during the previous 12 months for the program director, clinical coordinator (if applicable), and core instructors (if applicable) under Tab 24 of the Appendix to this report. If the program director, clinical coordinator (if applicable), and/or core instructors (if applicable) have not completed surgical technology-specific and teaching methods-specific continuing professional development during the previous 12 months, please submit a detailed plan of action for completion of surgical technology-specific and teaching methods-specific continuing professional development during the next 12 months for each applicable faculty member under Tab 24 of the Appendix to this report. The plan of action should be developed utilizing the required ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form.

59. Please state the maximum student-to-faculty ratio for the following:

Type of Course # Students per Course # of Faculty per Course

Surgical Technology Core Didactic Courses* 12 1

Surgical Technology Laboratory Courses 12 1

Surgical Technology Clinical Courses 6 1 [NOTE: Additional rows can be added to this table by placing the cursor in the bottom, right hand box and pressing “tab”.]

[* Note: ST Core didactic course are those courses where content required in the latest edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology are instructed.]

60. Describe and analyze how the number of program faculty is/are adequate to permit achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes.

Number of Faculty Sufficiency: Adequate at this time. The program will hire a part time instructor with the next cohort of 12. It is always a challenge to find qualified faculty in a geographically challenged location. All Health Science programs struggle at times with faculty recruitment. Ongoing recruitment is an ongoing process.

61. Describe and analyze how the qualifications of program faculty are adequate to permit achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes.

Faculty Qualification Sufficiency: The Program Director has twenty –five years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified First Assist Surgical Technologist. She is currently working on her Associates Degree and has committed to finish her Bachelor’s degree in 4 years. Therare letters of recommendation from St. Mary’s Hospital for her support on file and in tab 21.

A. Curriculum


The curriculum must ensure the achievement of program goals and learning domains. Instruction must be an appropriate sequence of classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities. Instruction must be based on clearly written course syllabi describing learning goals, course objectives, and competencies required for graduation. The program must demonstrate by comparison that the curriculum offered meets or exceeds the content and competencies specified in the current edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.

62. Please submit the following documents under Tab 25 of the Appendix to this report:

- ARC/STSA Curriculum Sequencing Form (C-1) - ARC/STSA Didactic and Laboratory Courses – Summary Form (C-2) - ARC/STSA Clinical Courses – Summary Form (C-3)

63. Please submit a copy of the program master curriculum list under Tab 26 of the Appendix to this report. This document can be from

pages in the institutional catalog, program brochure or other official program document. 64. Please submit an ARC/STSA Curriculum Comparison Form, 6e under Tab 27 of the Appendix to this report. 65. Please submit the following documents under Tab 28 of the Appendix to this report:

- one (1) ST-specific didactic course syllabus - one (1) ST-specific laboratory course syllabus - one (1) ST-specific clinical course syllabus. [Please note that programs can submit one syllabus that includes all three components (didactic/lab/clinical) or one syllabus

that includes both didactic/lab, depending on the courses offered within your program]

[In addition, please note that syllabi (or companion documentation) should be comprehensive and include at least the following: course designation, course title, clock hours, time increment (quarter, semester, trimester, etc.) of instruction, course faculty, course schedule, course overview, course objectives,

method of teaching, detailed course content outline, outcomes assessment methods, and grading scale.]

66. Where is the program’s clinical case requirement, including roles, published? (check all that apply):

Institutional Catalog

Clinical Course Syllabi

Program Handbook

Program Brochure

Other (please specify): Core curriculum Surgical AST Case Page 43 Student Handbook and Syllabi SUTE 220

Please submit a copy of the applicable page(s) from each publication (page, webpage, brochure, syllabus, etc.) where the program’s clinical case requirement-6e is published under Tab 29 of the Appendix to this report. (Please submit the cover page of the document and

the specific page that includes the program’s clinical case requirement, including roles and levels. Please do NOT submit the entire publication.)

67. Please submit a copy of student clinical case log tool(s) under Tab 30 of the Appendix to this report. The student clinical case log

tool(s) submitted should ensure that the program can verify that graduates meet all components of the clinical case requirement published in the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6e.

D. Resource Assessment The program must, at least annually, assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of the resources described in these Standards. The results of resource assessment must be the basis for ongoing planning and appropriate change. An action plan must be developed when deficiencies are identified in the program resources. Implementation of the action plan must be documented and results measured by ongoing resource assessment.

68. Please submit a copy of the program’s resources assessment plan under Tab 31 of the Appendix to this report. [NOTE: the program resources assessment plan should include assessment of all resources under Standard III.A – physical resources, Standard III.B. – faculty resources, and Standard III.C. – curriculum resources, specifying the curriculum offered and the clinical case requirement.]


IV. Student and Graduate (Outcomes) Evaluation/Assessment

A. Student Evaluation 1. Frequency and purpose: Evaluation of students must be conducted on a recurrent basis and with

sufficient frequency to provide both the students and program faculty with valid and timely indications of the student’s progress toward and achievement of the competencies and learning domains stated in the curriculum.

2. Documentation: Records of student evaluations must be maintained in sufficient detail to document learning progress and achievements.

69. Please submit the following documents under Tab 32 of the Appendix to this report:

- ARC/STSA Methods and Frequency of Student Didactic and Laboratory Evaluation Form (A-2) - ARC/STSA Methods and Frequency of Student Clinical Evaluation Form (A-3)

70. Please submit a blank copy of each major evaluation tool listed in the table above (didactic – final exams, laboratory – written

laboratory skills evaluations, clinical – written clinical skills evaluations) for the syllabi submitted under Question 65 above under Tab 33 of the Appendix to this report. Each evaluation tool should be labeled with the course designation (e.g.: ST101).

B. Outcomes Assessment

1. Outcomes Assessment The program must at least annually assess its effectiveness in achieving its stated goals and learning domains. The results of this evaluation must be reflected in the review and timely revision of the program. Outcomes assessments include, but are limited to: performance on national credentialing examination program(s) accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies, programmatic retention/attrition, graduate satisfaction, employer satisfaction, job (positive) placement, and programmatic summative measures. The program must meet the outcomes assessment thresholds.

2. Outcomes Reporting The program must periodically submit to the ARC/STSA the program goal(s), learning domains, evaluation systems (including type, cut score, and appropriateness), outcomes, it analysis of the outcomes and an appropriate action plan based on the analysis. Programs not meeting the established thresholds must begin a dialogue with the ARC/STSA to develop an appropriate plan of action to respond to the identified shortcomings.

71. Please submit a copy of the program’s outcomes assessment plan under Tab 34 of the Appendix to this report.

[**Effective August 1, 2011, programs seeking CAAHEP Initial accreditation are required to administer the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Comprehensive (Secure) CST Practice Exam to students in all completion cohorts [100% participation] until the award of CAAHEP Initial Accreditation, unless the program has eligibility for its graduates to take the NBSTSA CST Exam. The program’s Self-Study should include a detailed plan of action and timeline for administration of the NBSTSA Comprehensive (Secure) CST Practice Exam to students in all completion cohorts until the award of CAAHEP Initial Accreditation. The plan of action should also include a plan to report NBSTSA CST Exam results for graduates of all completion cohorts with a program completion date of 90 days and thereafter following the date of the award of CAAHEP Initial Accreditation. The plan of action should be developed utilizing the required ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form.]

72. Describe and analyze the program’s retention levels for the currently enrolled cohort(s):

Description and analysis: A cohort of 2 receives one on one attention throughout the program. The retention strategy in this first cohort is repetitive evaluation. Itwas noted that between semester breaks, some skills had been lost. A review of major skills at the beginning of each semester and ongoing evaluation and practice in a small group helps students gain confidence in their skills. T

73. Which ARC/STSA approved outcome assessment exam does the program elect to use?

CST approved NBSTSA Comprehensive [Secure] CST Practice Exam


74. Describe how and when the program outcomes assessment exam (CST or approved NBSTSA Comprehensive [Secure] CST

Practice Exam**) will be administered. Description: Program assessment will be set up in July of each year at CMU testing center.

[**Effective August 1, 2011, programs seeking CAAHEP Initial accreditation are required to administer the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Comprehensive (Secure) CST Practice Exam to students in all completion cohorts [100% participation] until the award of CAAHEP Initial Accreditation, unless the program has eligibility for its graduates to take the NBSTSA CST Exam. The program’s Self-Study should include a detailed plan of action and timeline for administration of the NBSTSA Comprehensive (Secure) CST Practice Exam to students in all completion cohorts until the award of CAAHEP Initial Accreditation. The plan of action should also include a plan to report NBSTSA CST Exam results for graduates of all completion cohorts with a program completion date of 90 days and thereafter following the date of the award of CAAHEP Initial Accreditation. The plan of action should be developed utilizing the required ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form.]

75. Describe the methods, processes, tools, personnel, and timelines that will be used to track, assess, and evaluate job placement.

(Please be detailed and specific.) Description: The Program Director and Administrative Assistant will assess job placement at 6 months’ post program graduation See outcome tracking tool in Tab 35.

76. Describe the methods, processes, tools, personnel, and timelines that will be used to assess and evaluate Employer satisfaction

(Employers Surveys). (Please be detailed and specific.) Description: Employers Satisfaction survey is given at Advisory Committee meetings and will be mailed at 3 months post-graduation ea

year.

77. Please submit a blank copy of the Employer satisfaction tool(s) that will be used under Tab 35 of the Appendix to this report.

78. Describe the methods, processes, tools, personnel, and timelines that will be used to assess and evaluate Graduate satisfaction (Graduate Surveys). (Please be detailed and specific.)

Description: Formal and informal surveys are completed with graduates. The University surveys the student after each course and upograduation about satisfaction with the University, courses and clinical sites. Surveys are completed formally and informally with feedback from members of the Advisory Committee and stakeholders at clinical sites.

The Program Director and Director of Health Sciences meets quarterly with facilities to assess satisfaction of the clinical facility and theUniversity.

79. Please submit a blank copy of the Graduate satisfaction tool(s) that will be used to assess and evaluate Graduate satisfaction

under Tab 35 of the Appendix to this report.

V. Fair Practices A. Publications and Disclosure

1. Announcements, catalogs, publications, and advertising must accurately reflect the program offered. 2. At least the following must be made known to all applicants and students: the sponsor’s institutional and

programmatic accreditation status as well as the name, mailing address, web site address, and phone number of the accrediting agencies; admissions policies and practices, including technical standards (when used); policies on advanced placement, transfer of credits, and credits for experiential learning; number of credits required for completion of the program; tuition/fees and other costs required to complete the program; policies and processes for withdrawal and for refunds of tuition/fees.

3. At least the following must be made known to all students: academic calendar, student grievance procedure, criteria for successful completion of each segment of the curriculum and for graduation, and policies and processes by which students may perform clinical work while enrolled in the program.


4. The sponsor must maintain, and provide upon request, current and consistent information about student/graduate achievement that includes the results of one or more of the outcomes assessments required in these Standards.

B. Lawful and Non-discriminatory Practices All activities associated with the program, including student and faculty recruitment, student admission, and faculty employment practices must be non-discriminatory and in accord with federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations. There must be a faculty grievance procedure made known to all paid faculty.

C. Safeguards The health and safety of patients, students, and faculty associated with the educational activities of the students must be adequately safeguarded. All activities required in the program must be educational and students must not be substituted for staff.

D. Student Records Satisfactory records must be maintained for student admission, advisement, counseling and evaluation. Grades and credits for courses must be recorded on the student transcript and permanently maintained by the sponsor in a safe and accessible location.

80. Please submit a copy of the ARC/STSA Fair Practices Reporting Form under Tab 36 of the Appendix to this report. 81. Please submit a copy of the pages published in the school catalog, website and/or other programmatic or institutional publications that

refer to the following: Fair Practice Document(s) Tab

Institutional and programmatic accreditors other than CAAHEP HLC, CCNE, ACEN

Tab 37

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Tab 38

Admissions policies and practices Tab 39

Number of credits required for program completion Tab 40

Tuition/fees and other costs Tab 41

Policies and processes for withdrawal Tab 42

Policies for refunds of tuition/fees Tab 42

Academic calendar Tab 43

Student grievance policy Mav Guide

Tab 44

Criteria for successful completion of the curriculum and of the program See Student Handbook

Tab 45

Faculty grievance policy Tab 46


Student Health and Safety Requirements Student Handbook

Tab 47

Policies and processes by which students may perform clinical work while enrolled in the program

(Student Work Policy-see ST-SIG, p. 38 – available online at www.arcstsa.org/index.php/educators/educators-surgical-technology/st-arcstsa-documents/)

Tab 48

A list of documents found in each student record (admissions, health, registrar, and program records)

Tab 49

[NOTE: Please do not submit the entire catalog, handbook, or brochure – only those pages with the requested

information.] Please label each page submitted with the name and page number of the source document.

V. Fair Practices F. Agreements

There must be a formal affiliation agreement or memorandum of understanding between the sponsor and all other entities that participate in the education of the students describing the relationship, roles, and responsibilities of the sponsor and that entity.

82. Please submit a copy of the current clinical affiliation agreement for each affiliate listed on the ARC/STSA Clinical Affiliation Site

Reporting Form [requested under Question 50] under Tab 50 of the Appendix to this report.


Summary of Areas of Program Compliance and Non-Compliance (Place an “X” in the applicable column for each Standards area):

Standard Full Compliance Demonstrated

Continuing to Work Toward Compliance

I.A. – Institutional Accreditation X

I.C. – Sponsoring Institution Responsibilities X

II.A. – Needs Assessment X

II.A. – Program Maximum Enrollment Capacity X

II.B. – Program Advisory Committee (PAC) – Membership X Need Public person

commitment

II.B. – Program Advisory Committee (PAC) – Meeting Frequency X

II.B. – Program Advisory Committee (PAC) – Review of Program Goals X

II.B. – Program Advisory Committee (PAC) – Review of Program Resources X

II.B. – Program Advisory Committee (PAC) – Review of Program Outcomes X

II.C. – Program Goal Minimum Expectation Statement X

II.C. – Program Goals and Outcomes in the Three Domains of Learning X

III.A. – Resources – Budget X

III.A. – Resources – classroom facilities and classroom equipment X

III.A. – Resources – student and faculty computer resources X

III.A. – Resources – instructional reference materials—aides, models and audiovisual aides X

III.A. – Resources – laboratory facilities X

III.A. – Resources – laboratory equipment X

III.A. – Resources – laboratory instrumentation X

III.A. – Resources – laboratory supplies, including disposables and non-disposables X

III.A. – Resources – library reference resources, materials, and databases X

III.A. – Resources – ancillary student facilities X

III.A. – Resources – clerical/support staff X

III.A. – Resources – faculty/staff professional development – surgical technology-specific X

III.A. – Resources - faculty/staff professional development – teaching-specific X

III.A. – Resources – clinical affiliation sites and OR scrub slots X III.B.1. – Program Director – Full-Time Appointment X

III.B.1.a. – Program Director – Responsibilities X

III.B.1.b. – Program Director – Qualifications X PD to complete AAS

III.B.2.a. – Clinical Coordinator – Responsibilities X

III.B.2.b. – Clinical Coordinator – Qualifications X

III.B.3.a. – Core ST Faculty – Responsibilities X

III.B.3.b. – Core ST Faculty – Qualifications X

III.C. – Curriculum X

III.C. – Clinical Case Requirement X

III.D. – Program Resource Assessment Plan X

IV.A.1. – Student Evaluations – Didactic - Methods X

IV.A.1. – Student Evaluations – Didactic - Frequency X

IV.A.1. – Student Evaluations – Laboratory – Methods X

IV.A.1. – Student Evaluations – Laboratory – Frequency X

IV.A.1. – Student Evaluations – Clinical – Methods Need to clarify

IV.A.1. – Student Evaluations – Clinical – Frequency X

IV.B.1. – Outcomes Assessment Plan X In progress

IV.B.1. – Retention X

IV.B.1. – Approved Outcomes Assessment Exam X

V.A.1. & V.A.2.and V.B. – Fair Practices – Institutional Policies and Practices X

V.A.1.& V.A.3. – Fair Practices – Programmatic Policies and Practices X

V.C. & V.A.3. – Student Work Policy X

V.D. – Student Records X


V.F. – Clinical Affiliation Agreements X

For those Standards for which an “X” is placed in the “Continuing to Work Toward Compliance” column on the table above, please indicate the Standard (using the Standards listing in the table above) and include a comprehensive, detailed, measureable Plan of Action and Timeline for Implementation on the table below.

Standard Plan of Action and Timeline for Implementation PROGRAM REVIEW REPORT SUBMITTED BY: Lorrie Etenburn CST Program Director Dr. Debra Bailey RN, PhD, FNP Director of Health Sciences Dean or Comparable Officer Timothy Foster, JD President of Colorado Mesa University Chief Administrative Officer 3-2-2017 Date

Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program

Self‐Study March 2017

Tab 1

March 27, 2014 Mr. Timothy E. Foster President Colorado Mesa University 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122 Dear President Foster:

This letter is formal notification of the action taken concerning Colorado Mesa University by the Higher Learning Commission. At its meeting on March 24, 2014, the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) acted on the items below. This letter serves as the official record of this action, and the date of this action constitutes the effective date of your new status with the Commission.

Action with Interim Monitoring. IAC continued the accreditation of Colorado Mesa University

with the next Reaffirmation of Accreditation in 2023-24. In conjunction with this action, IAC required the following interim monitoring topic to be embedded in the Year 4 Assurance Review.

• Embedded Monitoring. Year 4 Assurance Review will include an embedded interim report on assessment of student learning outcomes and general education outcomes.

If the current Commission action includes changes to your institution’s Statement of Affiliation

Status (SAS) or Organizational Profile (OP), the changes will appear in these documents on the Commission’s Web site within three weeks of the date of action. The SAS is a summary of your institution’s ongoing relationship with the Commission. The OP is generated from data you provided in your most recent Institutional Update. The Commission posts the SAS and this action letter with the institution's directory listing on its website. Information for the institution on notifying the public of this action is available at http://ncahlc.org/Information-for-Institutions/institutional-reporting-of-actions.html. If you have questions about these documents after viewing them, please contact Jeffrey Rosen. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank you and your associates for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Sylvia Manning President

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Self-Study Application - Institutional Data Form 1 08/14

SELF-STUDY APPLICATION INSTITUTIONAL DATA FORM

1. Sponsoring Institution

Official Name of Sponsoring Institution

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip Code

Institutional Telephone Number 2. Type of Institution

Hospital

Community or Junior College

School of Allied Health

Medical Clinic

Veteran’s Administration

Academic Health Center

Vocational/Technical School

Career School

University or 4 year College

U.S. Armed Forces

3. Nature of Institution

Private, Non-Profit

Private, For Profit

Public, Non-Profit

Public, For Profit

4. Chief Administrative Officer of Sponsoring Institution

Name

Credentials

Administrative Title

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number (optional)

Institutional Email Address


5. Dean or Coordinator of Allied Health Education

Name

Credentials

Administrative Title

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number


Institutional Email Address 6. Institutional Accreditation

Accreditor/Agency Name Accreditation/Approval Expiration Date

7. Is the sponsoring institution legally authorized under applicable state law to provide postsecondary education?

YES NO No applicable state law 8. In general, Allied Health, Nursing, and related educational programs in the institution operate on a:

Semester system

Other

Trimester system

Quarterly system

If Other, please explain:

9. Does the institution publish a general bulletin or catalog on its educational programs? YES NO 10. Does the institution have a tuition refund policy? YES NO 11. Where does the institution publish information on tuition rates and refunds?

General bulletin or catalog

Individual program bulletin or brochure

Other

Institution/Program Website

As a separate document

Does not publish this information



12. Does the institution have an office of financial aid for students? YES NO

13. Does the institution have a faculty grievance policy? YES NO 14. Does the institution have a student grievance policy? YES NO 15. Students in the allied health programs have ready access to which of the following library resources?

University/college/school library

Program/department library

Academic health center library

Hospital library

Interlibrary loan

Other


16. Student health services are available at:

Student health services operating by sponsoring institution

General health care facility operated by sponsoring institution

Referral to contracted student health service elsewhere

Referral to provider of student's choice

Other


17. Official student records are maintained:

Permanently Other duration

If Other Duration, please explain:

18. Official student records are maintained by

Institutional registrar/office of student records

Allied health dean's/director's office

Program/department office

Other


Self-Study Application – Program Data Form 1 08/14

SELF-STUDY APPLICATION PROGRAM DATA FORM – ST

1. Official Name of Program

Official Name of Program

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip Code

Program Telephone Number

2. Specify the following:

Length of professional program in months

Length of professional program in credit hours (if applicable)

Maximum number of students admitted per cohort

Number of cohorts admitted per year

Number of Cohorts that overlap in clinical at any given point Program Maximum Enrollment Capacity [= the maximum number of students admitted per cohort multiplied by the number of cohorts admitted per year]

Month(s) in which each cohort begins

Total number of students currently enrolled in professional program

Certificate or degree awarded

Tuition and fees – Resident

Tuition and fees – Non-resident

3. Program Director

Name

Credentials

Title

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number



Self-Study Application – Program Data Form 2 08/14

4. Department Chair or Administrator (if different from number 3)

Name

Credentials

Title

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number



5. Does the institution have a tenure system? YES NO Not applicable

6. Are all full-time faculty in this program eligible for tenure track appointments? YES NO Not applicable

7. How many of the full-time faculty are tenured? ALL NONE SOME Not applicable

If Some, please explain:

8. The institution provides which of the following for professional development of the faculty?

Release time

Travel

Continuing or in-service education at the institution

Tuition remission/reimbursement and/or registration funds

Other


9. Specify the following:

Number of full-time faculty assigned to the program

Number of part-time faculty assigned to the program

Number of clinical faculty employed by the sponsoring institution

Number of clinical instructors provided by affiliates

10. Does the program/institution have written health/safety policies for students? YES NO

11. Counseling for students in academic difficulty and other educational guidance is provided by:

Program Administration

Program faculty

Institution's guidance center

Referral

12. Personal counseling for students is available from:

Program Administration

Program faculty

Institution's guidance center

Referral

Department of Health Sciences Organizational Chart 2016

Dr. Carol Futhey Provost

Laura Glatt Vice President for Finance

and Administrative Services

John Marshall Vice President of Student Services

Tracy Matthews Medical

Laboratory Technology Program Director AAS

FACULTY 51 part and full time

Dr. Kurt Hass Assist. Vice President of Academic Affairs

Lynn Duncan CEC

coordinator

Ronna Lee Sharp Professional Staff Assistant

Genell Stities PN, LPN-‐AAS ,

LPN-‐BSN Program Coordinator

Diana Bailey RN-‐BSN Program Director

Timothy Foster President of Colorado Mesa University

Lorrie Etenburn Surgical Technology Program Coordinator

Dr. Sandy Forrest MSN

program Director

Dr. Debra Bailey Director of Health Sciences/ DNP program Director

Dr. Cynthia Pemberton Vice President of Academic

Affairs

Renae Phillips Professional Staff

Assistant

Patti Ward Radiological Technology Program

Director AAS & BAS

Karen Urban RN-‐BSN Program Director

Tim Pinnow Acting Vice president Assit. -‐Vice President Academic Affairs,

Distance learning and Graduate Education

Genell Stities PN, LPN-‐AAS ,

LPN-‐BSN Program Coordinator

Faculty PN, LPN-‐AAS, LPN-‐BSN Genell Stites PN, LPN-‐AAS, LPN-‐BSN Linda Pilcher PN Authum Lewis PN, BSN Cathy Feller LPN-‐AAS Anita Roberts Adjunct Nancy Godau Susan Grant Dori Lee Janel Webb Vicki Zarlengo

Diana Bailey RN-‐BSN Program Director

Karen Urban RN-‐BSN Program Director

Faculty TT BSN Terri Chase BSN Sue Goebel BSN Judy Williams BSN Amanda Gauthier BSN Dr. Sandra Nadelson BSN,MSN, DNP Stacie Schreiner BSN, MSN,Faculty Rachel Anthony BSN Lucy Graham BSN 0.8 Faculty Kelly Coffin Juliet Evans Kindra Loyd Healther Seago Hughes Cherly Fricke on Medical Leave Adjunct Gail Brown Aubrey Eggiman Pamela Gardner Amanda Haire Emily Pettis

Dr. Sandy Forrest MSN

Program Director

Dr. Debra Bailey DNP

Program Director

Faculty TT MSN/DNP Dr. Sandy Forrest MSN, DNP Dr. Kristy Reuss RN-‐BSN, MSN, DNP Dr. Kathleen Hall BSN, MSN, DNP Dr. Bridget Marshall RN-‐BSN, DNP Dr. Shauna Acker MSN, DNP, RN-‐BSN Dr. Staci Schriener BSN-‐ MSN, DNP Adjunct Dr. Steve Nolan MSN, DNP

Faculty RN-‐BSN Diana Bailey Cathy Shawcroft Sue Mathews MLT, BSN, RN-‐BSN Lynn Duncan Open 0.8 position

Patti Ward Radiological Technology Program

Director AAS & BAS

Tracy Matthews Medical

Laboratory Technology Program Director AAS

Faculty Olga Grisak Scott Vangermeren Clinical faculty PT

Faculty Tracy Matthews (teaches a large OL it has been difficult hire faculty for MLT) Sue Mathews

Lorrie Etenburn Surgical Technology Program Coordinator

Faculty Lorrie Etenburn

Renae Phillips Professional Staff

Assistant Covers

BSN, MSN, DNP, Rad Tech programs Contracts for all

student placements

Ronna Lee Sharp Professional Staff

Assistant Covers PN, LPN-‐AAS, LPN-‐BSN, RN-‐BSN,

Surgical Tech Programs

Lynn Duncan CEC coordinator

Plans labs for: PN program 35 students LPN-‐AAS 58 students MLT and Phlebotomy 8 +15 students BSN-‐200 students MSN-‐ DNP Mock room stet ups as needed Arranges labs for Colorado Christian University (Paid to CMU) Helps support Dan Neil’s position Labs for Hopewest, Community Hospital, Home Care of the Grand Valley and other agencies that need a simulation review day. All agencies that take our students for clinical rotations are given use of labs for Simulation. Coordinates needs with Dan Neil to cover Montrose CEC lab when LPN-‐AAS needs lab Simulation

Dan Neil Lab Technician/ Simulation Instructor Part time help as needed Laura Gilmore Nate Position needed for coverage of all programs Over 2500 student hours use the CEC lab each semester.



Tab 2

Student** Anticipated Graduation

Date

Enrollment Date Actual Graduation

Date

1 Kateri Bigler 7/31/2017 8/22/20162 Kayla Bingham 7/31/2017 8/22/20163456789

10111213141516171819202122232425

**This form for cohorts of 25 enrolled students or less.

Colorado Mesa University

Academic Year [AY] 8/1/2016‐7/31/2017

Retention

ARC/STSA Outcomes Tracking Tool*

Cohort Summary

Retention for the AY 8/1/XXXX‐7/31/XXXX = X/X [XX%]

Notes

* Programs are required to use this Outcomes Tracking Tool to report student/graduate rosters for cohort starts on or after 8/1/2014.

Retention for the MONTH DAY YEAR completion date = X/X [XX%]

CST Exam Participation CST

Exam Pass‐Rate

In Field In Field and

Continuing

Education

Continuing

Education

Not Placed Employer ES Sent ES Returned ES Satisfied [7/10

3 or >]

Outcomes Assessment Exam Graduate [Positive] Placement Employer Satisfaction

Cohort Summary Cohort Summary

OAE participation rate = X/X [XX%]

OAE pass rate = X/X [XX%]

Graduate Placement rate = X/X [XX%] ES return rate = X/X [XX%]

ES satisfaction rate = X/X [XX%]

Cohort Summary

OAE participation rate = X/X [XX%] OAE pass rate =

X/X [XX%]

Graduate Placement rate = X/X [XX%] ES return rate = X/X [XX%] ES satisfaction rate = X/X [XX%]

GS Sent GS Returned GS Satisfied [7/10

3 or >]

Graduate Satisfaction

GS return rate = X/X [XX%]

GS satisfaction rate = X/X [XX%]

Cohort Summary

GS return rate = X/X [XX%] GS satisfaction rate = X/X

[XX%]

ST Clinical Sufficiency Survey Form Page 1 of 7 06/13

ARC/STSA

Clinical Sufficiency Survey Form Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology

SECTION ONE Institutional Support 1. Provide a letter from a Chair, a Dean, or an appropriate institutional official that indicates that the established expectation of the program’s curriculum and

actual practice experience available at clinical affiliates meet the institution’s needs. The letter should be submitted on institutional letterhead. Letter in Tab 2 SECTION TWO Clinical Community of Interest Support 1. Provide a letter/minutes from a local committee or group (such as the Program Advisory Committee [PAC]) that indicates that the established expectation of

the program’s curriculum and actual practice experience available at clinical affiliates meet the institution’s needs. This letter should be signed by a designated representative of the local committee or group (Chairperson, etc.). See Summary of PAC 2015-2017.

2. List all prospective clinical affiliates within the proposed community service area (Hospital, Surgical Center, and Ambulatory Care Center, etc.). List the facility

name, designation (Hospital, ASC, ACC, etc.) and institutional accreditation.

Facility Name Type of Facility

[hospital/ambulatory surgery/specialty clinic]

Name of Institutional Accreditor

St. Mary’s Hospital & Medical center Trauma level 1 Joint Commission's Office of Quality Monitoring

Grand Valley Surgical Center Out-Patient minor Surgery Center: neuro, ent, ortho, gyne, eyes, abdominal, plastics

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care inc.

Colorado Canyons Hospital Neurosurgery; orthopedic surgery; Podiatry, Gastrointetinal, gynecology, vascular, Pain

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) Level 4 trauma center


Management Delta County Memorial Hospital General, Orthopedic, OB-

GYN, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology

Rural Hospital Association

Community Hospital Endoscopic, minor procedures, infusions

Joint Commission Accredited

Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center, Salida Colorado

General, Orthopedics,



3. From the facilities listed, provide the facility name, number of operating room suites, and number of surgical procedures performed annually for each facility.

Facility

# of OR Suites

# of Annual Surgical

Procedures

Types of Surgical Specialties Offered [General, OB/GYN, Ortho, ENT,

Ophthalmology, Peripheral Vascular, Cardiovascular, Neurosurgery, Plastics,

Endoscopy, other] St.Mary’s Hospital 12 7500 All; DaVinci GVSC 4 1500 Outpatient, ENT, minor general Fruita 2 750 General, Podiatry, Neuro, Orthopedic Delta 2 750 All; DaVinci Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center, Salida Colorado

2 750 General


4. Provide letters verifying availability of prospective clinical affiliate [operating room scrub] slots. Letters should designate the number of students anticipated to

be accepted for clinical assignment, surgical specialty areas available for student rotations, length of prospective rotations, and anticipated daily procedure volume. Letters should indicate if the prospective clinical affiliate has current training obligations that could impact surgical technology training opportunities at the facility. If prospective clinical affiliates are involved with pre-existing training obligations that could impact surgical technology training opportunities, letters should indicate the number of students and the type of training taking place. Letters from all prospective clinical affiliates should be submitted on affiliate or Department of Surgical Services letterhead and signed by an authorized affiliate representative. If the program has already secured contractual agreements with a designated clinical affiliate, please enclose a copy of each agreement as an addendum to the ARC/STSA Clinical Sufficiency Survey Form. Clinical affiliation agreements must be signed, dated, be specific to or specifically name surgical technology education, and include termination language/a termination clause.

Hello Debra, I am the Nurse Manager for the Surgical Services Department at HRRMC. I would like to help in providing a training site for your Surgical Tech program. Vr/ Caron Wilbur, MSN, RN Surgical Services Department Manager Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center


1000 Rush Drive Salida, CO 81201 719-530-2257 [email protected] “Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” JFK CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, including any attachments, contains information from Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center immediately by forwarding message to [email protected] destroy all electronic and hard copies of the communication, including attachments. SECTION THREE Clinical Sufficiency Assessment 1. Provide a detailed, summative analysis and assessment of the institution’s proposed enrollment capacity in relation to the sufficiency of clinical [operating

room scrub] slots available in the local community service area.

The cohort each year will be kept at 12. In Grand Junction alone, six students can rotate through at a time. By flexing the schedules one group will go to clinical sites then the second group to clinical sites all rotating through cases needed to complete requirements of the Surgical Technology Program

SECTION FOUR Projected Program Maximum Enrollment Capacity 1. State the institution’s proposed maximum enrollment capacity for the surgical technology program.

Number of students per cohort (class) 12

Number of cohorts (classes) per year (August 1-July 31) 1

Number of cohorts (classes) that will overlap in the clinical component of the program at any given point

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� Herrick, Michael <[email protected]> Fri 10/23/2015 12:41 PM To: Conway, Robin <[email protected]>; Givens, Wanda <[email protected]>; Bailey, Debra; Team, Thus far I have received letters of support from St. Mary’s, Delta Memorial, Community, Mind Springs and Hope West. I know Wanda is planning on contributing a letter and the PeriOp surgeons will also contribute a letter. I expect to receive more letters from other Western Slope facilities in the coming days. I will deliver to Deb later next week prior to 11/1. Have a great weekend! Michael Michael Herrick, MBA Service Line Director- Neurosciences, Orthopedics & Spine St. Mary's Hospital and Regional Medical Center O-970-298-7414 F-970-298-7410 E- [email protected]


Good morning WHA member CEOs and CNOs, As many of you are aware, Colorado Mesa University is in the process of possibly adding a Surgical Scrub Tech program to their curriculum. This new program has been approved by their curriculum committee and the final step in the process is for the Board of Trustees to approve this new program on November 19th. Please find a template letter of support for this program attached, addressed to Colorado Mesa University. Your letter should be personalized and the envelope addressed to: Michael Herrick Service Line Director- Neurosciences, Orthopedics & Spine 2635 North 7th Street Grand Junction, CO 81501 All letters should be delivered to Michael by November 1st. Special thank you Michael for compiling the letters to present to the Board prior to the November 19th meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for taking the time to express your support of this great new program. Best regards, Scot Mitchell, FACHE Senior Vice President Western Healthcare Alliance California Critical Access Hospital Network 715 Horizon Drive, Suite 401 Grand Junction, CO 81506 Office: 970-683-5227 FAX: 970-683-5255

March 1, 2017 ARC/ STSA Accreditation Committee Dear ARC/ STSA accreditation committee: Colorado Mesa University completed a feasibility study with St. Mary’s Hospital to define the needs of a Surgical Technology program. I am pleased to inform you that stakeholders, students and the community supported the Surgical Technology Program on the western slope of Colorado. The collaboration of the largest hospital in the region and the university indicate support. The curriculum was vetted by the rigorous process of the undergraduate curriculum committee and will be evaluated for outcomes on an annual basis. The clinical sites have been utilized in fourteen Colorado Mesa University Health Science programs and meet the needs of the University as clinical affiliate sites. Please let me know if you have questions on the clinical affiliate relationship with the sites listed in the form. Sincerely, Debra K. Bailey RN, PhD, FNP, CDE, SANE-A Department Head, Health Sciences Associate Professor of Nursing Colorado Mesa University 1100 North Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Office (970)-248-1772 Fax (970) 248-1133 [email protected] cc: Dr. Steve Werman, Academic Affairs Dr. Carol Futhey, Academic Affairs I acknowledge the above __________________________



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Department of Health Sciences

Surgical Technology Program (Associate of Applied Science Degree)


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General Information About the Surgical Technology Program:

The Surgical Technology (ST) Program is designed to cover both the academic and clinical skills necessary to perform as a surgical technologist. The program begins fall semester of each year. Certain prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission to the professional portion, the 2nd year, of this program. Students will complete this Associate Degree program in sequence with prerequisites and Essential Learning courses the first year. The application process will occur in the spring semester. Once accepted to the program, the second year will prepare students to work as operating room technologists and assist in surgical operations. Surgical technologists work as members of a healthcare team alongside surgeons, registered nurses, and other health care workers. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries. Students will be prepared to work in many areas of the surgery setting including preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning patients on the operating table, covering patients with sterile drapes, and taking patients to and from the operating room. Surgical technologists prepare sterile solutions and medications used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly. They help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves. During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. They also hold retractors and may hold internal organs in place during the procedure. Technologists also may handle specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Surgical technologists who take and pass the certifying examination offered by the NBSTSA (National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) are certified and authorized to use the initials CST to designate their status as a Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification can be a means of upward mobility, a condition of employment, a route to higher salary, or a source of national recognition.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Department of Health Sciences Phone (970) 248-1398

Fax (970) 248-1133


Surgical Technology Program Structure:

Students should work closely with a faculty advisor when selecting and scheduling courses prior to registration.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

68 semester hours total (A minimum of 15 of the final 30 semester

hours of credit at CMU)

2.00 cumulative GPA or higher in all CMU coursework

Pre-collegiate courses (usually numbered below 100) cannot be

used for graduation.

A student must follow the CMU graduation requirements either

from 1) the program sheet for the major in effect at the time the

student officially declares a major; or 2) a program sheet for the

major approved for a year subsequent to the year during which the

student officially declares the major and is approved for the student

by the department head. Because a program may have

requirements specific to the degree, the student should check with

the faculty advisor for additional criteria. It is the student’s

responsibility to be aware of, and follow, all requirements for the

degree being pursued. Any exceptions or substitutions must be

approved by the student’s faculty advisor and Department Head.

When filling out the program sheet a course can be used only once.

See the “Undergraduate Graduation Requirements” in the catalog

for additional graduation information.

ESSENTIAL LEARNING REQUIREMENTS (Minimum 15 semester hours) See the current catalog for a list of

courses that fulfill the requirements below. If a course is on the

Essential Learning list of options and a requirement for your major, you

must use it to fulfill the major requirement and make a different

selection within the Essential Learning requirement. The Essential

Learning capstone course and co-requisite Essential Speech course

(required for bachelor’s degrees) cannot be used as options for the below

requirements.

Course No Title Sem. hrs Grade Term

Communication (6 semester hours)

ENGL 111 English Composition 3 _____ ________

*ENGL 112 English Composition 3 _____ ________

Mathematics (Minimum 3 semester hours)

*MATH 113 College Algebra or Higher 3 _____ ________

Social Sciences, Natural Science, Fine Arts, or Humanities

(Minimum 6 semester hours)

______ ____ ________________________ 3 _____ ________

______ ____ ________________________ 3 _____ ________

WELLNESS REQUIREMENT (2 semester hours)

KINE 100 Health and Wellness 1 _____ ________

KINA 1____ ________________________ 1 _____ ________

*Required by this program

+MATH 113 is a 4 credit course. 3 credits count toward the Essential

Learning requirement and 1 credit counts as Elective credit

Course No Title Sem.hrs Grade Term

FOUNDATIONS PREREQUISITE COURSES (12 semester hours)

*BIOL 209 Anatomy & Physiology 3 _____ ________

*BIOL 209L Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 _____ ________

*BIOL 210 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 _____ ________

*BIOL 210L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1 _____ ________

*BIOL 241 Pathophysiology 4 _____ ________

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE:

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE REQUIREMENTS (39 semester hours) These courses must be completed in sequence and

may only be taken after acceptance into the Program.

Core Courses (38 semester hours)

SUTE 200 Medical Term in Surg Tech 3 _____ ________

SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surg Tech 4 _____ ________

SUTE 204 Basic Surg Tech Skills Lab 4 _____ ________

SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surg Tech 2 _____ ________

SUTE 210 Safety in Surgical Technology 3 _____ ________

SUTE 212 Surgical Procedures I 3 _____ ________

SUTE 214 Surgical Procedures II 3 _____ ________

SUTE 218 Specialty Surgical Procedures 4 _____ ________

SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I 4 _____ ________

SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II 4 _____ ________

SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III 4 _____ ________

Elective Credit (1 semester hour)

MATH 113 College Algebra+ 1 _____ ________


SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCING FOR A MAJOR IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

This is a recommended sequence of course work. Certain courses may have prerequisites or are only offered during the Fall or Spring semesters. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with the assigned advisor and check the 2 year course matrix on the Colorado Mesa website for course availability.

FIRST YEAR Fall Semester Hours ENGL 111 English Composition 3 MATH 113 College Algebra or Higher 4 BIOL 209 Anatomy and Physiology 3 BIOL 209L Anatomy and Physiology 1 KINE 100 Health and Wellness 1 Essential Learning (Natural Sci, Fine Arts, or Humanities) 3 15

Spring Semester Hours ENGL 112 English Composition 3 BIOL 210 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 BIOL 210L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 BIOL 241 Pathophysiology 4 PSYC 150 General Psychology 3 KINA ____ Activity 1 15

SECOND YEAR Fall Semester Hours SUTE 200 Medical Term in Surgical Tech 3 SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surgical Tech 4 SUTE 204 Basis Surgical Tech Skills Lab 4 SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surgical Tech 2 13 Summer Semester (summer following 2nd Year) Hours SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I 4 SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II 4 SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III 4 12

Spring Semester Hours SUTE 210 Safety in Surgical Technology 3 SUTE 212 Surgical Procedures I 3 SUTE 214 Surgical Procedures II 3 SUTE 218 Specialty Surgical Procedures 4 13



Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the

Surgical Technology Program:

Do I have to be accepted at CMU before I can apply for the Surgical Technology program?

Yes.

Does the Surgical Technology Program have an admission fee?

No, but the Admissions Department for the University does.

Should I apply before I ask for prior college transcripts to be sent?

You may turn in the application form before you ask other schools to send transcripts. As long as your file is

complete before the deadline, we do not care in what order your information arrives. (It is your responsibility to

make sure we receive everything needed for your file before the deadline.) Contact the Registrar’s Office at 248-

1555 to have transfer credits evaluated for possible acceptance at Colorado Mesa University.

Do all application materials have to be in to the Department of Health Sciences office before the application deadline?

Yes, copies of all college transcripts, a transcript evaluation (if you have taken courses from other colleges), and a

program application must be received prior to the deadline. A copy of the TEAS V test results must be received the

Department of Health Sciences by the application deadline of June 1.

What classes can I take to fulfill Essential Learning requirements?

You should refer to the Graduation Requirements for the AAS degree section in the Colorado Mesa University

Catalog.

Should I speak with an advisor before I register for Essential Learning courses?

You do not have to speak to an advisor. However, you are strongly encouraged to speak with an advisor prior to

registering for Essential Learning courses. Surgical Technology courses may only be taken after you are accepted

into the Surgical Technology Program.

When does the Surgical Technology program start?

Surgical Technology courses begin in the Fall semester. The courses are offered in sequence and must be taken in

order.

Can I be enrolled part time in the Surgical Technology Program?

No, coursework is completed only on a full-time basis.

Can I take some of the Surgical Technology courses each semester?

No, all courses offered each semester need to be taken concurrently.

Do the pre-requisite courses have to be completed prior to applying to the program?

Yes, all essential learning courses must be completed prior to the application due date of June 1st to receive the

highest points for priority. Courses must be successfully completed prior to entering the program. Most students

have completed or are enrolled in courses prior to applying to the program. If you are accepted into the program

and do not successfully complete the pre-requisite courses at the end of the semester in which you apply to the

program, you will be denied entry into the program.


How do you choose candidates?

We look at your grade point average, TEAS V scores, two letters of recommendation from surgical nurses and/or

surgeons. Once accepted to the program, passing a background check will be required, along with completing all

immunizations and physical assessment, depending on clinical site requirements, you may be required to pass a

drug screening.

Do you use a waiting list?

No, we do not. If an applicant is not accepted one year and wishes to be considered for the next year, they must

reapply.

How many students are accepted into the program each year?

We accept approximately 12 students once a year, this number will vary each year depending upon our clinical

affiliate agreements.

Can I work while taking the Surgical Technology courses?

Although a student can work during the program, it is not recommended for most students due to the rigorous

design of the program.

Are the courses in eight week modules or semester long courses in the program?

The courses are semester based, with the last summer being run over a 12 week session. Some content may be presented in a hybrid format at times.

Do I have labs every weekend?

Clinical labs will be scheduled Monday through Friday. Summer clinical will utilize all seven days a week to

complete cases needed for graduation.

Do I need my own computer and printer?

Having your own computer allows you the freedom to complete assignments on your schedule. Computer labs

are available on campus for student use. Some documents will be posted in Desire to Learn for you to print and

bring to class; students can print documents at any computer lab if they do not own their own printer. Please see

the course syllabi for computer technical requirements.

How much are tuition and fees for the Surgical Technology program at CMU?

Please go to www.coloradomesa.edu for the most current tuition and fees.

Are there other requirements and costs associated with the Surgical Technology program after I’ve been accepted?

All of the following have or may have costs associated with the Surgical Technology program: a criminal background investigation, professional liability insurance, personal health insurance, physical and immunizations, drug screen, and any other requirements set forth by the clinical affiliate site which could include additional drug screening, finger printing, name badges, in service education and orientation.


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1. http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health-sciences/degrees/surgical-technology.html 2. http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health-sciences/documents/ST%20Information%20Packet.pdf 3. https://www.coloradomesa.edu/catalog/documents/CMU_Catalog_1617.pdf

CMU Student Learning Outcomes

Vision, Values and Mission:

Colorado Mesa University was founded, not as an end but to enable its students and the residents of Western Colorado to create their own future and not simply enter a future that's been created for them. Within its resource constraints, the university has an obligation to offer the highest quality academic programs and services to those whom it serves to enable them to prepare for their future. Because the environment in which it functions is in a constant state of change, the university, like its students, must recognize that growth and change are an integral part of our collective future. University stakeholders must embrace the notion that change and innovation within the institution should be the norm rather than a necessity in response to crises. In this context, then, our goals are built around the theme of "Achieving a Higher Degree." This theme reflects a key element of the university’s strategic plan: the philosophy that as the institution adapts to its changing world, it does so with the overarching goal of supporting the residents of Western Colorado to achieve a higher degree of educational attainment by preparing students to function successfully in the future.

Colorado Mesa University values:

• high quality education in a student-centered environment; • small class sizes and a high level of student/faculty interaction; • a learning environment that develops and promotes the skills of inquiry, reflection, critical thinking,

problem-solving, innovation, teamwork, and communication in students; • student choice in academic programming that prepares future leaders to function as productive and

responsible members of a global society; • opportunities that engage students in applied learning; • a faculty recognized for their professional expertise and quality of instruction; • a staff committed to the highest quality of service to the College community; • an attainable, accessible post-secondary experience for students in and outside of Western Colorado

that emphasizes continuous improvement; • a vibrant and varied campus setting that values diversity and diverse activities, and encourages

involvement and interaction outside the classroom; • a culture committed to integrity and academic and intellectual freedom; • a community and region that supports the College in multiple ways; • state-of-the-art facilities and technologies that enhance the learning environment; and a diversity of students, faculty, staff that promotes a balanced exchange of ideas.

Colorado Mesa University Student Learning Outcomes

Associate of Science degree graduate:



CMU Institutional statement: Committed to a personal approach, Colorado Mesa University is a dynamic learning environment that offers abundant opportunities for students and the larger community to grow intellectually, professionally, and personally. By celebrating exceptional teaching, academic excellence, scholarly and creative activities, and by encouraging diversity, critical thinking, and social responsibility, CMU advances the common good of Colorado and beyond.

• locate, gather and organize evidence on an assigned topic addressing a course or discipline-related question or a question of practice in a work or community setting (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning);








Make and defend claims in a well-organized, professional document and/or oral

5. Utilize appropriate medical terminology to communicate clearly, professionally and

presentation that is appropriate for a specific audience (Intellectual Skills: Communication Fluency);

effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers and provide for accurate documentation. (Communication Fluency)








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Learn more about the programs of study listed here, and find program sheets detailing exact and complete requirements for majors and concentrations, online at coloradomesa.edu/academics.

Opportunities for college graduates with sport management education and experience are very diverse and challenging. As sport has evolved into an integral part of the American culture, the operations of sports programs have become more sophisticated and complex. With an understanding of the intricacies of sport activities and knowledge of effective business practices, graduates will be prepared to oversee sport programs and facilities. Sport management positions are found in a variety of settings including schools, colleges and universities, public and private agencies, government and the military.

The minor in sport management provides a strong platform for students to combine their interests in business with the business of sports. Students will explore subject areas which include: principles of management, organization/administration/legal considerations, marketing, governance and communication, sport law and risk management, leadership and ethics. This minor could complement business or mass communications majors.

CONTACT INFORMATIONDepartment of Kinesiology, Maverick Center 237B, 970.248.1635.

FACULTYRICHARD BELL (2005), Instructor of Kinesiology; BS, Clemson University; MA, The Citadel; JD, University of South Carolina; EdD, United States Sports Academy.

JEREMY HAWKINS (2013), Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Department Head of Kinesiology; BS, Brigham Young University; MS, Oregon State University; PhD, Brigham Young University.

STEVEN ROSS MURRAY (1998), Professor of Kinesiology; BS, University of North Alabama; MS, DA, Middle Tennessee State University.

ELIZABETH SHARP (2011), Assistant Professor of Kinesiology; BS, MEd, Arkansas Tech University; PhD, Middle Tennessee State University.

STATISTICS (SEE MATHEMATICS)

STUDIO ART (SEE ART)

SUPERVISION (SEE BUSINESS)

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS OFFERED Associate of Applied Sciences Surgical Technology

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program prepares the student to work in surgical operations areas under the supervision of surgeons, registered

nurses, or other surgical personnel. They may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon’s assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

The program will be delivered by classroom time and clinical time as described in the course syllabus. Clinical placements will be at surgical site affiliations in western Colorado.

See Nursing section for admission process.

CONTACT INFORMATION Department of Health Sciences, Maverick Center 170, 970-248-1398

SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES PROGRAMS OFFERED Technical Certificate Sustainability Practices

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION“Sustainability” is a way of living that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In order to achieve sustainability, we must examine our approach to energy, food, shelter, transportation and other aspects of everyday life. Can we continue our current approach indefinitely? What changes need to occur to make our approach sustainable? What can we do to make those changes?

Through the certificate in sustainability practices, students learn the principles of sustainability along with specific ways to implement them. Anyone seeking to understand and practice this approach will benefit from completion of the program. For some, the program can serve as a first step toward a more in-depth knowledge that may lead to a career. This certificate could help professionals to distinguish their business practices, community leaders to better understand future trends in community planning and any student, educator or citizen who wants to make a positive difference in the environment.

CONTACT INFORMATIONDepartment of Physical and Environmental Sciences, Wubben Science 232, 970.248.1993.

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS OFFERED Associate of Applied Science Sustainable Agriculture

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSustainable agriculture is a holistic approach, which is integrated throughout each course, addressing how to enhance environmental quality of food production while also taking into account the economic viability of



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ARC/STSA Program Advisory Committee (PAC) form 1 of 2 0709

ARC/STSA ST PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) FORM

YEAR:

All data entry areas are expandable – simply enter text and the box will expand accordingly. To add additional rows to a table, place the cursor in the bottom, right box and use the “tab” key to add rows.

Advisory Committee Position Represented: STUDENT Name: Kateri Bigler Place of Employment/Education:

Colorado Mesa University Student

Professional Title: Colorado Mesa University Student Address: 653 Young Street, Grand Junction, CO 81505 Contact: [email protected]

Advisory Committee Position Represented: GRADUATE Name: N/A Place of Employment/Education:

Professional Title: Address: Contact:

Advisory Committee Position Represented: FACULTY Name: Lorrie Etenburn Place of Employment/Education:


Professional Title: Surgical Technology Program Director; Lecturer of Surgical Technology

Address: CMU, Department of Health Sciences, 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Contact: [email protected]

Advisory Committee Position Represented: COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Name: Kurt Haas Place of Employment/Education:


Professional Title: Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs Address: CMU, 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Contact: [email protected]

Advisory Committee Position Represented: EMPLOYER Name: Robin Conway Place of Employment/Education:

St. Mary’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center

Professional Title: Perioperative Business Manager Address: 2635 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Contact: [email protected]

ARC/STSA Program Advisory Committee (PAC) form 2 of 2 0709

Advisory Committee Position Represented: PHYSICIAN Name: Dr. Joseph Wataha Place of Employment/Education:

Grand Junction Veterans Administration Medical Center

Professional Title: Anesthesiologist Address: 531 Rim Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81507 Contact: [email protected]; 970-250-9958

Advisory Committee Position Represented: PUBLIC Name: We are working on filling this position Place of Employment/Education:


Advisory Committee Position Represented: PRACTICING CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST Name: Stacy Higman Place of Employment/Education:

St. Mary’s Hospital

Professional Title: CST Address: 3056 Ouray Avenue Contact: 970-201-4307 Certification #: 171517

Other Miscellaneous Committee Members:

Advisory Committee Position Represented: Name: Kathy Dobosz Place of Employment/Education:

St. Mary’s Hospital

Professional Title: Surgical Technologist Address: 2635 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81505 Contact: 970-260-1174

Advisory Committee Position Represented: Name: Place of Employment/Education:


Advisory Committee Position Represented: Name: Place of Employment/Education:




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Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program Program Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 2/22/2017 3:30 p.m. Meeting Called by: Dr. Debra Bailey and Lorrie Etenburn Site: Colorado Mesa University, Health Sciences Building

Attendees: Kateri Bigler, Kathy Dobasz, Stacy Higman, Dr. Joseph Wataha, Robin Conway, Lorrie Etenburn, Sandie Nadelson Agenda Welcome The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Dr. Sandie Nadelson (incoming Department Head as of June 1, 2017). Introductions Program committee members, CMU Staff and faculty provided brief introductions including professional affiliation and connection with the CMU Surgical Technology Program. Program Information Dr. Sandie Nadelson provided an overview of the program presenting CMU website information related to the Surgical Technology program including the student information packet, application process information and forms, and admission testing requirements.

Program Curriculum: program curriculum requirements were presented, and printed handouts provided to committee members.

Admissions Process: the current admission process was discussed including the required application forms, current testing and interview requirements, as well as a discussion of the planned addition of hands‐on and other types of testing to the process.

Instructors: Currently Lorrie Etenburn, CST/CSFA, is the current instructor for the program. As the program grows plans are to hire additional instructors.

Equipment: With classes currently being held at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, equipment and supplies are very accessible. Items the program currently has for its own use include—2 mayo stands, a large back table, 2 square prep stands, 2 rolling prep stands, 2 ring stands, trash and linen receptacles, 2 kickbuckets,and a tower donated by Stryker including camera and scopes. There are a few items that the program is looking to add for specific program use including an OR bed, a bovie machine and an anesthesia cart. These will help recreate the environment for students.

Student Enrollment: The program’s first cohort is 2 students, which has been beneficial in the early development of the program. The maximum enrollment for the program is 12 students. Several students have spoken with the instructor and the department head regarding their interest in the program, and some have already started the application process for the June 1, 2017 deadline.

Program Facilities: Classes are currently held at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, which gives the students the benefit of being in the hospital environment for classes and for clinicals. The CMU Department of Health Sciences has recently moved into its new building which includes renovated and newly constructed space. When construction is finished, the Surgical Technology program will move to the Health Sciences building where labs and classrooms will be available on campus.

Clinical Sites: This year sites include St. Mary’s Hospital (Grand Junction), Grand Valley Surgical Center (Grand Junction), Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center (Fruita) and Montrose Memorial Hospital (Montrose). Other sites that have committed to supporting the program and will be added include Community Hospital in Grand Junction and sites in the cities of Rifle, Glenwood Springs, Delta, Salida, and Craig. Dr. Wataha commented that the use of nearby sites for this first cohort has been beneficial allowing program faculty to have a close connection in helping the program develop. When another instructor is added, it will be possible for instructors to travel to new sites to supervise the development of the program there.

Advertising/Promotion of Program: The program is promoted on the CMU website, through career fairs, departmental group advising sessions and by word of mouth in the professional community. Future plans are to make high school students and teachers more aware of the program.

Accreditation Process/Timeline: Information was provided to the Advisory committee regarding the current accreditation process including the following:

Accrediting Organization—The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program/The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)

Accreditation Process: the process is currently under way for initial accreditation Self‐Study: documents are being prepared for submission by March 1, 2017 Upcoming Site Visit: a site visit by the accrediting organization is scheduled for June

29 and 30, 2017. Day one will be spent in the classroom and examining paperwork, record‐keeping, grading and other program details. Day 2 will be spent in clinicals.

The timeline will allow for program accreditation to apply to the first cohort of students who will be finishing classes in August 2017 (January accreditation would be retroactive for 6 months). If there are issues identified during the self‐study and site visit, time is allowed to address those issues before the final decision is made. There was general agreement that the program is in very good shape. Other Discussion Discussion included what asking the committee members what they would like to see students be able to do, what basic skills they need to start working in the field. Committee members stated that the students in this program are way ahead of other programs they are familiar with. For example, students in other programs did clinicals on their own and did not see their instructor on a regular basis. In some cases, students had to “learn on the job” without the benefit of being able to gain hands on skills in coursework and clinicals. CMU students’ opportunity to actually go into a functioning OR, see how it runs, and gain confidence is very beneficial. It was noted that the program has great support.

Dr. Wataha stated that the program is great for Colorado’s Western Slope. In the past, many surgical technologists had to rely more on on‐the‐job training. It will be good to have a pool of potential employees from this program. The environment is an intimidating one and exposure to that environment through this program is good to have. The current cohort of students has experienced some tense cases, and picked up on what they should or should not do. Experiences in this program are very real. The student member of the committee stated that the program is a lot more than she expected. Being in the environment, and having people talk about their experiences helps a lot. Plans are that the students will soon be scrubbing in. Dr. Wataha stated that the skillset of Surgical Technologists is very impressive and very much appreciated. Students will be doing clinicals April – July. 120 cases are required. 4 months, 4 days a week. 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cases to include CV and Neuro. The students have already watched multiple surgeries (observation role). Adjourn



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ARC/STSA Budget Form (A-1) 04/10

(Form A-1)

ARC/STSA PROGRAM BUDGET FORM Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology

DESCRIPTION

(list dates in columns)

PAST YEAR

2016-2017

CURRENT YEAR

2017-2018

PROJECTED YEAR

2018-2019

SALARIES & WAGES Faculty (FT)

40,000.00 41,000.00 45,000.00

Faculty (PT) 750 per credit hour 4000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00

Staff (FT) 5,000.00 (1/8 time for Surgical technology)

7,000.00 (1/8 time for Surgical technology)

9,000.00 (1/8 time for Surgical technology)

All other salaries/wages

Fringes 16,000.00 17,400.00 19,000.00

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES Including books, journals, A-V software, minor equipment and instruments

5,000.00 5000.00 7500.00

TRAVEL

1200.00 by St. Mary’s to Dixie State to look at Surgical Tech Program

2000.00 2000.00

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Including major equipment, building, renovation

St. Mary’s hospital 10,000.00 in kind classroom and surgical suite

14,000,000.00 million dollar renovation completed 7/2017 with new flex labs and a surgical technology suite made at CMU; 15,000.00

15,000.00

Surgical table

TOTAL BUDGET

81,200.00 97,400.00 117,500.00



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List of Classroom Equipment and Supplies

Smart Classrooms both at CMU and St. Mary’s Hospital White Board Computer Projector for Power Point Presentations Internet access for curriculum Teaching Aids Models Anatomy autographed anatomy model Mr. Bones

Manikin Geri Carry Surgical manikin for suturing Closer Dressing change

Surgical Sponges Ray-Tec Sponges Laparotomy Sponges Laparotomy Tape Round Tonsil Sponges Peanut Sponges Kitner Sponges Hard Dissector Sponges Cherry Sponges Cylindrical Sponges Neurosurgical Sponges Peachtry Dish Eye Sponges (Weck) Absorbable Gelatin Sponge

(Gelfoam) Oxidized Cellulose (Surgicel) Bone Wax Microfibrillar Collagen Collagen Sponge Gelfoam Sterile Powder Silver Nitrate Sticks Human Thrombin Hemostatic Matrix (Floseal) Thrombin (Topical) Syringes

o 3 mL o 5 mL o 10 mL o 12 mL o 20 mL o 30 mL o 60 mL

Syringe Tips o Luer-Lock o Luer-Slip

Tuberculin Syringe Insulin Syringe Irrigating Syringe

o Asepto o Bulb o Toomey

Hypodermic Needles Abdominal Dressing (ABD pad) Eye Pad/Shield

Nonadhering Dressings (Xeroform) o Adaptic o Telfa o Film Dressing o Island Dressing

Dressing Wraps o Kerlix o Kling o Velcro Closrues

Self-Adherent Wraps Packing Liquid Chemical Dressings

o Collodion o Liquid Skin Adhesives

Surgical Tape Paper Tape Silk tape Elastic Tape Plastic Tape Fabric Tape Foam Elastic Tape Cloth Tape Casting Material (Rigid Dressings)

o Plaster o Fiberglass

Undercast Padding o Webril o Stockinette

Miscellaneous o Skin Closure Tapes

Steri-Strips o Tincture of Benzion o Mastisol o Montgomery Straps o Ostomy Appliances o Vacuum-Assisted Closure

Dressings Alcohol Lodophors Chlorprep (DuraPrep) Pink (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) Mircroscope Drape Camera Drape C-arm Drape Banded Bag

Half Drape Large Drape Back Table Cover Overhead table Cover Mayo Stand Cover Extra-Large Mayo Stand cover Woven Sheet (Cloth Linen) Controller Drape X-ray Cassette Drape Ultrasound Probe Drape Steri-Drape (Incise Drape) Ioban (Antimicrobial Incise Drape) Impervious Stockinette Impervious Split Drape Extremity Drape Bilateral Limb Drape Beach Chair Shoulder Drape Laparotomy Drape Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Drape (Lap Chole Drape) Cesarean Section Drape (C-section

Drape) Under Buttocks Drape Utility Drape (Towel Drape) U-bar Drape (Bar Drape) Incise Utility Towel Woven Towel Leggings Arthroscopy Drape Cystoscopy Drape Turban Drape (Head Drape) Craniotomy Drape EENT Drape Opthalmic Drape (Eye Drape) Breast/Chest Drape CV Drape (Cardiovascular Drape) Split Body Drape Graduate Paint Cup (Alcohol Cup) Medication Cup Round Bowl Wash Bowl (Extra Large Basin) Soaking Basin Emesis Basin (Kidney Basin)

Suture Boots (Shods) Clamp Cover Vessel Loops Umbilical Tape (Cotton tape) Raney Clips (Scalp Clips) Medication Labels Umbilical Cord Clamp (Cord Clamp) Ruler Surgical Marker (Marking Pen) Huber Needle (Winged Infusion Set) Defogger Kit Decanting Cannula Hydrajaw Insert (Fogarty insert) Remover Lotion (DuraPrep

Remover) Water Soluble Jelly (K-Y Jelly) Povidone-iodine Swab (Betadine

Swab) Magnetic Drape (Magnetic

Instrument Mat) Culture tube (Culturette) Whitacre Spinal Needle Specimen Containers Jamshidi Needle (bone morrow

needle) Tru-Cut Biopsy Needle (liver) Sputum Trap Urine Strainer Biohazard Bag (Specimen Bag) Tongue Blade (Tongue Depressor) Cotton Tip Applicator (Cotton Swab) Isolation Bag Glassman Viscera Retainer (Fish) Lone Star Retractor System

(Thyroid) Sterile Water Normal Saline Glycine 1.5 (Urology) Surgical Nerve Locator (NIMM) Suture Bag (Garbage Bag) Handheld Cautery Blade Knife Handle (beaver blade

Handle) 10 Blade

11 Blade 12 Blade 15 Blade Incontinence Pad (Prep Pad) Hypaque (diatrizoate) Omnipaque (Lohexol) Polymethyl Methacrylate (Bone

Cement) Polymethyl Methacrylate with

Gentamycin (Antibiotic Bone Cement)

Esmarch (Exsanguinates) TUR System with Flow Pouch Simpulse SOLO irrigator (Pulsed

Lavage irrigator) Sterile Mineral oil (skin grafting) Scratch Pad (Tip Cleaner) Doppler Ultrasonic Gel Philadelphia Collar (Rigid Cervical

Brace) Soft Cervical Collar Knee Immobilizer (Knee Splint) Hip Abduction Pillow Abdominal Binder (Plastics) Sling and Swathe (shoulder

immobilizer) Post-Surgical Bra (Breast Support)



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TAB 11 Student Computer Resources

Student Resources As soon as you are admitted to Colorado Mesa University, the process begins to make technology resources available to you. You will be able to send and receive email through the Campus email system, log into MAVzone - the campus portal, use computers in the computer labs, and access the Internet from your personal devices in residence halls and classroom buildings. All that is needed if for you to go through the MAVzone Username creation process.

MAVzone Username and Password First you will receive your admittance letter, via USPS, expressing congratulations and our sincere welcome to CMU. At the bottom of this letter you will see your Colorado Mesa ID number. Commonly called your "700" number, be sure to memorize this as you will need it frequently during your time at CMU. Next you will receive two emails to the address you provided in your application. The first email will contain your 700 number and the second email will contain directions to activate your MAVzone username. Simply click the activation link in this email and follow the directions. When you have completed the process you will have your MAVzone username, your password, and you will have established security questions/answers that can be used in the event you ever forget your password. Typically, usernames are formed with your first and middle initials and last name up to 14 characters. Because of conflicts between people who have the same or similar names, your username may be somewhat different. If you ever forget your network username, contact the IT Help Desk. You must change your password every six months. You will be prompted to change it when it expires. Your password must be a minimum of 8 characters, must contain at least one upper case letter, one lowercase letter and one number. You may use special characters. You may not reuse a previous password. If you have forgotten your password, visit the MAVzone login screen and use the forgot password link. Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password. You will need your MAVcard for this process as it contains your library card number. MAVcards are issued when you first arrive to CMU by the MavCard Office, located on the 1st floor of the University Center. If this process doesn't work or you have not set up your security questions, then contact the IT Help Desk to request a password reset.

Additional Resources Below is a list of the many IT resources available to CMU students.

New Technology Provides Lecture Capture at CMU Panopto is an easy-to-use video recording platform used by faculty for lecture capture or for recording content to be viewed by students either in or outside the classroom. Students simply login to coloradomesa.hosted.panopto.com to watch videos published by faculty for a given class. Panopto Recorder, is available for use in classrooms which now have webcams installed at the instructor stations, and in select group rooms in the Library; LIB134, LIB235, LIB236, LIB322. All other group rooms have this software installed, and offer a built-in web cam. The software is free to be installed on any personal PC, laptop, or mobile device for faculty/staff and students. Panopto Recorder can record your screen and audio, as well as video from a webcam. All recordings are automatically uploaded to our Panopto server and integrated with D2L, making the content immediately available to enrolled students of a

particular class. In order for students to record their own video for a given class, the professor must enable a drop box folder for the class to accept student recorded videos. Without this step done, students can only view videos when logged onto Panopto. Click the following link for the updated and complete tutorial explaining how to Get

Started, Viewing Video Content, Creating Content, Submitting Content for Grading in D2L, Setting up Person Devices with Panopto and Recording with Panopto - Student Panopto Tutorial

For additional information on Panopto be sure to check out the Get Started with Panopto folder offering 21 training videos about the use of the Panopto recorder. Simply login to the Panopto site, coloradomesa.hosted.panopto.com , click Show All Sessions, and click the Get Started with Panopto folder. Click a video thumbnail to launch the video. Computer Labs and Help Desk IT provides open computers and printers on all three floors of Tomlinson library. The

Library computers are configured with Windows Office products and some software applications taught in classes. These computers are available whenever the library is open. Also a portion of the 1st floor of the ibrary, known as the 24-hour Study Room, is available for use 24 x 7, with MAVCard access after-hours.

o Tomlinson Library 1st floor Tech Map o Tomlinson Library 2nd floor Tech Map o Tomlinson Library 3rd floor Tech Map

Each residence hall has a small computer lab that is available for your use. These labs are open 24 hours a day when the residence hall is open.

The IT Help Desk is located on the 1st floor of Tomlinson Library, North-East corner. The IT Help Desk can help you with your user ID and password, answer questions about Desire 2 Learn, MAVzone, or your email account as well as other technology related issues. The IT Help Desk can also be reached by calling 970.248.2111 or by entering a Help Desk ticket.

Knowledge Imaging Centers (KIC) Each floor of the library has a high tech scanning system known as a Knowledge

Imaging Center, KIC for short. These are walk up systems that produce extremely high resolution scans of any printed material from books, magazines and journals. Using a "two up" process you can lay out any two pages of a book and the system will analyze the single image and produce two separate images, one for each page, in about 5 seconds. The system will automatically remove black edges and straighten up content before creating the output file(s). Output of the images can be saved to a jump drive, emailed, or saved to your mobile device. The system can output files in several different formats including JPG, PNG, TIFF, or searchable PDF.

MAVzone Campus Portal MAVzone is Colorado Mesa's Campus Portal. The portal provides single sign-on

access to information about what's going on at campus, your email, on-line classes, and network drives. You will also use MAVzone to register for classes, drop or add classes, check grades, and view financial aid status. Click on the MAVzone link in the navigation bar at the top of any page of the CMU website. Use your network username and password to log in.

Desire 2 Learn (D2L) Online Courses

Desire 2 Learn is the learning management system used by Colorado Mesa University to deliver on line courses. You can log into Desire 2 Learn from MAVzone. To find out whether on line learning is for you, visit Distance Education.

CMU Mobile CMU Mobile is the University's mobile application that keeps you tuned in to CMU and

offers many of the services available in MAVzone, all from a sleek, easy to use, mobile interface. The app enables students to look at class schedules, check grades, view registration holds and access D2L among other things. The app is secure requiring a user login to access this personal information. CMU Mobile also offers university news and events, the faculty/staff directory and a campus map.

Network Storage - OneDrive All of the work you create during your college career at CMU can be saved to a single

cloud storage solution called OneDrive. Your OneDrive folder boasts a 1 TB capacity and as cloud storage it is available to you from any Internet connected device through your MAVzone login. Never store your work on campus computers, always store on your OneDrive folder.

The Courses Directory (K: Drive - Main Campus; L: Drive - WCCC) Some faculty members will request that you electronically turn in assignments by

saving them to the Courses Directory. The Courses Directory has folders named by course and section. For example if you are enrolled in CSCI-100 Section 3, will find a K:\CSCI100\003\Students\yourusername folder. Course folders are deleted at the end of each semester, so do not use the Courses Directory for permanent file storage.

Internet Access from your Dorm Room Each dorm room has Ethernet jacks that will enable you to connect to the Internet from

your personal computer. Follow these steps to get connected: o Connect your personal computer to the Ethernet jack in your dorm room. Open

up a web browser. o Read and agree to the Computer Use Agreement. o Complete the Registration form.

If you are having problems getting connected, contact the Help Desk at 970-248-2111, or visit the Help Desk in the Library.

If peer-to-peer software is discovered on your computer, your device will be denied network access and you will need to contact the IT Help Desk to clear the block.

Connecting Gaming Devices to the Network from your Dorm Room You can connect a gaming device to the network in your Dorm Room. CMU does not

support connecting gaming devices to the wireless network. They must be plugged into an Ethernet jack in your room.

Find the MAC or Ethernet address of the gaming device. Click here to view instructions on finding the MAC address for your gaming device model. If you model device is not included in these instructions, visit your device manufacturer's web site to find directions on obtaining the MAC address. This can also be called the hardware address, or Ethernet address. Understand you are not looking for the device's wireless address.

From your computer, register the device on the network. Login with your Network Username and Password. Read and agree to the Colorado Mesa University Network Use Agreement and click Continue. Enter your name for Description and Dorm building/room for Location. Click Save.

Wait 15 seconds, then connect your gaming device to the Ethernet jack in your room and power on.

Information Technology

Mission Statement Information Technology serves Colorado Mesa University by strategically deploying technology, enabling the institution to achieve its goals and role as defined by the state as a regional education provider. With dedicated professional support staff, Information Technology provides innovative teaching and learning environments, reliable and secure administrative systems, and access to electronic information to assist a diverse community of students and faculty obtain academic and professional success.

Getting Help The IT Help Desk is your single point of contact for all IT problems and requests. The IT Help Desk can assist with passwords, network access, email, MAVzone, desktop hardware and software, Desire 2 Learn, telephones and smart classroom technology. There are several ways to reach the IT Help Desk.

1. Create your own help desk ticket. Go to MAVzone, login and click on the IT Help Desk icon at the bottom of the page.

2. Call the Help Desk @ 970.248.2111 3. Visit the Help Desk at Tomlinson Library, 1st floor, North-East corner. 4. Try out the Help Desk FAQ site for answers to common problems: Help Desk FAQs

o Once you are on the FAQ page, click SEARCH to view all FAQs, or use the Category drop-down list, and or the Contains and FAQ# box to help narrow down your search.

https://whd.coloradomesa.edu/helpdesk/WebObjects/Helpdesk.woa/wa/FaqActio

ns/viewAllCampus Operator To reach the operator from on Campus dial 1000. From off Campus dial 970.248.1020.

Overview of Services Information Technology & Communications is organized into groups that provide the services listed below.

Computing & Network Systems Maintains network file storage, printing and backup Provides faculty and student network accounts Provides email and spam filtering Installs and supports the wireless network

Information Systems Maintains Campus administrative software including Banner, College Net R25, My

Housing Develops custom reports and interfaces for business systems Assists in the requirements development, purchase, and implementation of new

enterprise software

Computer Support Services Establishes desktop computer hardware and software standards Maintains hardware and software in all campus computer labs Administers the Campus computer replacement plan Installs and maintains desktop and laptop computers and desktop software Manages all Help Desk Functions, supporting students, faculty, and staff

Telecommunications & Instructional Technology Maintains the Campus telephone system Maintains the Campus network cabling infrastructure Provides access to the Internet

Installs and supports smart classroom technology Supports video conferencing for Distance Education



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List of classroom instructional reference materials

(instructional/teaching aids, models and audiovisual media)

Poster set ups for MAYO stand

Pictures for proper set up on walls

Skin prep charts through ARC/ASTA

AST magazines shared with students

Gray’s Anatomy

Dean Vaughn’s Medical Terminology;

Elsevier Evolve;

FA Davis all with student/ Instructor access.

CST exam™ study guides

The Surgical Technologist



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List of Laboratory Equipment

Stryker Video Tower with Working light and camera

Scopes 30 Degree and 0 degree 5 mm scopes

2 prep stands

2 MAYO stands

2 IV poles

1 anesthesia accessory cart

IN lines O2, Nitro and vacuum

X‐ray box

OR lights

1 large Back tables

2 ring stands

Various gels for positioning

Kick bucket x 2

Rolling suction with canisters x 4

Sitting stool

Foam Head rest

Trash container

Linen Hamper

OR Linen

Sub‐sterile supply room

Drapes,

OR Motion detection sink with various surgical scrub solutions



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Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program List of Laboratory Supplies (disposable and non‐disposable) Supply item Spring 2017 Cost/item 10 ml prefilled syringes $0.85 100 mL IV bag $2.20 1000 mL IV bag $2.50 250 mL IV bag $2.56 2x2s Non‐sterile $0.02 2X2s Sterile $0.06 4x4s Non‐sterile $0.04 4x4s Sterile $0.26 50 mL IV bag $2.10 500 mL IV bag $2.40 Abdominal Pads $0.27 Alaris Pump tubing $11.92 Alcohol Wipes/box $2.40 Ampule breaker $0.11 Ampules $0.60 BioPatch $1.57 Blood Tubing $19.50 Central Line kits $5.07 Claves $4.25 Cotton tip applicators $0.15 Extension set with clave $4.50 Filter needles $0.21 Foley Cath kits $10.50 Glucometer Strips $1.58 IV catheter $3.07 IV start kit $1.90 Needles/box $26.75 Non sterile Gloves/box $7.50 Practi Powder $1.45 Primary IV tubing $6.25 Secondary IV tubing $2.26 Simulated swab sticks $0.22 Sryinges/box $10.00 Stat Lock $7.90 Sterile gloves, latex free, powder free $1.69 Suction Kit‐mini $1.75 Surgical Mask $0.17 Swab caps $0.03 Tegaderm/Opsites for CL $1.14

Tegaderm/Opsites for IV start $0.72 tongue depressors $0.04 Trach Care tray with Catheter $3.60 Trach Care tray without Catheter $2.75 Vacutainer with needle $0.80 Laerdal Essential Manikin $55,000.00 SimMom $45,000.00 SimPad‐sold separately $4,680.00 Laerdal SimPad compatible Adult Manikin $4,800.00 Pediatric SimPad compatible manikin $2,800.00 Baby SimPad compatible manikin $2,750.00 Patient monitor $2,900.00 IV Arm $395.00 Injection pads $17.50 Chester Chest $1,124.00 Hospital bed $2,400.00 3 drawer bedside stand $295.00 Overbed table $206.00 Alaris IV pump with 2 side channels $3,615.00 Med cart $1,750.00



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Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program: Instruments

Adson Tissue Forceps

Allis Clamp

Army Navy Retractor

Babcock

Babcock Clamp

Backhaus Towel Clamp

Bailey Rib contractor (approximator)

bayonet forcep

beckman‐eaton laminectomy retractor

Biopsy forceps

Bladder blade

Bronchus clamp

Carmalt Clamp

Castroviejo Needle Holder

Cooley scissors curved

Coronary dilators

Crile forcep (hemostat) straight

Crile forcep (hemostat) curved

Crile Hemostat (straight)

Cushing Vein Retractor

Davidson Scapula Retractor

de lee universal retractor

Deaver Retractor

Debakey Forceps

Debakey micro tissue forceps (Crawford)

Double Action Rongeur

Doyen Rasp

Duval clamp (Lovelace)

Fanseler Anoscope

ferguson abdominal scissors

Ferris‐Smith Tissue Forceps

Foerster sponge forceps

Freer Elevator

Gelpi Retractor

Gerald forceps

Glover patent ductus clamp, straight, and

curved

Graves Vaginal Speculum

Gregory carotid bulldog clamp

Groove Director

Halstead Hemostat (curved)

Halstead Hemostat (straight)

Harrington Forceps

jacobs clamp

Javid shunt clamp

jorgenson scissors

Kelly Clamp

Kelly Hemostat (curved)

Kelly Hemostat (straight)

Kocher Clamp

Lahey Clamp

lempert rongeur

lothrop retractor

Matson rib stripper

Mayo Hegar Needle Holder

Mayo Scissors (curved)

Mayo scissors (straight)

Metzenbaum Scissors

Mixter forcep (right angle)

Mosquito Clamp

o'sullivan‐o'connor retractor

Pennington clamp

Pennington Forceps

pennington hemostatic clamp

pituitary rongeur

Poole Suction

Poole Suction with Guard

raney scalp clip applier

Rat tooth Tissue Forceps

Ribbon retractor, malleable

Richardson Eastman Retractor

Richardson Retractor

Rochester‐Pean Clamp

Russian Forceps

Russian tissue forcep

Ryder NH

Satinsky vena cava clamp

Sauerbruch Box end ronguer

Schnidt Tonsil Hemostat

Schroeder single tooth tenaculum

sedillot periosteal elevator

Senn Retractor

Shallow Gelpi Retractor

simpson obstetrical forcep

Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program: Instruments

Sponge Forceps

Sternal needle holder & wire twister

taylor spinal retractor

Tissue forceps

Volkman retractor (rake) blunt, and sharp

Weitlaner Retractor

Wire scissors

Y connector

Yankauer Suction



Tab 16

Office space and equipment The program director has an office at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center for year one and two of the program. The Program Director also has an office at Colorado Mesa University Health Sciences and adjunct faculty have an office. Offices are complete with computers that are updated on a six-year cycle and bi-annually with software updates. Locked file cabinets, and desks are in each office. There are two professional administration assistants for the Health Sciences Department. Supplies for faculty and program directors are ordered as needed through the administration assistants.



Tab 17

Ancillary student facilities Lavatories are adjacent to classrooms and one small lavatory in the classroom Break room is in the vicinity and cafeteria in the building and on campus.



Tab 18

Program-specific library resources The department of Health Sciences maintains current resources for all programs in a small room; The library complete sets Alexanders Care of the Patients 15th addition Alexanders Surgical procedures Barry and Cohn’s Operating Technique Mavcc Surgical Procedures; Surgical technique; Surgical Technologies Tabers Medical Dictionary AST= The Surgical Technologist



Tab 19

ARC/STSA Clinical Affiliation Site Reporting Form 1 08/14

ARC/STSA Clinical Affiliation Site Reporting Form

Sponsoring Educational Institution [School] Program ID# Date

Program Maximum Enrollment Capacity:

# Students per Cohort # Cohorts per AY [8/1/16-8-1-2017 ] # of cohorts that overlap in clinical at any given point

Total minimum # of surgical technology OR scrub slots available for student assignment at all clinical affiliates

Clinical Affiliation Facility Name

Address

City

State # of slots available*

Current Affiliation Agreement

St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center

2635 North 7th Street Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 970-298-CARE (2273) 1-800-458-3888

Grand Junction, CO 4 YES

Grand Valley Surgical Center 710 Wellington Ave #21, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: (970) 255-7800

Grand Junction, CO 2 YES

Colorado Canyons Hospital 300 W Ottley Ave, Fruita, CO 81521

Fruita CO 1-2 YES

Delta County Memorial Hospital 1501 East 3rd Street, Delta, CO

81416, Delta, CO 81416 Delta CO 1-2 YES

Community Hospital 2351 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505 Phone: (970) 242-0920

Grand Junction, CO 1-2 YES


3629

12 0

3-1-2017


Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center, Salida Colorado

1000 Rush Drive, Salida Co 81201 719-530-2200

Salida CO 1 YES

[NOTE: Additional rows can be added to this table by placing the cursor in the bottom, right hand box and pressing “tab”.] [*NOTE: if a range of available slots is indicated, only the lowest number of slots should be counted to determine sufficiency of OR scrub slots.]

Clinical Affiliation Agreement Attestation: The program attests that a comprehensive clinical affiliation agreement for this facility is on file with the school or program. [Please note that a comprehensive clinical affiliation agreement includes at least the following:

‐ name of clinical affiliate and name of sponsoring institution ‐ information that clarifies that the agreement is applicable to the surgical technology program ‐ agreement termination language, and ‐ Clinical affiliate and sponsoring institution representative signatures and dates.]


Clinical Affiliation Slot Clarification/Comments:

All of Colorado Mesa University Health Sciences are on one affilitaion agreement.

[NOTE: The response box above will automatically expand as text is entered.]

The Program Director and administrator acknowledge that the information above is accurate**, attests that a comprehensive clinical affiliation agreement for each facility listed is on file with the school, and that the program has sufficient surgical technology OR scrub slots for the program’s stated maximum enrollment capacity indicated above.

Program Director Signature Date

Administrator Signature Title Date

**Please note that failure to provide accurate information, verified upon ARC/STSA request or during program review [On-Site Evaluation or PRR] will result in a Recommendation for Accreditation Probation, which can lead to Withholding or Withdrawal of

Accreditation.

Dr. Debra Bailey RN, PhD Director of Health Sciences

Lorrie Etenburn CST/ CFAS 3-1-2017

3-1-2017



Tab 20

ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – President/CEO [or comparable appointment]

President/CEO Name Credentials

Sponsoring Educational Institution [School] Date of Appointment

President/CEO Address

City State Zip Code

Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address

Program Administrator Appointment Confirmation

Dean [or comparable appointment] Name

Dean Institutional Title

Program Director Name

Program Director Institutional Title

Has the Dean or Program Director appointment changed since the last Annual Report? YES NO

If YES, has the ARC/STSA been notified of the change*? YES NO

[*The sponsoring institution is required to report substantive changes regarding the President, Dean and/or Program Director within thirty (30) days of the change.]

The Sponsoring Institution President/CEO or their administrative designee below acknowledges that the information above is accurate**.

President/CEO or Administrative Designee Signature Date

**Please note that failure to provide accurate information, verified upon ARC/STSA request or during program review [On-Site Evaluation or PRR] will result in a Recommendation for Probationary Accreditation,

which can lead to Withdrawal of Accreditation.

ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Dean [or comparable appointment]

Dean Name Credentials


Dean Address

City State Zip Code


Program Administrator Appointment Confirmation

President/CEO [or comparable appointment] Name

President/CEO Institutional Title

Program Director Name

Program Director Institutional Title

Has the President/CEO or Program Director appointment changed since the last Annual Report?

YES NO

If YES, has the ARC/STSA been notified of the change*? YES NO

[*The sponsoring institution is required to report substantive changes regarding the President, Dean and/or Program Director within thirty (30) days of the change.]

The Sponsoring Institution President/CEO or their administrative designee below acknowledges that the information above is accurate**.






Tab 21

ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Program Director 08/14

ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Program Director

Program Director Name Credentials


Program Address

City State Zip Code


Attestation of Qualifications*

Has a minimum total of 5 years of experience in the ST scrub role or as an ST instructor or both within the last 10 years

Possesses an Associate’s Degree of greater [for new appointments effective August 1, 2015]

Possesses proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning

Holds current CST, CSFA, or CST/CSFA – NBSTSA Certification #

* If all qualifications above are not checked, please submit a Plan of Action to demonstrate compliance with Standard III.B.1.b. – Program Director Qualifications using the ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form, available online at www.arcstsa.org/index.php/educators/educators-surgical-technology/st-forms-and-facts/.

Attestation of Responsibilities [select all applicable]

Is appointed as full-time employee of sponsoring institution [school]

Is responsible for organization, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program

Is sufficiently free from teaching and non-educational responsibilities to administer the program

Has teaching responsibilities [Core Instructor]**

Serves as Clinical Coordinator**

Other-please specify

[**Program is not required to submit an ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Clinical Coordinator and/or ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Core Instructor if applicable responsibilities checked above.]

Employment Status Full Time Appointment Part Time Appointment

The program attests that the program has sufficient faculty resources to ensure achievement of the program’s goals and objectives for the program’s stated maximum enrollment capacity.

Program Administrators President/CEO [or comparable appointment] Name

President/CEO Institutional Title

Dean [or comparable appointment] Name

Dean Institutional Title

The Sponsoring Institution President/CEO or their administrative designee acknowledges that the information above is accurate***.


***Please note that failure to provide accurate information, verified upon ARC/STSA request or during program review [On-Site Evaluation or PRR] will result in a Recommendation for Probationary Accreditation, which can lead to Withdrawal of Accreditation.

Grand Junction, Colorado

Department of Health Sciences Instructor of Surgical Technology

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES INCLUDE: Teach standard load of 12 course credit hours per semester Provide coverage for summer clinical practicum Plan and provide theoretical instruction and clinical or laboratory experiences that reflect

an understanding of the mission, objectives and curriculum of the surgical technology program

Actively engage in scholarly activities that supports professional development and provides service to the university and external community

Participate in academic advising and guidance of students and be sensitive to the needs of students from a diverse population

Active participation in faculty meetings and committees reflecting professional contributions to shared-governance

Participate in assessment activities of the program, department, and university Promote positive relationships with service area hospitals, clinics, and agencies Assess efficiency and appropriateness of teaching methods through established

evaluation approaches Other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Candidate must hold current certification in Surgical Technology (CST) and Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA). Associate’s degree preferred or plan to obtain AAS within two years of employment, and to obtain baccalaureate degree within five years of employment required. Must have and maintain practice in good standing with National Board for Surgical Technology. Candidate must have at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional clinical experience with an emphasis in acute care surgical suites. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development and evaluation, or a written plan for obtaining such knowledge and skills within the first year of teaching. Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education. SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package. DEADLINE: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, complete applications should be received by June 2, 2016. APPOINTMENT: Full-time Instructor position to begin August, 2016.

ABOUT GRAND JUNCTION: Nestled between mountains and high-desert canyons, the Grand Junction area is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the country and enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. West of the Rockies and 30 miles from the Utah border, the moderate climate provides year-round recreation activities, including hiking, biking, golf, fishing and skiing. The city and valley of approximately 60,000, (147,000 county-wide) is the economic hub of the region, located midway between Denver and Salt Lake City. The local health care community has been recognized at the national level for delivery of collaborative, high quality and low cost health care. St. Mary’s Medical Center is a regional center serving health care needs in a 250-mile radius for rural and urban health care. ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY: CMU is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience in a student-centered environment featuring small class sizes and a high level of student/faculty interaction. Founded in 1925, the University offers professional and technical programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Remaining one of the most affordable universities in Colorado, enrollment exceeds 9,500 students and offers a hands-on learning environment, with professors dedicated to teaching. This dedication to providing the highest quality education in a student-centered environment continues to guide the university into the future. The university has a major commitment to science and liberal arts education and to the encouragement of scholarship. The Department of Health Sciences offers the traditional BSN program and also offers a career ladder nursing program, including a Practical Nursing, LPN- BSN degree as well as an on-line RN-BSN completion program. Graduate level nursing programs include the MSN and DNP-Family Nurse Practitioner degrees. Other allied health programs include Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiologic Technology AAS and BAS programs. APPLICATION: Submit a cover letter describing qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements, responsibilities, and preferences of this position, current curriculum vita, a copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (official transcripts will be required upon hire), the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references, and the following completed forms:

Applicant Authorization to permit Search Committee members to review candidate transcript

Applicant Authorization and Release to Conduct Reference and Background Check form

Voluntary Affirmative Action form Mail to:

Instructor of Surgical Technology Search Committee Colorado Mesa University Department of Human Resources 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-248-1820

Alternatively, electronic applications are accepted at [email protected]. If using this method of application, please put the search name in the subject line to ensure that your materials are forwarded to the appropriate search file. Electronic application materials must be submitted as a .pdf or Word document (no size limit). Electronic materials submitted in any other format will not be accepted. Please do not copy and paste application materials into the body of your email; send materials as attachments.

Direct inquiries to Debra Bailey at [email protected], or 970-248-1772 Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Position No. F00262 #1786

Anesthesia Consultants of Western Colorado 1120 Wellington Ave., Ste. 205

Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-241-8013

May 30, 2016 Dennis Johnson, MD 701 Independence Valley Dr. Grand Junction, CO 81507 970-778-5407 Dr. Debra Bailey, I am writing in regards to Lorrie Etenburn, who is applying for a teaching position at CMU, as an instructor in the new surgical tech program. She has asked me to write a letter of recommendation on her behalf. As an anesthesiologist, I have worked with Lorrie for 11 years in the operating room at St. Mary’s hospital. I have observed Lorrie in many different clinical scenarios. She has been exemplary in working as a first assist and surgical tech. During countless critical situations, I have seen Lorrie perform at her best while assisting the surgeon in an efficient, professional manner that has helped save many lives. She is the best surgical tech we have at St. Mary’s. Her skills in the operating room are honed and precise. Many prominent surgeons in the community use her as a first assistant because of the skills she has and the professional manner in which she works. Her skills are most apparent when she is working with the cardiovascular surgeons during open-heart surgery. She is able to think ahead and anticipate what the surgeon needs. She thinks quickly and is outstanding at performing under pressure. Additionally, she always has had a great attitude while working long days in the operating room. Another attribute that impresses me is her ability to get along well with others. She is pleasant and professional. She has always been a team player. Many times I have observed her patiently instructing new scrub techs on little techniques, which have made their job easier, made it more efficient for the surgeon, and safer for the patient. She is a very good teacher. I feel Lorrie is an excellent candidate as an instructor in your surgical tech program. She is an outstanding individual with unsurpassed skills. As a friend and colleague, I give her my highest recommendation. I know she will be an invaluable asset in building the reputation of your program. Best regards, Dennis Johnson, MD Anesthesia Department Chair



Tab 22

ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form-Clinical Coordinator 08/14

ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Clinical Coordinator

Clinical Coordinator Name Credentials


Program Address

City State Zip Code


Attestation of Qualifications*


Holds current CST, CSFA, or CST/CSFA – NBSTSA Certification # * If all qualifications above are not checked, please submit a Plan of Action to demonstrate compliance with Standard III.B.2.b. – Clinical Coordinator Qualifications using the ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form, available online at www.arcstsa.org/index.php/educators/educators-surgical-technology/st-forms-and-facts/.


Is responsible for organization, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the clinical component of the program

Has teaching responsibilities [Core Instructor]** Other-please specify

[**Program is not required to submit an ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Core Instructor if applicable responsibilities checked above.]



The Program Director acknowledges that the information above is accurate**.


***Please note that failure to provide accurate information, verified upon ARC/STSA request or during program review [On-Site Evaluation or PRR] will result in a Recommendation for Probationary Accreditation,




Tab 23

ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form-Core Instructor 08/14

ARC/STSA Program Personnel Data Form – Core Instructor

Core Instructor Name Credentials


Program Address

City State Zip Code


Attestation of Qualifications *


Holds current CST, CSFA, or CST/CSFA – NBSTSA Certification #

* If all qualifications above are not checked, please submit a Plan of Action to demonstrate compliance with Standard III.B.3.b. – Core Instructor Qualifications using the ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form, available online at www.arcstsa.org/index.php/educators/educators-surgical-technology/st-forms-and-facts/.


Is responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress toward course objectives and for the periodic review and updating of course material

Other-please specify



The Program Director acknowledges that the information above is accurate**.






Tab 24

ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form

[Note: A separate form should be used for each specific plan of action or area of non‐compliance.]

Sponsoring Educational Institution [School] Program ID#

Standard(s)

Explain the Area(s) of Standards Non‐Compliance

Program Director will be supported with continuing education opportunities for teaching

Program Plan of Action

Plan Steps Step

Implementation Date

Required Tools/Resources Step

Assessment Date

Program Benchmark

Criteria

Sent to Dixie State to overview Surgical Technology Program

8-1-2016 Peer development and resource education 9-1-2017 Professional development

Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Educaiotn credential for career and technical education.

Credentialing course will be taken in next 12 months

3-1-2017 CCTE Completion of professional Development

5-1-2018

[NOTE: All response boxes on this form will automatically expand as text is entered. Additional rows can be added to this table by placing the cursor in the bottom, right hand box and pressing “tab”.]


Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology

Lorrie Etenburn CST/CFSA / Dr. Debra Bailey RN, PhD

#58 Tab 24

3629

3‐1‐2017

ARC/STSA Plan of Action Form

[Note: A separate form should be used for each specific plan of action or area of non‐compliance.]


Standard(s)

Explain the Area(s) of Standards Non‐Compliance

Program Director will complete AAS degree

Program Plan of Action

Plan Steps Step

Implementation Date

Required Tools/Resources Step

Assessment Date

Program Benchmark

Criteria

Transcripts being evaluated for Prior Learning Credit

8-1-2016 33 credits of Surgical Technology towards AAS in ST.

9-1-2017 Credits will be accepted, pending portfolio reveiw

Portfolio for prior learning 3-1-2017 9-15 credits 5-1-2017

Enrolled in CMU essential learning courses to complete AAS degree.

8-1-2017 Credits to be determined; needs 60 credits 5-1-2017 Completion of Degree 12-17 to 5-2018

[NOTE: All response boxes on this form will automatically expand as text is entered. Additional rows can be added to this table by placing the cursor in the bottom, right hand box and pressing “tab”.]


Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology

Lorrie Etenburn CST/CFSA / Dr. Debra Bailey RN, PhD

#58 Tab 24

3629

3‐1‐2017



Tab 25

(Form C-1)

ARC/STSA C-1 Curriculum Sequencing Form 09/14

ARC/STSA Curriculum Sequencing Form


Date Program Length [in months]:

Please indicate the curriculum sequencing for one (1) cohort of students by completing the table below [A ‘check mark’ can be added or deleted by placing the cursor over the applicable cell and “left-clicking” on your mouse. [Please note that If a program has multiple starts within a given academic year [AY], please indicate the sequencing for only one (1) cohort.]

Firs

t mon

th

of c

ours

es

Surgical Technology Program Sequencing

Program Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Basic Science Component

Applied Behavioral Science Component

Classroom Didactic and/or Laboratory

Component

Supervised Clinical Component

Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program 3629

213-1-2017

XXX

XXX

XX X

ARC/STSA C-2 Didactic and Laboratory Courses - Summary Form 02/10

ARC/STSA (Form C-2) DIDACTIC and LABORATORY COURSES – SUMMARY

Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology List the required and elective didactic and laboratory courses. Identify the faculty member with the primary

responsibility for teaching each course. Indicate (a) the number of credit hours granted per course and (b) the number of class and or laboratory hours required per course. Identify elective courses with an asterisk.

Course Number and Title

Principal Instructor

Credit Hours

Lab and/or Class Hours

SUTE 200 (Medical Terminology in Surgical Technology)

Lorrie Etenburn 3 Class hours 3 hours per week

SUTE 202 (Fundamentals in Surgical Technology)

Lorrie Etenburn 4 Class hours 4 hours per week

SUTE 204 (Basic Surgical Technology Skills Lab)

Lorrie Etenburn 4 Lab hours 12 hours per week

SUTE 206 (Pharmacology for Surgical Technology)

Lorrie Etenburn 2 Class 2 hours per week

SUTE 210 (Safety in Surgical Technology)

Lorrie Etenburn 3 Class 3 hours per week

SUTE 212 (Surgical Procedures I)

Lorrie Etenburn 3 Class 1 hour per week; lab 6 hours per week

SUTE 214 (Surgical Procedures II)


SUTE 218 (Specialty Surgical Procedures)


SUTE 220 (Surgical Practicum I)

Lorrie Etenburn 4 Clinical 12 hours per week

SUTE 230 (Surgical Practicum II)


SUTE 240 (Surgical Practicum III)


Total number of credit hours, didactic and lab hours 38

ARC/STSA C-3 – Clinical Courses – Summary Form 02/10

ARC/STSA (Form C-3) CLINICAL COURSES – SUMMARY

Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program List each required and elective clinical or fieldwork practicum. Estimate the percentage of time the student is likely to

spend in each of the several settings in a given practicum. Please identify elective practicums with an asterisk. The listing should include all clinical settings, hospitals, clinics, ambulatory centers and physicians' offices, if applicable. In identifying data regarding the clinical lectures, include only those that are regularly provided as an integral part of the clinical rotation and the program's curriculum and that are experienced by each student who is assigned to the practicum.

Course Number and Title

Principal Instructor

Credit Hours

Clinical Hours

SUTE 200 (Medical Terminology in Surgical Technology)

Lorrie Etenburn 3

SUTE 202 (Fundamentals in Surgical Technology)

Lorrie Etenburn 4

SUTE 204 (Basic Surgical Technology Skills Lab)

Lorrie Etenburn 4 12 hours x 15 weeks 180 hours

SUTE 206 (Pharmacology for Surgical Technology)

Lorrie Etenburn 2

SUTE 210 (Safety in Surgical Technology)

Lorrie Etenburn 3

SUTE 212 (Surgical Procedures I)


SUTE 214 (Surgical Procedures II)

Lorrie Etenburn 3 6 hours x 15 weeks90 hours

SUTE 218 (Specialty Surgical Procedures)


SUTE 220 (Surgical Practicum I)

Lorrie Etenburn

4

Summer clinical need; 144 hours x 3 courses

Over 11 weeks to complete minimum case requirements identified in SUTE 220 syllabi

==432 hours

SUTE 230 (Surgical Practicum II)

Lorrie Etenburn 4

SUTE 240 (Surgical Practicum III)

Lorrie Etenburn 4

Total number of credit hours, clinical hours 38 972 hours Total



Tab 26

Associate of Applied Science: Surgical Technology 2016-2017 Program Sheet, Page 1 of 3 Posted: April 2016

2016-2017 PETITION/PROGRAM SHEET

Degree: Associate of Applied Science Major: Surgical Technology

NAME: STUDENT ID #: LOCAL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER:

( ) I, (Signature) , hereby certify that I have completed (or will complete) all the courses listed on the Program Sheet. I have read and understand the policies listed on the last page of this program sheet. I further certify that the grade listed for those courses is the final course grade received except for the courses in which I am currently enrolled and the courses which I complete next semester. I have indicated the semester in which I will complete these courses.

20 Signature of Advisor Date

20 Signature of Department Head Date 20 Signature of Registrar Date

About This Degree . . . The Associates of Applied Science Surgical Technology Program is designed to cover both the academic and clinical skills necessary to perform as a surgical technologist. The program begins fall semester of each year. Certain prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission to the professional portion, the 2nd year, of this program. Students will complete this Associate Degree program in sequence with prerequisites and Essential Learning courses the first year. The application process will occur in the second semester or their first year. Once accepted to the program, the second year will prepare students to work as operating room technologists and assist in surgical operations. Surgical technologists work as members of a healthcare team alongside surgeons, registered nurses, and other health care workers. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries. Students will be prepared to work in many areas of the surgery setting including preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning patients on the operating table, covering patients with sterile drapes, and taking patients to and from the operating room. Surgical technologists prepare sterile solutions and medications used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly. They help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves. During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. They also hold retractors and may hold internal organs in place during the procedure. Technologists also may handle specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Surgical technologists who take and pass the certifying examination offered by the NBSTSA (National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) are certified and authorized to use the initials CST to designate their status as a Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification can be a means of upward mobility, a condition of employment, a route to higher salary, or a source of national recognition. For more information on what you can do with this major, go to http://www.coloradomesa.edu/career/whatmajor.html All CMU associate graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking, communication fluency, quantitative fluency, and specialized knowledge/applied learning. In addition to these campus-wide student-learning outcomes, graduates of this major will be able to:


2. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, legal, moral, and medical values related to the patient and the surgical team. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)

3. Integrate knowledge gained in core surgical technology courses to prepare for the role of a surgical technologist, working with surgical interventions. Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)

4. Correlate the elements, action, and use of medications and anesthetic agents used during the peri-operative experience. (Intellectual Skills Quantitative fluency)

5. Utilize appropriate medical terminology to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers and provide for accurate documentation. (Communication Fluency)


7. Utilize learned competencies to assemble and operate instruments, equipment, and supplies for the delivery of patient care as an entry-level practitioner during basic surgical procedures. (Intellectual Skills: Critical Thinking).


http://www.coloradomesa.edu/career/whatmajor.html

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 68 semester hours total (A minimum of 15 of the final 30 semester

hours of credit at CMU). 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher in all CMU coursework and in

coursework toward major content. Pre-collegiate courses (usually numbered below 100) cannot be used

for graduation. A student must follow the CMU graduation requirements either from

1) the program sheet for the major in effect at the time the student officially declares a major; or 2) a program sheet for the major approved for a year subsequent to the year during which the student officially declares the major and is approved for the student by the department head. Because a program may have requirements specific to the degree, the student should check with the faculty advisor for additional criteria. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of, and follow, all requirements for the degree being pursued. Any exceptions or substitutions must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor and Department Head.

When filling out the program sheet a course can be used only once. See the “Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates”

in the catalog for additional graduation information. ESSENTIAL LEARNING REQUIREMENTS (Minimum 15 semester hours) See the current catalog for a list of courses that fulfill the requirements below. If a course is on the Essential Learning list of options and a requirement for your major, you must use it to fulfill the major requirement and make a different selection within the Essential Learning requirement. The Essential Learning capstone course and co-requisite Essential Speech course (required for bachelor’s degrees) cannot be used as options for the below requirements. Course No Title Sem.hrs Grade Term/Trns Communication (6 semester hours) ENGL 111 English Composition 3 _____ ______ *ENGL 112 English Composition 3 _____ ______ Math (3 semester hours) *MATH 113 College Algebra or higher+ 3 _____ ______ *Required by this program +MATH 113 is a 4 credit course. 3 credits count towards the Essential Learning requirement and 1 credit counts as Elective credit.

Course No Title Sem.hrs Grade Term/Trns Social Sciences, Natural Science, Fine Arts, or Humanities (6 semester hours) *PSYC 150 General Psychology 3 _____ ________ ____ _____ ______________________ 3 _____ ________ WELLNESS REQUIREMENT (2 semester hours) KINE 100 Health and Wellness 1 _____ ________ KINA 1____ ________________________ 1 _____ ________ FOUNDATION PREREQUISITE COURSES (12 semester hours) *BIOL 209 Human Anat & Physiology 3 _____ ________ *BIOL 209L Human Anat & Physiology Lab 1 _____ ________ *BIOL 210 Human Anat & Physiology 3 _____ ________ *BIOL 210L Human Anat & Physiology Lab 1 _____ ________ *BIOL 241 Pathophysiology 4 _____ ________ ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE REQUIREMENTS (39 semester hours) These courses must be completed in sequence and may only be taken after acceptance into the Program. Core Courses (38 semester hours) SUTE 200 Medical Term in Surg Tech 3 _____ ________ SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surg Tech 4 _____ ________ SUTE 204 Basic Surg Tech Skills Lab 4 _____ ________ SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surg Tech 2 _____ ________ SUTE 210 Safety in Surgical Technology 3 _____ ________ SUTE 212 Surgical Procedures I 3 _____ ________ SUTE 214 Surgical Procedures II 3 _____ ________ SUTE 218 Specialty Surgical Procedures 4 _____ ________ SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I 4 _____ ________ SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II 4 _____ ________ SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III 4 _____ ________ Elective Credit (1 semester hour) MATH 113 College Algebra+ 1 ______ _______



This is a recommended sequence of course work. Certain courses may only be offered during the Fall or Spring semesters. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with the assigned advisor and check the two year course matrix on the Colorado Mesa website for course availability.

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester Hours ENGL 111 English Composition 3 MATH 113 College Algebra 4 BIOL 209 Human Anat & Physiology 3 BIOL 209L Human Anat & Physiology Lab 1 KINE 100 Health and Wellness 1 Essential Learning (Natural Sci, Fine Arts, or Humanities) 3 15

Spring Semester Hours ENGL 112 English Composition 3 BIOL 210 Human Anat & Physiology 3 BIOL 210L Human Anat & Physiology Lab 1 BIOL 241 Pathophysiology 4 PSYC 150 General Psychology 3 KINA ___ Activity 1 15

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester Hours SUTE 200 Medical Terminology in Surgical Technology 3 SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surgical Technology 4 SUTE 204 Basis Surgical Technology Skills Lab 4 SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surgical Technology 2 13


Summer Semester (summer following 2nd Year) Hours SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I 4 SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II 4 SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III 4 12 POLICIES:

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semester of graduation, no later than October 1 for spring graduates, no later than March 1 for fall graduates. You must turn in your “Intent to Graduate” form to the Registrar’s Office by September 15 if you plan to graduate the following May, and by February 15 if you plan to graduate the following December.

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4. If your petition for graduation is denied, it will be your responsibility to reapply for graduation in a subsequent semester. Your “Intent to Graduate” does not automatically move to a later graduation date.

5. NOTE: The semester before graduation, you may be required to take a Major Field Achievement Test (exit exam).




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Healthcare SciencesAnatomy & Physiology

Organization of the Human Body X x x

Cells x x x

Tissues x x x

Organs x x x

Integumentary System x x x

Skeletal System x x x

Muscular System x x x

Nervous System x x x

Sensory System x x x

Circulatory System - Blood x x x

Cardiovascular System x x x

Circulatory System - Peripheral Vascular x x x

Lymphatic System x x x

Respiratory System x x x

Digestive System x x x

Genitourinary System x x x

Reproductive System x x x

Endocrine System x x x

Pharmacology and Anesthesia

Definition of Anesthesia X

Assessment to Determine Anesthesia Choice X

Surgical Team Roles During Administration X

Preoperative Medication of the Patient X

General Anesthesia X

Local Anesthesia X

Complications of Anesthesia X

Alternative Anesthesia Methods X

Medication Measurements X

Terminology X

Medications X X X X

Care and Handling of Medications and Solutions X X X X X

Medications Used in Surgery X X X X X X X

Medical Terminology

Rules for Combining Forms X

Prefix, Suffix, Direction, Amount, and Color X

Medical Terms Components by System - Integumentary System X

Medical Terms Components by System - Musculoskeletal System X

Medical Terms Components by System - Nervous System X

Medical Terms Components by System - Sensory System X

Medical Terms Components by System - Circulatory System-Blood X

Medical Terms Components by System - Cardiovascular System X

Medical Terms Components by System - Lymphatic System X

Medical Terms Components by System - Respiratory System X

Medical Terms Components by System - Digestive System X


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Medical Terms Components by System - Reproductive System X

Medical Terms Components by System - Endocrine System X

Abbreviations X

Microbiology

Introduction to Microbiology X X

Cell X

Introduction to Microscopy X

Staining Methods X

Culture Media X

Nomenclature of Microbiology X

Host-Microbe Relationships X

Types of Microorganisms X

Common Causative Agents X X

Immunology X

Process of Infection X X

Pathophysiology

Introduction to Disease X

Tumors X

Fluid and hemodynamic Disorders X

Inflammation and Infection X

Surgically Treatable Diseases and Disorders X X X

Technological Sciences

Electricity X X

Information Technology X

Robotics X X

Patient care concepts

Biopsychosocial needs of the patient X X X

Death and dying X X X

Surgical TechnologyPreoperative

Non-Sterile

Attire X

Preoperative Physical Preparation of the Patient X

Patient identification X

Transportation x

Review of the chart X

Surgical Consent x

Transfer X X

Positioning X X

Urinary catheterization X X

Skin preparation X X

Equipment X X X

Instrumentation X X X X X X

Sterile

Asepsis and sterile technique X X X X X X

Hand Hygiene and Surgical Scrub X X X X X X

Gowning and gloving X X X X X X


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Draping X X X X X X

Intraoperative: Sterile

Specimen care X X X X X

Abdominal incisions X X X X

Hemostasis X X X X

Exposure X X X X

Catheters and drains X X

Wound closure X X

Surgical dressings X X X X X

Wound healing X X X X

Tissue Replacement Materials X X

Emergency Patient Situations X X

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Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU) X X X X

Methods of Disinfection and Sterilization X X X X

Sterile Storage and Distribution X X X

Environmental Disinfection of the OR X X X X X X X

Perioperative Case Management

Perioperative Case Management X X X X X X X

Assistant Circulator Role

Assistant Circulator Role X X X

Surgical Procedures - DidacticGeneral Surgery

Appendectomy - Open X

Appendectomy - Laparoscopic X

Breast Biopsy - Sentinel Node Biopsy X

Breast biopsy - Needle Localization X

Modified Radical Mastectomy w/ Axillary Node Dissection X

Cholecystectomy -Open X

Cholecystectomy - Laparoscopic X

Cholecystectomy w/ Cholangiogram X

Colon Resection w/ Colostomy X

Colon Resection w/o Colostomy X

Gastrectomy w/ Gastrostomy X

Gastrectomy w/o Gastrostomy X

Hemorrhoidectomy X

Herniorrhaphy - Open - Incisional X

Herniorrhaphy - Laparoscopic - Incisional X

Herniorrhaphy - Open - Inguinal X

Herniorrhaphy - Laparoscopic - Inguinal X

Herniorrhaphy - Open - Umbilical X

Herniorrhaphy - Laparoscopic - Umbilical X

Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication x

Liver Resection X

Splenectomy - Open X

Splenectomy - Laparoscopic X


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Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure) X

Obstetrics and Gynecologic Procedures

Cervical Biopsy x

Cervical Cerclage (Shirodkar's Procedure x

Dilation and Curettage (D&C) X

Hysteroscopy X

Cesarean Section X

Endometrial Ablation x

Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic x

Hysterectomy - Robotic-Assisted x

Hysterectomy - Total Abdominal x

Hysterectomy - Vaginal X

Myomectomy x

Uterine Radiation Seeding x

Oophorectomy X

Ectopic Pregnancy X

Salpingectomy X

Sterilization Procedures X

Tuboplasty X

Labioplasty X

Perineal Laceration X

Vulvectomy X

Ablation of Condylomata X

Marsupialization of Bartholin's Gland (Cystectomy) X

Anterior and Posterior Repair (Colporrhaphy) X

Diagnostic Laparoscopy X

Total Pelvic Exenteration X

Wertheim Procedure X

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Nephrectomy X

Kidney Transplant X

Wilm's Tumor Excision (Adrenalectomy) X

Ureteroscopy X

Ureteropyelithotomy X

TUR-BT X

Cystectomy w/ Creation of Ileal Conduit X

Suspension (TVT/Sling) X

TURP X

Prostatectomy - Laparoscopic w/ Robot X

Prostatectomy - Suprapubic X

Prostate Seeding X

Circumcision X

Epispadius Repair X

Hypospadius Repair X

Penile Implant Insertion X


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Hydrocelectomy X

Orchiopexy X

Orchiectomy X

Otorhinolaryngologic

Cochlear Implant X

Mastoidectomy X

Myringotomy X

Stapedectomy X

Tympanoplasty X

Choanal Atresia X

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) X

Nasal Antrostomy X

Nasal Polypectomy X

Septoplasty X

Turbinectomy X

Laryngectomy X

Parotidectomy X

Radical Neck Dissection - Glossectomy X

Radical neck Dissection - Mandibulectomy X

Temporomandibular Joint Arthroplasty (TMJ) X

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy X

Tracheotomy and Tracheostomy X

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty X

Orthopedic

Acromioplasty - Open X

Acromioplasty - Arthroscopic X

Shoulder - Arthroscopy X

Bankart Procedure - Open X

Bankart Procedure - Arthroscopic X

Shoulder - Total Arthroplasty X

Radius ORIF X

Radius - External Fixator X

Hip - Total Arthroplasty X

Hip - ORIF X

Femur - Femoral Shaft Fracture X

Knee - Arthroscopy X

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (ACL) X

Amputation - Above-the-Knee X

Amputation - Below the-Knee X

Knee - Total Arthroplasty X

Achilles Tendon Repair X

Triple Arthrodesis X

Bunionectomy X

Oral and Maxillofacial

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Odontectomy/Tooth Extraction X

Maxillary Fractures - LeForte I X

Maxillary Fractures - LeForte II X

Maxillary Fractures - LeForte III X

ORIF Orbital Fracture X

Plastic and Reconstructive

Blepharoplasty X

Brow Lift X

Cheiloplasty/Palatoplasty X

Malar Implants X

Mentoplasty X

Otoplasty X

Rhinoplasty X

Rhytidectomy X

Breast Augmentation X

Mastopexy X

Mammoplasty - Nipple Reconstruction X

Mammoplasty - TRAM Flap X

Abdominoplasty X

Suction Lipectomy X

Superficial Lesion/Neoplasm X

Skin Graft - Full-Thickness (FTSG) X

Skin Graft - Split-Thickness (STSG) X

Microvascular Pedicle Graft X

Scar Revision X

Dupuytren's Contracture X

Traumatic Injury Repairs X

Radial Dysplasia X

Release of Polydactyly X

Release of Syndactyly X

Ophthalmic

Chalazion Excision X

Dacryocystorhinostomy X

Entropion/Ectropion Repair X

Enucleation X

Extracapsular Cataract Excision X

Iridectomy X

Keratoplasty X

Laceration Repairs X

Scleral Buckle X

Strabismus Correction - Recession & Resection X

Vitrectomy X

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Mediastinoscopy - Lymph Node Biopsy X

Thoracoscopy - Video=Assisted Thoracoscopy X

Thoracotomy - Lobectomy X

Thoracotomy - Pneumonectomy X

Thoracotomy - Decortication of the Lung X

Thoracotomy - Lung Transplant X

Thoracotomy - Pectus Excavatum Repair X

Thoracotomy - Pulmonary Embolism X

Aortic/Mitral Valve Replacement X

Atrial/Ventricular Septal Defect Repair X

Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus X

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Intraaortic Balloon Pump X

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Minimally Invasive Direct (MID-CABG) X

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Off-Pump CABG X

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Ventricular Assistive Device (VAD) Insertion X

Heart Transplant X

Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta X

Tetralogy of Fallot Repair X

Ventricular Aneurysm Repair X

Peripheral Vascular

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm w/ Graft Insertion X

Angioplasty - Endograft Placement X

Angioplasty - Endostent Insertion X

Angioscopy X

AV Shunts and Bypass - Aortofemoral Bypass X

AV Shunts and Bypass - Arteriovenous Fistula and Shunt X

AV Shunts and Bypass - Femoropopliteal Bypass X

Carotid Endarterectomy X

Embolectomy X

Vena Cava Device X

Vein Ligation and Stripping X

Venous Access Device X

Neurosurgical

Carpal Tunnel Release X

Laminectomy - Cervical - Anterior X

Laminectomy - Cervical - Posterior X

Laminectomy - Thoracic X

Laminectomy - Lumbar - Minimally Invasive X

Laminectomy - Lumbar - Spinal Fusion X

Craniotomy - Aneurysm Repair X

Craniotomy - Cranioplasty X

Craniotomy - Craniosynostosis Repair X

Rhizotomy X

Stereotactic Procedures X

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General Surgery X X

Surgical Specialties X

Diagnostic Endoscopy X

Labor & Delivery X

First and Second Scrub Role and Observation Definitions X X X

Professional PracticeProfessionalism

Professional Management X

Employability skills X

Communication Skills and Teamwork Fall Fall Spring

Ethical and Moral Issues Fall Fall

Legal Issues, Documentation & Risk Management Fall Fall

Healthcare Facility Information

Healthcare Facility Organization and Management Fall Spring

Physical Environment Fall Spring

All-Hazards Preparation Fall Spring Summer

Summative Lab Skills Assessment

Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role Fall Spring

Surgical Technologist in the Assistant Circulator Role X X

Disinfection and Sterilization X X X

The Program Director verifies that the curriculum offered as detailed above meets or exceeds the content requirements of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6e . Program Director Signature

(For electronic submission, printed

name = electronic signature)

Date of Signature



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(Fall, 2016)

In coordination with Educational Access Services, reasonable accommodations will be provided

for qualified students with disabilities. Please contact with the instructor the first week of class

to make arrangements. Nancy Conklin, the Coordinator of Educational Access Services, can be

contacted at 248-1826, or in person in Houston Hall, Suite 108.

Course Title: Pharmacology for Surgical Technology

Course Descriptions

Focused and comprehensive health assessments of clients across the lifespan. Includes diverse

populations, biological, psychological, sociological, spiritual, and cultural aspects. Diagnostic

reasoning emphasized as the primary means of collecting and analyzing data from client history,

physical examination, and diagnostic procedures.

Pre-requisites: Acceptance into Colorado Mesa University; Admission to Surgical Technology

Program with required pre-requisite courses completed.

Credit: SUTE 206 = 2 credit hours.

Instructor: Lorrie Etenburn CST/ CSFA

Maverick Center 171

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 970-248-1398

Office Hours: My office is on the main college campus in Grand Junction. Please contact

me via email for correspondence and put the course name in the subject line as this will

assist me in identifying the context of the questions and requests. I am happy to set-up

phone or office appointments.

Tuesday 1-3 office hours.

Wednesday 3-4

Thursday 3-4

Friday 3-4

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP),

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

(ARC/STSA), the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and the Association of Surgical

Technologists (AST) cooperate to establish, maintain and promote appropriate standards of

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quality for educational programs in surgical technology and to provide recognition for

educational programs that meet or exceed the minimum standards outlined in these accreditation

Standards and Guidelines

Professional Standards Guiding the Course:


Student Learning

Outcomes

Associate of Science

degree graduate:

Student Learning

Outcomes


CMU Institutional

statement: Committed to a

personal approach, Colorado

Mesa University is a

dynamic learning

environment that offers

abundant opportunities for

students and the larger

community to grow

intellectually, professionally,

and personally. By

celebrating exceptional

teaching, academic

excellence, scholarly and

creative activities, and by

encouraging diversity,

critical thinking, and social

responsibility, CMU

advances the common good

of Colorado and beyond.

• Locate, gather and

organize evidence

on an assigned

topic addressing a

course or

discipline-related

question or a

question of

practice in a work

or community

setting (Specialized

Knowledge/Applie

d Learning);

1. Apply knowledge and skills

from the biological sciences to

safely perform during the pre-

operative, intra-operative, and

post-operative phases of patient

care. (Specialized

Knowledge/Applied Learning)

2. Demonstrate an understanding

of the ethical, legal, moral, and

medical values related to the

patient and the surgical team.

(Specialized Knowledge/Applied

Learning)

3. Integrate knowledge gained in

core surgical technology courses to

prepare for the role of a surgical

technologist, working with surgical

interventions.


Learning)

Use program-level

mathematical concepts and

methods to understand,

analyze, and explain issues

in quantitative terms

(Intellectual Skills:

Quantitative Fluency);

4. Correlate the elements, action,

and use of medications and

anesthetic agents used during the

peri-operative experience.

Make and defend claims in

a well-organized,

professional document

5. Utilize appropriate medical

terminology to communicate

clearly, professionally and

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and/or oral presentation

that is appropriate for a

specific audience


Communication Fluency);

effectively with patients,

physicians, and co-workers and

provide for accurate

documentation. (Communication

Fluency)

6. Employ appropriate ethical,

professional, and respectful values

while providing care to diverse

populations within the healthcare

system. (Communication Fluency)

Identify and gather the

information/data relevant

to the essential question,

issue and/or problem and

develop informed

conclusions (Intellectual

Skills: Critical Thinking).

7. Utilize learned competencies to

assemble and operate instruments,

equipment and supplies for the

delivery of patient care as an entry-

level practitioner during basic

surgical procedures. (Intellectual


8. Demonstrate the ability to

prioritize and organize the surgical

field, while considering the

physiology and urgency of patient

care needs. (Intellectual Skills:

Critical Thinking).







post-operative phases of

patient care. (Specialized


2. Demonstrate an

understanding of the ethical,

legal, moral, and medical

values related to the patient

and the surgical team.

(Specialized


4


3. Integrate knowledge gained

in core surgical technology

courses to prepare for the role

of a surgical technologist,

working with surgical

interventions.

(Specialized


4. Correlate the elements,

action, and use of medications

and anesthetic agents used

during the peri-operative

experience.

SUTE 206 Tests

Quizzes

Clinical Competency checkoff





physicians, and co-workers

and provide for accurate

documentation.

(Communication Fluency)

SUTE206: Tests

Clinical documentation


professional, and respectful

values while providing care to

diverse populations within the

healthcare system.


SUTE206: Tests

7. Utilize learned

competencies to assemble and

operate instruments,


delivery of patient care as an

entry-level practitioner during

basic surgical procedures.

(Intellectual Skills: Critical

Thinking).


prioritize and organize the

surgical field, while

considering the physiology

SUTE 206:

Receive medications and use

appropriately on the sterile filed,

Demonstration protocol

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and urgency of patient care

needs. (Intellectual Skills:

Critical Thinking).

Class Schedule

Pharmacology for Surgical Technology meets on Wednesday from 1-3 PM at St. Mary’s

Hospital, Second floor behind the infusion clinic. Room number TBD

Format of Class

Lecture, Power points, group work, demonstrations

Student Accountability:

Attendance and Participation:

Attendance and participation in class is expected. Students are responsible for preparing for class

by completing reading and class assignments. Students will receive 10 points for each class

attended, for a total of 150 points over the semester. Students who arrive late or leave early will

have 5 points deducted from the class. Students who are absent will receive a 0 for the day. It is

the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor.

Grades are posted on D2L

Evaluation Method:

Unit Exams 75 points each x 3 70 % Total

Quizzes 6 – 10 point each quizzes. 20 %

Quizzes are random and may not be made up if you are late or miss the quiz.

Skill Check off’s X 2 10 %

Must pass with 10 points or above on check off.

Grading Policy

The following grading scale will determine the final course grade: Please note there are no C

grades in Graduate Education. You must pass with a 76 percent or greater.

The final course grade will be determined by the following Department of Health Sciences

grading scale:

A = 93 – 100%

B = 85 – 92%

C = 76 – 84%

D = 70 – 75%

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F = 69% and below

Make-up policy:

A student who misses an exam must make the exam up within 3 days or receive a 0. At the

discretion of the instructor, an absence on test day will result in a 5-point grade reduction on that

exam. Take home test must be turned in on the assigned day or answers emailed to instructor or a

0 will be given on that exam. Late homework will not be accepted.

Academic Dishonesty

Students are expected to be above reproach in all scholastic activities. Students who engage in

scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in

the course and dismissal from the graduate nursing program.

Academic Dishonesty:

Academic dishonesty is the intentional act of fraud, in which an individual seeks to claim credit

for the work and efforts of another or uses unauthorized material or fabricated information in any

academic exercise. Academic dishonesty also includes, but is not limited to:

1. Forgery/fabrication/falsification/plagiarism of academic documents

2. Intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others

3. Assisting others in acts of academic dishonesty

4. Cheating in the classroom

5. Unauthorized attendance

6. Multiple submissions

7. Unauthorized collaboration

Students must refer to the AAS Student Handbook section on Academic Dishonesty, including

explanation, policy and sanctions.

Required Texts and Readings:

Snyder, K. & Keegan, C. (2017). Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist. Fourth ed.

Elsevier, St. Louis Missouri, ISBN: 978-0-323-34083-0

Fuller, J. (2013). Surgical Technology. Sixth ed. Elsevier, St. Louis Missouri,

ISBN 978-1-4557-2506-9

Optional Texts:

N/A

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Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course the student be able to:

1. Demonstrate care and handling of medications and solutions.

2. Compare and contrast methods, agents, and techniques of anesthesia administration and

preparation.

3. Identify preoperative medications used in the care of the surgical patient.

4. Identify potential harmful preoperative medications for surgical patients.

5. Identify basic drug classifications.

6. Identify concepts of drug administration, assessment used to determine anesthesia

choice,

pharmacology math and medication measurements.

7. Identify drug categories, general and local anesthesia and alternative anesthesia

methods.

8. Discuss pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative anesthesia agents. Discuss the

assessments used to determine anesthesia choice for surgical intervention.

Course Outline:

Topical Outline

Pharmacokinetics

a. absorption

b. distribution

c. elimination

Routes of Medicines

Administration

Terminology in Pharmacology:

Actions

Indications

Abbreviations

Measurements

Federal, State-regulating roles

Drug Testing

Dosage Calculation

Pre-Operative medications

Blood Administration

Fluid administration

Types of Anesthesia

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Administration techniques for anesthetic agents

General Anesthesia

Monitoring during anesthesia

Emergency situations and anesthesia

Response of the surgical team in Emergency situations

Antibiotic use in peri-operative surgery

Pain Management

Contrast Media, dyes staining agents

Purpose of antibiotic use during the peri-operative period.

Drugs effecting coagulation

Ophthalmic medications in surgical patients

Diuretics, chemotherapeutics and hormones in surgical patient.

Schedule

Week Date Introduction

Reading

assignments

Due dates

Week 1

Aug 22 Chapter 1 Introduction

Basic Pharmacology

Fuller, Chapter 13

Snyder Chapter 1

Week 2

Aug 29 Medication

Development

Snyder, Chapter 2

Week 3 Sept 5 Pharmacology

Mathematics

Snyder Chapter 3

Week 4 Sept 12 Medication

Administration

Snyder Chapter 4

Week 5 Sept 19 Unit Test 1

Start Unit 2

Antibiotics

Snyder 5 Check off

Meds; Unit Test

1 Snyder 1-4

Fuller Chapter

13.

Week 6 Sept 26 Diagnostic Agents Snyder Chapter 6

Week 7 Oct 3 Diuretics/ Ophthalmic Snyder Chapter 7,

10

Week 8 Hormones /

Chemotherapy agents

Snyder chapter 8,

12

Week 9 Medications /

Coagulation

Snyder Chapter 9

Week 10 Fluids and Irrigations

solutions

Snyder Chapter

11

9


Week 11 UNIT 2 Test

Start Unit 3

Preoperative

Medications

Snyder Chapter

13

Unit Exam 2,

Snyder

Chapters 6, 7, 8.

9. 11

Week 12 Patient Monitoring Snyder Chapter

14

Week 13 Nov 21 Thanksgiving Break

Week 14 General Anesthesia Snyder Chapter

15

Week 15 Emergency Situations Snyder Chapter

16

Week 16 December

12-15

Unit 3 TEST Unit 3 Final

Surgical Technology Program 1

Course Title: Basic Surgical Technology Skills Lab

Course SUTE 204

Prerequisites: Admission to the Surgical Technology Program, Health Sciences; Completion of

Surgical Technology Foundation courses BIO 209/209L; 210/210L; BIO 241; PSY 150

Co-requisites:

SUTE 200 Medical Terminology for Surgical Technology 3

SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surgical Technology 4

SUTE 206 Pharmacology in Surgery 2

Credits (and hours outside of classroom)

An undergraduate student should expect to spend on this course a minimum of two hours outside

the classroom for every hour in the classroom. More details are available from the faculty

member or department office. Skills lab will be 1 credit equals 45 hours of lab time. Therefore

for a 3 credit hour lab class, the student will spend 9 hours a week in lab.

Faculty: Lorrie Etenburn CST/ CSFA

Maverick Center 171; Email: [email protected]

Phone: 970-248-1398

Office Hours: My office is on the main college campus in Grand Junction. Please contact

me via email for correspondence and put the course name in the subject line as this will

assist me in identifying the context of the questions and requests. I am happy to set-up

phone or office appointments.

Tuesday 1-3 office hours.

Wednesday 3-4

Thursday 3-4

Friday 3-4

Class Schedule: Wednesday 9 AM- 12:00 PM at St. Mary’s Hospital, Second floor behind

the infusion clinic. Room number TBD



Format of Class

Lecture, Power points, group work, demonstrations, Video

Required Text:

Course Description: SUTE 204 Basic Surgical Technology Skills Lab

Clinical approaches to surgical technology. Students will demonstrate the use of electrocautery and laser equipment, as well as endoscopic instruments. They will describe commonly used lab and x-ray tests, as well as instrumentation used for abdominal and laparoscopic procedures. Students will demonstrate basic

set up for urology, and ear, nose, throat and eye procedures. .

EAS: In coordination with Educational Access Services, reasonable accommodations will be

provided for qualified students with disabilities. Please meet with the instructor the first week of

class to make arrangements. Nancy Conklin, the Coordinator of Educational Access Services,

can be contacted at 248-1826 or in person in Houston Hall, Room 108

Tutorial Learning Center=TLC in HH 113

The TLC is a FREE academic service for all Colorado Mesa University students. Tutors are

available on a walk-in basis for many courses. Do you have a quick question? Do you need

homework clarification or feedback on a paper? Are you reviewing for a test? Help is available

at the TLC!

At the main campus, come to Houston Hall 113 to meet with one of our friendly peer tutors. We

are open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am-6pm; Tuesdays from 8am-7pm, and

Fridays from 8am-5pm. We are also open Sundays from 1pm-6pm! Tutoring at branch campuses

and distance tutoring is also available. Check out the website for schedules and locations at

www.coloradomesa.edu/tutoring or call 248-1392 with any questions.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): At the end of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe Electricity flow in a patient receiving Electrocautery procedures

2. Identify Instruments used in Ears, Nose Throat, Mouth, Endoscopic, Laproscopic,

Abdominal and gynocological surgeries.

3. Explain primary procedures in Ears, Nose Throat, Mouth, Endoscopic, Laparoscopic,

Abdominal and gynecological surgeries.

4. List complications of basic surgical procedures

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5. Demonstrate breakdown and cleaning of instruments used in basic surgical procedures.

6. Describe disinfection and sterilization of surgical instruments

7. Describe basic laboratory and radiological tests used in basic surgeries.

8. Demonstrate Sterile technique and barriers

9. Describe protocol for contamination of surgical site, instruments, and handling of the

contamination materials.

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes:


The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP),






Standards and Guidelines.



Student Learning

Outcomes

Associate of Science

degree graduate:

Student Learning

Outcomes


CMU Institutional

statement: Committed to a

personal approach, Colorado

Mesa University is a

dynamic learning

environment that offers

abundant opportunities for

students and the larger

community to grow

intellectually, professionally,

and personally. By

• Locate, gather and

organize evidence

on an assigned

topic addressing a

course or

discipline-related

question or a

question of

practice in a work

or community

setting (Specialized





post-operative phases of patient

care. (Specialized


2. Demonstrate an understanding

of the ethical, legal, moral, and

medical values related to the


celebrating exceptional

teaching, academic

excellence, scholarly and

creative activities, and by

encouraging diversity,

critical thinking, and social

responsibility, CMU

advances the common good

of Colorado and beyond.

Knowledge/Applie

d Learning);

patient and the surgical team.


Learning)

3. Integrate knowledge gained in

core surgical technology courses to

prepare for the role of a surgical

technologist, working with surgical

interventions.


Learning)

Use program-level

mathematical concepts and

methods to understand,

analyze, and explain issues

in quantitative terms


Quantitative Fluency);

4. Correlate the elements, action,

and use of medications and

anesthetic agents used during the

peri-operative experience.

Make and defend claims in

a well-organized,

professional document

and/or oral presentation

that is appropriate for a

specific audience


Communication Fluency);





physicians, and co-workers and

provide for accurate

documentation. (Communication

Fluency)


professional, and respectful values

while providing care to diverse

populations within the healthcare

system. (Communication Fluency)

Identify and gather the

information/data relevant

to the essential question,

issue and/or problem and

develop informed

conclusions (Intellectual


7. Utilize learned competencies to

assemble and operate instruments,


delivery of patient care as an entry-

level practitioner during basic

surgical procedures. (Intellectual



prioritize and organize the surgical

field, while considering the

physiology and urgency of patient

care needs. (Intellectual Skills:


Critical Thinking).







post-operative phases of

patient care. (Specialized


2. Demonstrate an

understanding of the ethical,

legal, moral, and medical

values related to the patient

and the surgical team.

(Specialized


3. Integrate knowledge gained

in core surgical technology

courses to prepare for the role

of a surgical technologist,

working with surgical

interventions.

(Specialized


SUTE 204

SUTE 204

Tests

Quizzes


Clinical Competency Check off

4. Correlate the elements,

action, and use of medications

and anesthetic agents used

during the peri-operative

experience.

Tests

Quizzes






physicians, and co-workers

and provide for accurate

documentation.


Tests




professional, and respectful

values while providing care to

diverse populations within the

healthcare system.


SUTE 204 Tests


7. Utilize learned

competencies to assemble and

operate instruments,


delivery of patient care as an

entry-level practitioner during

basic surgical procedures.

(Intellectual Skills: Critical

Thinking).


prioritize and organize the

surgical field, while

considering the physiology

and urgency of patient care

needs. (Intellectual Skills:

Critical Thinking).

SUTE 204

SUTE 204


Clinical Competency check off


Clinical Competency check off

Student Accountability:



by completing reading and class assignments. Students who are absent will receive a 0 for the

day. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor. Grades are posted on D2L.

Evaluation Method:

Attendance: 10 points each week = 150 points

Quizzes: 20 Points each five total quizzes.=100 points Skills Check offs 10 points each 7 check offs = 70 points

Final check off 8 = 30 points

Total points for class 350 points


Grading Policy

The following grading scale will determine the final course grade: Please note there are no C

grades in Graduate Education. You must pass with a 76 percent or greater.

The final course grade will be determined by the following Department of Health Sciences

grading scale:

A = 93 – 100%

B = 85 – 92%

C = 76 – 84%

D = 70 – 75%

F = 69% and below

Make-up policy:

A student who misses an exam must make the exam up within 3 days or receive a 0. At the

discretion of the instructor, an absence on test day will result in a 5-point grade reduction on that

exam. Take home test must be turned in on the assigned day or answers emailed to instructor or a

0 will be given on that exam. Late homework will not be accepted.

Academic Dishonesty:

Academic dishonesty is the intentional act of fraud, in which an individual seeks to claim credit

for the work and efforts of another or uses unauthorized material or fabricated information in any

academic exercise. Academic dishonesty also includes, but is not limited to:

1. Forgery/fabrication/falsification/plagiarism of academic documents

2. Intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others

3. Assisting others in acts of academic dishonesty

4. Cheating in the classroom

5. Unauthorized attendance

6. Multiple submissions


Students must refer to the AAS Student Handbook pg 15-16 section on Academic Dishonesty,

including explanation, policy and sanctions.



by completing reading and class assignments. Students will receive 10 points for each class

attended, for a total of 150 points over the semester. Students who arrive late or leave early will


have 5 points deducted from the class. Students who are absent will receive a 0 for the day. It is

the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor.

Grades are posted on D2L

Course Outline:

1. Electricity and Electrocautery

A. Patient responses

B. Safety Precautions

2. Endoscopy procedures, equipment and sterilization

3. Laboratory basic tests, indications and values

4. Radiological basic tests, indications and values

5. Characteristics of tissue

6. Abdominal Surgeries

7. Laproscopic Surgeries

8. Gynocological sureries

Hysteroscopic procedures

9. Primary Procedures of

A. Ears

B. Nose

C. Mouth

D.Throat

10. Asepsis, clean, disinfection procedures

11. Tracheostomy

Basic Surgical Skills:

Week Date Reading assignments See D2L each week for TO DO list!

Due dates in class each week.

Week 1

Aug 24 The surgical Suite Environment

Week 2

Aug 31

Week 3 Sept 7 Quiz 1

Week 4 Sept 14 Check off 1

Week 5 Sept 21 Quiz 2

Week 6 Sept 28 Check off 2

Week 7 Oct 5 Check off 3



Week 9 Oct 19 Quiz 3


Week 11 NOV 2 Check off 6

Week 12 NOV 9

Week 13 NOV 16 Quiz 4

Nov 23 Happy Thanksgiving

Week 14 NOV 30 Quiz 5

Week 15 Dec 7 Check off 7Review

Week 16 December 12-15

Check off 8 FINALFinal

Surgical Technology Program Appendix: A Essential Requirements for Surgical Technology

Program: The following are Essential Program Requirements for students enrolled at Colorado

Mesa University Surgical Technology Assist Program. The ability to meet all of these

requirements, with or without accommodation, is necessary to be able to demonstrate clinical

competency and to meet program outcomes required for graduation. For information regarding

disabilities accommodations, please contact the EAS office at CMU.

Please Print: Initial beside each statement you understand and able to comply with the

statement:

____1. Intact gross and fine motor skills; precise hand/eye coordination and dexterity and the

ability to discriminate tactile sensations.

____2. Clear speech. (Not required for Sterile Processing Technician Program.)

____3. Congruent verbal/nonverbal behavior; emotional stability; cooperative; no signs of

impaired judgment.

____4. Able to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, stand, twist, sit, carry, lift, reach hands overhead.

____5. Able to evacuate a 4-story building in less than 3 minute____6. Able to sit and stand long

periods of time (4-7 hours in class; 8-12 hours in clinical).

____7. Able to pull 75 lbs; lift 35 lbs; push 100 lbs.

____8. Able to travel independently to clinical sites as assigned.

____9. Intact short and long-term memory.

____10. Visual color discrimination and depth perception; near and far vision 20/20 (may be


corrected with lenses).

____11. Able to hear and discriminate alarms (may be corrected with hearing aid).

____12. Able to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety, including smoke and

noxious odors.

____13. Frequent exposure to electricity, electromagnetic fields, electronic media and latex;

chemical hazards including but not limited to disinfecting solutions, dyes, acetone, bleach, and

alcohol.

____14. Possible exposure to toxic drugs; anesthetic gases; ionizing radiation; infectious agents

(blood, urine, mucus, saliva, etc.)

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT: The use of medication/substances that may cause

drowsiness or otherwise impair mental or physical functioning, whether prescribed, over-the-

counter, or illegal, is prohibited during class, lab and clinical experiences because of the potential

safety hazards to self, co-workers, and patients.

I understand that students are further required to inform the school when they can no longer meet

the Essential Program Requirements listed above.

My signature below indicates my understanding of the above statements regarding Essential

Program Requirements.

Student Signature ________________________________

DATE:___________________________

Received By:_______________________________



(Summer, 2017)

In coordination with Educational Access Services, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified students with disabilities. Please contact with the instructor the first week of class to make arrangements. Nancy Conklin, the Coordinator of Educational Access Services, can be contacted at 248-1826, or in person in Houston Hall, Suite 108. Course Title: SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum 1

Course Descriptions: Development of the student’s individualized experience via practice in the field. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating proficiency in skills necessary for participation in basic surgical procedures. This course will afford the student the opportunity to build on skills learned and actively participate in selected surgical procedures in the basic surgical specialties learned in Surgical Procedures 1. Pre-requisites: Acceptance into Colorado Mesa University; Admission to Surgical Technology Program with required pre-requisite courses completed. SUTE 200 Medical Terminology 3 SUTE 202 Fundamentals of Surgical 4 SUTE 204 Basic Surgical Technology Skills Lab 4 SUTE 206 Pharmacology in Surgery 2 SUTE 210 Surgical Safety in the Hospital 3 SUTE 212 Surgical Procedures 1 3 SUTE 214 Surgical Procedures 2 3 SUTE 218 Specialty Surgical Procedures 3 Co-requisites: SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum 2 4 SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum 3 4 Credit: SUTE 220= 3 credit hours. Each credit hour equals 30 lab or clinical hours

Instructor: Lorrie Etenburn CST/ CSFA Health Sciences Department Email: [email protected] Phone: 970-248-1398

Office Hours: My office is on the main college campus in Grand Junction. Please contact me via email for correspondence and put the course name in the subject line as this will assist me in identifying the context of the questions and requests. I am happy to set-up phone or office appointments. Tuesday 1-3 office hours. Wednesday 3-4 Thursday 3-4 Friday 3-4 Program Goals and Learning Outcomes The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP),






Standards and Guidelines:

Professional Standards Guiding the Course: Colorado Mesa University Student Learning Outcomes

Associate of Science degree graduate: Student Learning Outcomes


CMU Institutional statement: Committed to a personal approach, Colorado Mesa University is a dynamic learning environment that offers abundant opportunities for students and the larger community to grow intellectually, professionally, and personally. By celebrating exceptional teaching, academic excellence, scholarly and creative activities, and by encouraging diversity, critical thinking, and social responsibility, CMU

• Locate, gather and organize evidence on an assigned topic addressing a course or discipline-related question or a question of practice in a work or community setting (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning);

1. Apply knowledge and skills from the biological sciences to safely perform during the preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of patient care. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning) 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, legal, moral, and medical values related to the patient and the surgical team. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning) 3. Integrate knowledge gained in core surgical technology courses to prepare for the role of a

advances the common good of Colorado and beyond.

surgical technologist, working with surgical interventions. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)



Make and defend claims in a well-organized, professional document and/or oral presentation that is appropriate for a specific audience (Intellectual Skills: Communication Fluency);

5. Utilize appropriate medical terminology to communicate clearly, professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers and provide for accurate documentation. (Communication Fluency) 6. Employ appropriate ethical, professional, and respectful values while providing care to diverse populations within the healthcare system. (Communication Fluency)


7. Utilize learned competencies to assemble and operate instruments, equipment and supplies for the delivery of patient care as an entry-level practitioner during basic surgical procedures. (Intellectual Skills: Critical Thinking). 8. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize the surgical field, while considering the physiology and urgency of patient care needs. (Intellectual Skills: Critical Thinking).

Program goals Course Mapping Assessment Outcomes Surgical Technology Program.

1. Apply knowledge and skills from the biological sciences to safely perform during the preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of patient care. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning) 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, legal, moral, and medical values related to the patient and the surgical team. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning) 3. Integrate knowledge gained in core surgical technology courses to prepare for the role of a surgical technologist, working with surgical interventions. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)

SUTE 212 SUTE 212

Test Distinguish between the significance of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology when preparing for the surgical procedure Handling surgical instruments safely Demonstrate maintenance of surgical field. Tests Quizzes Clinical Competency checkoff



SUTE 212: Tests Clinical documentation Adequately communicate with the patient, surgeon and circulator operating personnel.


7. Utilize learned competencies to assemble and operate instruments, equipment and supplies for the delivery of patient care as an entry-level practitioner during basic surgical procedures. (Intellectual Skills: Critical Thinking). 8. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize the surgical field, while considering the physiology and urgency of patient care needs. (Intellectual Skills: Critical Thinking).

Class Schedule Surgical Practicum 1 meets at the clinical site determined by the course schedule. Clinical hours are noted per clinical site facility. Monday through Friday days unless noted by the Clinical Site Facility. Clinical may extend into the evening or weekend based on availability and specialty cases. The Instructor will make student aware of opportunities as they arise. Students may not go to clinical settings outside of arranged times unless Clinical faculty are with the student or prior arrangements have been agreed upon.

Format of Class This is an immersion clinical where you will fulfill the minimum requirements of surgical Technology cases. This class will primarily be taught by actual clinical experiences in the surgical environment, supplemented by lecture, demonstration, and conference participation, which will include question and answer sessions discussing clinical experiences. These courses are designed to provide the student with clinical practice experiences, which are essential for the development of knowledge and skills utilized for safe patient care, operating room technique and surgical procedures.

Student Accountability: Attendance and Participation:

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are expected to be in clinical each day, on time and professionally dressed. The student should be dressed in scrub clothes, and ready to begin

clinical duty at appropriate time. Clinical time cannot be made up. If the student must be tardy or late to the clinical area, he/she must notify

the clinical instructor or the clinical facility before duty time. If the student is tardy or leaves early from the clinical area, he/she will

receive only partial points for that day, under the heading of Attendance. CLINICAL ATTIRE:

Surgical scrubs will serve as the school uniform, which will be worn to and from the clinical area every day.

The CMU issued name badge is required at all times while in the clinical area. Clean non-permeable white shoes must be worn in the clinical area. The shoes

should be reserved for the clinical area only. Jewelry must not be worn in the clinical area. Perfumes or Colognes are not to be worn. Safety eyewear with side shields must be worn at all times in the operating room.

If students are found not wearing safety glasses during an operative procedure, they may be sent home for the day with appropriate points deducted from their grade.

GRADING PROCEDURES

Weekly Aseptic Technique Grades 30% Weekly Competency Evaluations including attendance 30% AST Tests 20% Practicum I Midterm and Final Exam 20% Grades are posted on D2L

ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE ACCOUNTABILITY – Student must apply principles of aseptic technique, and correct any breaks - 20 points per day –Student must be present in clinical to earn points

WEEKLY COMPETENCY GRADING CRITERIA:

5 Points for each of the following: (Examples are given, but are not all-inclusive) 1. Professional Accountability – is punctual, reliable, team effectiveness, legal & ethical

responsibility 2. Case Management Accountability – prepares & set-up cases, run cases, anticipate, performs

counts, turnover

3. Attendance - must be present and punctual 4. Safety Accountability – Utilizes PPE, body mechanics, proper handling & disposal of sharps,

patient safety

Grading Policy

The final course grade will be determined by the following Department of Health Sciences grading scale:

A = 90 – 100% B = 80 – 89% C = 70 – 79% D = 60 – 69% F = 69% and below ATTENDANCE

Students must maintain a 90% attendance in classes and labs to be eligible for clinical. Students will receive 5 points per day for attendance. Attendance will be computed on a weekly basis. The Student must promptly notify the instructor or the clinical facility before class

begins, if he/she is going to be absent for class. It is unacceptable for the student to call and report their absence after class begins.

Never leave school or the clinical area without notifying an instructor or preceptor. This may result in disciplinary action.

Students who are “No Call - No Show” for ten days in a row, will be automatically withdrawn from the course.

Students who are “No Call - No Show” will receive 3 % grade reduction from the end of the course towards the final grade.

Students receiving financial aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Day Class and Evening Class Clinical hours will be 6:30 am to 4:00 pm. Check with clinical instructors. Clinical days - Monday through Friday.

Make-up policy:

A student who misses an exam must make the exam up within 3 days or receive a 0. At the discretion of the instructor, an absence on test day will result in a 5-point grade reduction on that exam. Take home test must be turned in on the assigned day or answers emailed to instructor or a 0 will be given on that exam. Late homework will not be accepted. SAFETY / ACCIDENT REPORTING / MISCELLANEOUS

Report all accidents and errors immediately to the preceptor & instructor. This is a legal and ethical obligation.

Failure to immediately report an error or incident to the Clinical Instructor could result in immediate dismissal from the program.

The hospitals will make available emergency medical care to CMU students and faculty members who are assigned to their facility

The student is responsible for completing appropriate accident report forms according to CMU, see student handbook for forms and affiliate hospital protocol.

The urgency of reporting a needle stick is because the patient’s blood will need to be drawn to check for bloodborne diseases. The hospital will contact the student directly to report results. See Student handbook for protocal.

Standard Precaution must be followed at all times. Students are responsible for all personal belongings brought to the clinical area. It is

highly encouraged to leave valuables at home. Student must abide by program's Health Requirements. (Refer to Surgical

Technology Handbook) There are certain dangers associated with working in surgery while pregnant, such

as exposure to radiation and anesthetic gases, and standing for extended periods of time. To protect the student and fetus from these dangers, the student must inform the instructor if she suspects she may be pregnant.

The student must obtain a "release to work" from their private physician.

LEGAL / ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Students are NEVER to be in the clinical area in the role of a student surgical technologist without an instructor on duty.

The student may not receive wages or compensation for clinical experiences while enrolled as a student in the Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program.

In the event a student is employed by a hospital, student may not count any surgical cases towards clinical case requirements while not participating in the student role.

Students must follow rules and regulations of the clinical affiliate. The instructor must know the location of students at all times. NEVER leave a surgical case without permission. Surgery schedules are not to be taken out of the surgical area under any

circumstance! STUDENT DOCUMENTATION Clinical Case Log Sheets & Clinical Summary Totals Sheet

Surgical Case Logs (SCL) enables the student to keep an accurate record of the surgical procedures on which they participated, and to determine the role performed in each case to be counted: 1st Scrub, 2nd Scrub, observation. The SCL will be completed daily.

General Surgery, Diagnostics, L&D Reports enable the student to keep an accurate

record of the surgical procedures in those areas. The report will differentiate between procedures that show the student participated in the role of 1st scrub or 2nd scrub.

Surgical Specialties Summary Report is helpful in assessing numbers of cases in each specialty other than the specialty of General Surgeries. The report will differentiate between procedures that show the student participated in the role of 1st or 2nd scrub.

Observation Role Documentation shows the student participated in a procedure but did not participate in the role of 1st or 2nd scrub. These observations do NOT count towards total case numbers for Surgical Specialties or General Surgeries, Diagnostics, or L&D.

Clinical Summary Totals is helpful in assessing numbers of cases in each specialty

and how many 1st and 2nd scrubs had in each specialty. This data is a mandatory requirement of our accrediting agency CAAHEP. The

Surgical Case Log Sheets and Clinical Summary Totals Sheet are part of your permanent file.

Incomplete, inaccurate, intentional falsification of records or failure to turn in forms will be grounds for dismissal from the program!

Academic Dishonesty Students are expected to be above reproach in all scholastic activities. Students who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and dismissal from the graduate nursing program. Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty is the intentional act of fraud, in which an individual seeks to claim credit for the work and efforts of another or uses unauthorized material or fabricated information in any academic exercise. Academic dishonesty also includes, but is not limited to:

1. Forgery/fabrication/falsification/plagiarism of academic documents 2. Intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others 3. Assisting others in acts of academic dishonesty 4. Cheating in the classroom 5. Unauthorized attendance 6. Multiple submissions 7. Unauthorized collaboration

Students must refer to the AAS Surgical Technology Student Handbook section on Academic Dishonesty, including explanation, policy and sanctions.

Required Texts and Readings: Fuller, J. (2013). Surgical Technology. Sixth ed. Elsevier, St. Louis Missouri, ISBN 978-1-4557-2506-9 Surgical Technology Principles and Practice. 6th Ed. Fuller Operating Room Skills. Pearson Differentiating Surgical Instrumentation & Differentiating Surgical Equipment. F.A. Davis Surgical Technology Exam Review. Boegli, Rogers, & McGuiness Surgical Technologist Certifying Exam Study Guide. AST (2nd Ed.) Optional Texts: Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course the student be able to: 1. Prepare the operating room for general, gastrointestinal, biliary, gynecological, ear, nose & throat, urological surgery. 2. Identify and secure the supplies and equipment needed for procedures in the basic specialties. 3. Demonstrate the set-up for basic operative procedures in described specialties. 4. Assist with the preoperative preparation as defined by the Surgical Technologist’s role; i.e. positioning equipment, skin prep equipment and draping supplies. 5. Participate in the surgical procedures by passing instruments, sutures and supplies to the surgeon and assistants for the basic specialties. Course Outline/ Topical Outline: a. General surgery i. Appendectomy – open and laparoscopic ii. Breast biopsy – sentinel node biopsy and needle localization iii. Modified radical mastectomy with axillary node dissection iv. Cholecystectomy – open, laparoscopic, and with cholangiogram v. Colon resection – with and without colostomy vi. Gastrectomy – with and without gastrostomy vii. Hemorrhoidectomy viii. Herniorrhaphy – open and laparoscopic inguinal, open and laparoscopic incisional, open and laparoscopic umbilical ix. Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication x. Liver resection xi. Splenectomy – open and laparoscopic xii. Thryoidectomy xiii. Pancreaticoduodenoectomy (Whipple procedure)

b. Obstetrics and gynecologic i. Cervical biopsy ii. Cervical cerclage (Shirodkar’s procedure) iii. Dilation and curettage (D&C) iv. Hysteroscopy v. Cesarean section vi. Endometrial ablation vii. Hysterectomy – laparoscopic, robotic assisted, total abdominal, and vaginal viii. Myomectomy ix. Radiation seeding x. Oophorectomy xi. Ectopic pregnancy xii. Salpingectomy xiii. Sterilization procedures xiv. Tuboplasty xv. Labioplasty xvi. Perineal laceration xvii. Vulvectomy xviii. Ablation of condylomata xix. Marsupialization of Bartholin’s cyst (cystectomy) xx. Anterior and posterior repair (colporrhaphy) xxi. Diagnostic laparoscopy xxii. Total pelvic exenteration xxiii. Wertheim procedure c. Genitourinary i. Nephrectomy ii. Kidney transplant iii. Wilm’s tumor excision (adrenalectomy) iv. Ureteroscopy v. Ureteropyelithotomy vi. TUR-BT vii. Cystectomy with creation of ileal conduit viii. Suspencion (TVT/ sling) ix. TURP x. Prostatectomy – laparoscopic with robot, suprapubic xi. Prostate seeding xii. Circumcision xiii. Epispadius repair xiv. Hypospadias repair

xv. Penile implant insertion xvi. Penectomy xvii. Hydrocelectomy xviii. Orchiopexy xix. Orchiectomy d. Orthopedics i. Acromioplasty – open and arthroscopic ii. Shoulder arthroscopy iii. Bankart procedure – open and arthroscopic iv. Shoulder total arthroplasty v. Radius ORIF vi. Radius external fixator vii. Hip total arthroplasty viii. Hip ORIF ix. Femur – femoral shaft fracture x. Knee arthroscopy xi. Anterior cruciate ligament repair (ACL) xii. Amputation – above the knee and below the knee xiii. Knee total arthroplasty xiv. Achilles tendon repair xv. Triple arthrodesis xvi. Bunionectomy e. Neurosurgical i. Carpal tunnel release ii. Laminectomy – anterior and posterior cervical, thoracic, lumbar spinal fusion and minimally invasive iii. Craniotomy – aneurysm repair, cranioplasty, craniosynostosis repair iv. Rhizotomy v. Stereotactic procedures vi. Transphenoidalhypophysectomy vii. Ulnar nerve transposition viii. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement ix. Ventriculoscopy

The distribution of the 120 procedures is as follows: General Surgery cases (minimum of 30 cases)

A. Students must complete a minimum on 30 cases in General Surgery, 20 which must be performed in the First Scrub Role. The remaining 10 cases may be performed in either First or Second Scrub Role.

Specialty Cases (minimum of 90 cases)

B Students must complete a minimum of 90 cases in various surgical specialties excluding General Surgery; 60 which must be performed in the First Scrub Role. The additional 30 cases may be performed in either the First or Second Scrub Role. a. A minimum of 60 surgical specialty cases must be performed in the First Scrub Role

and distributed amongst a minimum of four surgical specialties.

(1) A minimum of 10 cases in the First Scrub Role must be completed in each of the required minimum of four surgical specialties (40 cases total required).

(2) The additional 20 cases in the First Scrub Role may be distributed amongst any one surgical specialty or multiple surgical specialties.

b. The remaining 30 surgical specialty case may be performed in surgical specialty either in the First or Second Role.

Optional Surgical Specialties

1. Diagnostic endoscopy cases and vaginal delivery cases are not mandatory. However, up to 10 diagnostic endoscopic cases ad 5 vaginal delivery cases can be counted toward the maximum number of Second Scrub Role cases. a. Diagnostic Endoscopy cases must be documented in the category of “Diagnostic

Endoscopy”, rather than by specialty.

b. Vaginal delivery cases must be documented in the category of: “Labor & Delivery” rather than in the OB/GYN specialty.

Case Experience in the Second Scrub Role is not mandatory. Observation cases must be documented, but do not count towards the 120 required cases. Cases will be counted and documented according to surgical specialty (exception being diagnostic endoscopic cases.

Surgical Category Total # of Cases Required

Minimum # of First Scrub Cases

Required

Additional first or second scrub role cases that can be applied towards minimum of 120

General Surgery 30 20 10

Surgical Specialties: Cardiothoracic ENT Eye GU Neuro Ob-Gyn Oral/Maxillofacial Orthopedics Peripheral Vascular Plastics

90 60 30

Optional: Bronchoscopy Colonoscopy Cystoscopy EGD ERCP Esophagoscopy Laryngoscopy Panendoscopy Ureteroscopy

10 Diagnostic Endoscopy cases may be applied only toward the Second Scrub Role cases

Optional: Labor & Delivery

5 Vaginal Delivery cases may be applied only toward the Second Scrub Role cases.

Totals 120 80 40

Schedule Summer 2017 TBD Week Date Introduction

Reading assignments

Due dates

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12



Tab 29

Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program/ 8-1-2016 Re-3-1-17 1

Surgical Technology Student Handbook

2016-2017


Appendices

SURGICAL CASE REQUIREMENTS

The following cases are required for program completion.

Surgical Specialty

Total # of

Cases Require

d


Required

Maximum # of Second Scrub Cases That Can Be Applied Towards 150 Cases

General Surgery 30 20 10 Surgical Specialties

Cardiac/Thoracic ENT Eye CV Neuro OB-GYN Oral/Maxillofacial Orthopedics Peripheral Vascular Plastic/Reconstructive Procurement/Transplantatio

n

90

60

30

Diagnostic Endoscopy

10 diagnostic endoscopy

Bronchoscopy Colonoscopy Cystoscopy cases may be applied

EGD ERCP towards the second scrub Esophagoscopy cases

Laryngoscopy Panendoscopy Sinuscopy Ureteroscopy

Labor & Delivery 5 vaginal deliveries may be applied

towards the second scrub cases Totals 120 80 40

*These case requirements exceed the Standards set forth by CAAHEP. Students will

be required to meet the CAAHEP minimums in addition to extra cases that the RCHC

Surgical Technology Program requires. Descriptions of clinical requirement numbers

will be given to students at the beginning of each term and proper documentation

must be submitted by the student to show proof of case number completion.

120 Total Cases 30 General First Scrub Cases 90 Specialty First Scrub Cases

o 10 first scrubs evenly distributed in six of the above listed specialties

10 Additional First or Second Scrub cases o 30 additional scrubs in six of the above listed specialties o 20 additional scrubs in General cases


DEFINITIONS OF CLINICAL ROLES

FIRST SCRUB ROLE The student surgical technologist shall perform the following duties during any given surgical procedure with proficiency. The following list is provided to identify the items that must be completed in order to document a case in the first scrub role. A student not meeting the five criteria below cannot count the case in the first scrub role and the case must be documented in the second scrub role or observation role. • Verify supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. • Set up the sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, medication(s) and solutions

needed for the procedure. • Perform counts with the circulator prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed. • Pass instruments and supplies to the sterile surgical team members during the procedure. • Maintain sterile technique as measured by recognized breaks in technique and

demonstrate knowledge of how to correct with appropriate technique.

SECOND SCRUB ROLE The second scrub role is defined as the student who is at the sterile field who has not met all criteria for the first scrub role, but actively participates in the surgical procedure in its entirety by completing any of the following: • Sponging • Suctioning • Cutting suture • Holding retractors • Manipulating endoscopic camera

OBSERVATION ROLE The observation role is defined as the student who is in the operating room performing roles that do not meet the criteria for the first or second scrub role. These observation cases are not to be included in the required case count, but must be documented by the program.


STUDENT DOCUMENTATION

Clinical Case Log Sheets & Clinical Summary Totals Sheet


General Surgery, Diagnostics, L&D Reports enable the student to keep an accurate record of the surgical procedures in those areas. The report will differentiate between procedures that show the student participated in the role of 1st scrub or 2nd scrub.



Clinical Summary Totals is helpful in assessing numbers of cases in each

specialty and how many 1st and 2nd scrubs had in each specialty. This data is a mandatory requirement of our accrediting agency CAAHEP.

The Surgical Case Log Sheets and Clinical Summary Totals Sheet are part of your permanent file.

Incomplete, inaccurate, intentional falsification of records or failure to turn in

forms will be grounds for dismissal from the program!



Tab 30

Colorado Mesa University Technology Program Clinical Hours and Case Verification Form

Student -----------------------�

Date ____ _

Clinical Time Verification: Arrival time verified by Departure time verified by ______ _

�· -·--------·

Case Participation Record .. ···-

Procedure (student writes procedure names) Observe or Second First scrub Preceptor please indicate student role in each procedure by initialing the appropriate column � Scrub observe scrub

-.

-

--.-----··

-·---------------· ·--- ·--�---- ..

··--· ·-

-----· -- --------

- ·-·r--·----- -------=--·---

-

··--·-

-·-- - .-·-··---�···-

To qualify as First scrub, the student must have performed the following tasks with proficiency during the procedure: Verify supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure Set up sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications, and solutions needed for procedure Perform appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed Pass instruments and supplies to the sterile surgical team members during the procedure Maintain sterile technique as measured by recognized breaks in technique and demonstrated knowledge of appropriate correction

Form revised 2015

Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program Preceptor Evaluation of Student Clinical Performance

Rating scale:

0 = Student unable to perform objective. 1 = Student requires major improvement. 2 = Student requires minor improvement. 3 = Student performed objective.

4 = Student performed objective in an outstanding manner.

NOTE: any item that receives a 0, or 1, or 4 requires a specific written comment. A score of 4 given without a specific written comment will be reduced to a score of 3.

1. Aseptic technique: Maintains sterile technique. Recognizes breaks in asepsis and takesappropriate corrective actions. Passes instruments and sharps in a safe manner.Demonstrates strong sterile awareness, conscience, and accountability.

1 2 3 4

2. Fundamental knowledge of surgical procedures/instruments: Demonstrates preparation forprocedures by answering questions regarding assigned procedures. Applies informationfrom previous cases and courses. Sets up case and anticipates appropriate to level.

1 2 3 4

3. Professional behaviors: Demonstrates appropriate communication skills and confidentiality.Punctual and uses clinical time effectively. Demonstrates integrity, positive attitude,initiative, flexibility, and stable emotional temperament under stress. Accepts criticismappropriately. Functions as an effective team member.

0 1 2 3 4

Preceptor Comments:

One thing student did well today: ----------------------

One thing student can work on: -------------------------

Preceptor signature Preceptor printed name (Required ONLY if signature is illegible)

Form revised 2015 Student initials indicating information has been shared



Tab 31

Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program Program resources are described and analyzed throughout the self‐study document and the Tab information including analysis of physical resources, faculty resources, and curriculum resources.



Tab 32

ARC/STSA A-2 – Methods and Frequency of Student Didactic and Laboratory Evaluation Form 02/10

ARC/STSA (Form A-2)

METHODS AND FREQUENCY OF STUDENT DIDACTIC AND LABORATORY EVALUATION COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Indicate the number of evaluations performed or given under each category per course.

Evaluation Methods

DIDACTIC COURSE TITLE Written Exams

Laboratory Skills Exams

Oral Exams

Written Laboratory Evals

Research/Term Paper

Other (please indicate)

SUTE 200 Medical Terminology in Surgical Technology

2 Workbook x 14

SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surgical Technology

3 Workbook and Quizzes x 17

SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surgical Technology

3 Unit tests

Workbook with chapter tests 16

SUTE 210 Safety in Surgical Technology

4

LABORATORY COURSE TITLE

SUTE 204 Basic Surgical Technology Skills Lab

15 15 ***Clinical Evaluation

SUTE 212 Surgical Procedures I 3 10 1 ***Clinical Evaluation

SUTE 214 Surgical Procedures II

5 10 2 reflective papers

***Clinical Evaluation

***Clinical Logs of cases, clinical performance evaluations, preceptor evaluations

ARC/STSA A-3 – Methods and Frequency of Student Clinical Evaluation Form 02/10

ARC/STSA (Form A-3)

METHODS AND FREQUENCY OF STUDENT CLINICAL EVALUATION Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology

Indicate the number of evaluations performed or given under each category per course.

Evaluation Methods

CLINICAL COURSE TITLE Written Exams

Clinical Skills

Exams

Oral Exams

Written Clinical Evals

Research/Term Paper

Other (please indicate)

SUTE 218 Specialty Surgical Procedures

6 10 Ongoing during clinical cases

2 reflective papers


SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I

Cases required for the Program

Ongoing during clinical cases

2 2 reflective papers


Case logs

Observation

SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II


Ongoing during clinical cases



Case logs

Observation

SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III




Case logs

Observation

OTHER

*** Clinical Evaluations and feedback ongoing and given in each course, lab and practicum.; Log books reviewed each week. Observation by preceptor, faculty and surgical team.



Tab 33

Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program Preceptor Evaluation of Student Clinical Performance

Rating scale:

0 = Student unable to perform objective. 1 = Student requires major improvement. 2 = Student requires minor improvement. 3 = Student performed objective.

4 = Student performed objective in an outstanding manner.

NOTE: any item that receives a 0, or 1, or 4 requires a specific written comment. A score of 4 given without a specific written comment will be reduced to a score of 3.

1. Aseptic technique: Maintains sterile technique. Recognizes breaks in asepsis and takesappropriate corrective actions. Passes instruments and sharps in a safe manner.Demonstrates strong sterile awareness, conscience, and accountability.

1 2 3 4

2. Fundamental knowledge of surgical procedures/instruments: Demonstrates preparation forprocedures by answering questions regarding assigned procedures. Applies informationfrom previous cases and courses. Sets up case and anticipates appropriate to level.

1 2 3 4

3. Professional behaviors: Demonstrates appropriate communication skills and confidentiality.Punctual and uses clinical time effectively. Demonstrates integrity, positive attitude,initiative, flexibility, and stable emotional temperament under stress. Accepts criticismappropriately. Functions as an effective team member.

0 1 2 3 4

Preceptor Comments:

One thing student did well today: ----------------------

One thing student can work on: -------------------------

Preceptor signature Preceptor printed name (Required ONLY if signature is illegible)

Form revised 2015 Student initials indicating information has been shared

Colorado Mesa University Technology Program Clinical Hours and Case Verification Form

Student -----------------------�

Date ____ _

Clinical Time Verification: Arrival time verified by Departure time verified by ______ _

�· -·--------·

Case Participation Record .. ···-

Procedure (student writes procedure names) Observe or Second First scrub Preceptor please indicate student role in each procedure by initialing the appropriate column � Scrub observe scrub

-.

-

--.-----··

-·---------------· ·--- ·--�---- ..

··--· ·-

-----· -- --------

- ·-·r--·----- -------=--·---

-

··--·-

-·-- - .-·-··---�···-

To qualify as First scrub, the student must have performed the following tasks with proficiency during the procedure: Verify supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure Set up sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications, and solutions needed for procedure Perform appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed Pass instruments and supplies to the sterile surgical team members during the procedure Maintain sterile technique as measured by recognized breaks in technique and demonstrated knowledge of appropriate correction

Form revised 2015



Tab 34

Area for Assessment

Measurement Tool

Timeframe Program Benchmark Criteria

Assessment Plan of Action

Resources: Budget Review

Budget needs communicated to Director of Health Sciences in November of each year.

Budget requests are due in December of each academic year.

Supplies and equipment are adequate for the needs of the surgical Technology Program

Initial support was 10,000 from St. Mary’s; 5000.00 from Western Health Alliance and 5000.00 from CMU for startup supplies. Multiple donations occurred to supplement instruments and equipment. Surgical Lights, Scrub sink med cart were donated as well as an anesthesiology cart.

Assess each year at budet request time and as needed if equipment is needed.

Resources: program-specific budget Each program submits requests to Director of Health Sciences

Budget needs communicated to Director of Health Sciences in November of each year

Annually— each December in preparation for submission of next AY budget

The budget is sufficient to maintain program re-sources and faculty in quantities sufficient for the program’s stated maximum enrollment capacity of twelve (12) students per cohort, one (1) cohort per year

5-1-2016 Budget reviewed and all programs have sufficient funds to purchase disposable lab supplies for current AY and maintain faculty numbers, including professional development

Course fees were asked to be raised for the 2017-2018 AY to 125.00 per student per lab in Health Sciences. Overall this is a 60,000.00-dollar increase for the department if approved. Approval pending April 2017.

[Note: Programs are required to track outcomes using the ARC/STSA Outcomes Tracking Tool for all cohorts enrolled

on or after August 1, 2014]

Core Outcomes

Indicator

Retention CMU

Benchmark

Outcomes Assessment

Threshold (Minimum

Requirement)

Retention rate of 80 %

will be maintained

after the first

semester in the

Surgical Technology

program.

Type of Measure

Student enrollment

in Second Semester

of all Surgical

Technology classes

When to Measure

Feb 1 of each year

Calculation: # of

students graduated

divided by the # of

students originally

enrolled into an on‐

time

completion/graduati

on cohort plus any

transfer‐in/re‐entry

students multiplied

FYI

Interview non

continuing students

and document

reason for leaving

the program.

by 100 = retention

rate.

Measured upon

graduation/program

completion

Outcomes

Assessment Exam

(OAE)

Performance

CST Exam™ for all

CAAHEP‐accredited

and CST Exam‐

eligible programs

NBSTSA

Comprehensive

(Secure) CST Practice

Exam for all

OAE will be

administered in July of

each year.

CST: 100%

participation rate and

70% pass rate

NBSTSA

Comprehensive

(Secure) CST Practice

Exam: 100%

participation rate

Direct Administer in July of

each year

ARC/STSA Reporting

Year = Aug 1—July 31

Plan 1st cohort is

taking exam 7/2‐17

Job Placement

(employment)

80% of graduates

seeking employment

should be employed in

a field related to

surgical technology

within six months of

graduation

Indirect Assess job placement

in November of each

year.

First assessment will

be 11‐1‐2017

Employer Satisfaction 50% return rate for

surveys and

70% of the returned

surveys rating the

employee at a 3 or

higher on a 5 point

scale

Indirect Immediately after

placement

Survey in 11‐1 of

each year.

Ask at the advisory

committee meeting

and survey in 11‐1‐17

Current email for

students upon

graduation.

Graduate

Satisfaction

50% return rate for

surveys 70% of the

returned surveys

rating the employee at

a 3 or higher on a 5

point scale

Indirect Immediately upon

completion of

program

Graduation survey

sent 8/1/2017



Tab 35

ARC/STSA Employer Survey – ST 1 of 2 1208

EMPLOYER SURVEY For Graduates of Surgical Technology Education

ST Program _________________________________Place of Employment ___________________________________

Name of Graduate ____________________________________________ Length of Employment _________________

Part I Key: 5 = Exceeds Expectations, 4 = Often Exceeds Expectations, 3 = Regularly Meets Expectations, 2 = Sometimes Doesn’t Meet Expectations, 1 = Seldom Meets Expectations, NA = Not Applicable

Attendance and Punctuality 1. Arrives to work prepared and on time, with few absences 1 2 3 4 5 NA 2. Proves to be responsible when taking emergency call 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Professionalism, Judgment, and Attitude 1. Exhibits self-direction and responsibility for actions 1 2 3 4 5 NA 2. Demonstrates compassion for the patient and maintains his/her confidentiality 1 2 3 4 5 NA 3. Exhibits enthusiasm and interest toward work 1 2 3 4 5 NA 4. Establishes and maintains good rapport with co-workers 1 2 3 4 5 NA 5. Recognizes the value of teamwork and functions well as a member of the team 1 2 3 4 5 NA 6. Exhibits a strong sense of ethical behavior and surgical conscience 1 2 3 4 5 NA 7. Is receptive to constructive suggestions or corrections 1 2 3 4 5 NA 8. Responds calmly and effectively under pressure 1 2 3 4 5 NA 9. Observes rules of safety and takes no unnecessary risks 1 2 3 4 5 NA 10. Adjusts well to new tasks and situations 1 2 3 4 5 NA 11. Participates in continuing education and professional development 1 2 3 4 5 NA 12. Demonstrates problem-solving skills 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Clinical Skills and Performance 1. Technical Knowledge

Demonstrates a working knowledge of the following principles: a. Surgical Anatomy and Physiology 1 2 3 4 5 NA b. Asepsis and Sterile Technique 1 2 3 4 5 NA c. Sterilization, Disinfection, and Antisepsis 1 2 3 4 5 NA d. Surgical Procedures and Specialties 1 2 3 4 5 NA e. Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia 1 2 3 4 5 NA f. Equipment, Supplies, and Instrumentation 1 2 3 4 5 NA g. Basic Case Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 NA h. Patient Care Concepts (e.g.: consent, identification, transportation, 1 2 3 4 5 NA positioning, skin preparation, care of specimens, hemostasis)

2. Technical Skills

Demonstrates the desire and ability to perform the tasks necessary to prepare for the surgical procedure a. Preoperative Skills and Routines: 1 2 3 4 5 NA b. Intraoperative Skills and Routines 1 2 3 4 5 NA c. Postoperative Skills and Routines 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Part II Key: 5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Agree, 3 = Somewhat Agree, 2 = Disagree, 1 = Strongly Disagree, NA = Not Applicable

1. In general, this graduate was adequately prepared for an entry-level position 1 2 3 4 5 NA 2. Given the opportunity, I would hire another graduate from this program 1 2 3 4 5 NA 3. The graduate needed little time after hiring to be supervised and monitored 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Colorado Mesa University ST

ARC/STSA Employer Survey – ST 2 of 2 1208

Part III Identify the graduate’s strengths ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Identify the graduate’s weaknesses ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What suggestions for improvement in training of future graduates would you like to make? ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Comments concerning this graduate ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name and Title of Evaluator ________________________________________________________________ Signature ____________________________________________________ Date ______________________

CMU ST 2016-2017

AAS Surgical Technology Program Department of Health Sciences, Colorado Mesa University

GRADUATE SURVEY

Please answer each question using the following criteria: 5 = strongly agree 4 = agree 3 = neither agree or disagree 2 = disagree

1 = strongly disagree

1. The program met my expectations and I am proud to be a graduate of Colorado Mesa University.

5 4 3 2 1

2. I was satisfied with the program equipment and classroom space provided for my education.

5 4 3 2 1 3. I have a clear understanding of the field of surgical technology.

5 4 3 2 1 4. I would choose this profession again.

5 4 3 2 1

5. The didactic (classroom) surgical technology laboratory education courses adequately prepared me to function as an entry-level technician.

5 4 3 2 1

6. The didactic education adequately prepared me for the CST Board of Certification Exam.

5 4 3 2 1

7. The program provided me with adequate clinical experience in the following areas:

1. Wearing proper OR attire 5 4 3 2 1 2. Setting up room with the proper furniture, equipment, supplies and instruments 5 4 3 2 1 3. Opening sterile supplies 5 4 3 2 1 4. Hand scrub 5 4 3 2 1 5. Gowning and gloving self and others (both open and closed gloving) 5 4 3 2 1

8. The clinical sites were supportive of my educational needs and requirements.

5 4 3 2 1

9. The amount of clinical experience I received prepared me to function independently as an entry-level Surgical Technology technician (after a reasonable orientation to the facility).

5 4 3 2 1

10. The program provided me opportunities to develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving.

5 4 3 2 1

11. The program provided me opportunities to acquire and apply professional attitudes, ethics, and behaviors.

5 4 3 2 1

12. I am currently (please select as many as apply):

Unemployed Seeking fulltime or part-time employment in medical laboratory technology Employed fulltime as a MLT Employed part time as a MLT Employed fulltime in another profession Employed part time in another profession

13. I am currently continuing my education:

_________Yes No 14. I am currently continuing my education to fulfill the CST requirements for the Surgical Technology

certification: _________Yes No

15. I am currently continuing my education in a field unrelated to surgical technology. _________Yes No

16. I am a member of my professional organization at the state, national society.

17. I am an active participant of my state, national society.

18. Additional comments or ideas for program improvement:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!

Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Student Employment Survey

VE‐135 Follow Up Survey of 2017‐‐2018 Completers Survey Questions and Response Codes Please highlight your response to each question in yellow and return via email. Thank you in advance for helping me gather this information! PLACEMENT

At any time between October 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, were you: 1. employed full or part time in an occupation related to the CTE program completed last year 2. employed full or part time in an occupation NOT related to the CTE program completed last year 3. unemployed and actively seeking employment 4. unemployed and NOT actively seeking employment (use this choice if the student is not seeking

employment for any reason, such as continued enrollment in school, illness, etc) EMPLOYED, CURRENT WAGE/SALARY (your wage/salary will not be shared with other participants of this survey)

If employed (placement response ‘1’ or ‘2’): 1. part time (enter current wage/salary amount) ____________/hr 2. full time (enter current wage/salary amount) ____________/hr

CONTINUING EDUCATION

At any time between October 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, were you: 1. continuing education at high school level 2. continuing education at post high school level leave blank if unknown or NOT continuing education

MILITARY SERVICE At any time between October 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, were you:

0. not serving in the military 1. serving in the military full time (enter placement status ‘1’) 2. serving in the military part time leave blank if unknown participation in junior ROTC does not qualify for military service

APPRENTICESHIP

At any time between October 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, were you: 1. participating in an apprenticeship related to the CTE program completed last year 2. participating in an apprenticeship NOT related to the CTE program completed last year enter ‘2’ in continuing education if respondent is participating in ANY apprenticeship leave blank if unknown or NOT in an apprenticeship

TECHNICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT, PART 1

In the past year, have you taken a state licensing test or industry certification test: 1. related to the CTE program completed last year 2. NOT related to the CTE program completed last year leave blank if unknown or did not take a licensing or certification test

TECHNICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT, PART 2

If ‘yes’ to part 1, did you: 1. meet requirements for licensure or certification 2. NOT meet requirements for licensure or certification

Student** Anticipated Graduation

Date

Enrollment Date Actual Graduation

Date

1 Kateri Bigler 7/31/2017 8/22/20162 Kayla Bingham 7/31/2017 8/22/20163456789

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Academic Year [AY] 8/1/2016‐7/31/2017

Retention

ARC/STSA Outcomes Tracking Tool*

Cohort Summary

Retention for the AY 8/1/XXXX‐7/31/XXXX = X/X [XX%]

Notes

* Programs are required to use this Outcomes Tracking Tool to report student/graduate rosters for cohort starts on or after 8/1/2014.

Retention for the MONTH DAY YEAR completion date = X/X [XX%]

CST Exam Participation CST

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In Field In Field and

Continuing

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Continuing

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Outcomes Assessment Exam Graduate [Positive] Placement Employer Satisfaction

Cohort Summary Cohort Summary

OAE participation rate = X/X [XX%]

OAE pass rate = X/X [XX%]

Graduate Placement rate = X/X [XX%] ES return rate = X/X [XX%]

ES satisfaction rate = X/X [XX%]

Cohort Summary

OAE participation rate = X/X [XX%] OAE pass rate =

X/X [XX%]

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GS Sent GS Returned GS Satisfied [7/10

3 or >]

Graduate Satisfaction

GS return rate = X/X [XX%]

GS satisfaction rate = X/X [XX%]

Cohort Summary

GS return rate = X/X [XX%] GS satisfaction rate = X/X

[XX%]

CRN: Instructor: # Evaluations

Time: - Census Enroll

Response Rate

Course:

Term: Fall 2016

Required Section

N % N %

Strongly Agree Strongly Agree

Agree Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree Disagree

Strongly Disagree Strongly Disagree

Not Applicable Not Applicable

Median Median

Mean Mean

N % N %


Agree Agree


Disagree Disagree



Median Median

Mean Mean

N % N %


Agree Agree


Disagree Disagree



Median Median

Mean Mean

N % N %


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Mean Mean

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5. The course is appropriately challenging.

4. The exams and assignments of the course are consistent with the course content.

6. The course syllabus accurately reflects the learning outcomes.

2. The grading policies/procedures/criteria for this course are clear.

1. The course assignments are clear.

3. The teaching methods/techniques used by the professor are effective.

12. The instructor promotes respect and civility for all students.

11. The instructor is accessible to students during office hours or by appointment.

9. The instructor uses a variety of teaching methods.

8. The instructor responds to student questions at an appropriate level.

7. The instructor is well prepared for class.

10. The instructor explains how material in the course is useful or relevant.

Office of Institutional Research and Assessment

CRN: Instructor: # Evaluations

Term: Census Enroll

Response Rate

N % N %


Agree Agree

Disagree Disagree


N % N %


Agree Agree

Disagree Disagree


N % N %


Agree Agree

Disagree Disagree


N %

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

N %

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

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6. (Clinical Instructor) Evaluates students' written work promptly.

5. (Clinical Instructor) Evaluates students' clinical performance based on

objective criteria.

Course:

Clinical Faculty Evaluation

4. (Clinical Instructor) Supports student relationships with staff at clinical sites.

2. (Clinical Instructor) Provides individual clinical guidance as necessary.

1. (Clinical Instructor) Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of clinical

procedures.

3. (Clinical Instructor) Effectively communicates expected student behaviors. 8. (Clinical Instructor) Provides appropriate clinical learning experience

which assists students to move towards increasing levels of independence.

7. (Clinical Instructor) Fosters respect for the individuality of people in all

actions.

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ARC/STSA

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FAIR PRACTICES REPORTING FORM

Sponsoring Institution Name: _Colorado Mesa University_______________________________________________________

Sponsoring Institution City: _Grand Junction_______________________________________________

Sponsoring Institution State: _CO______________________________________________

ARC/STSA Program Identification Number: ____3629_______________________________

Date:__3-1-2017________________________________________________________________

Where is it published? (catalog, student handbook, brochure, webpage, other

misc.)

Page Number(s) or specific website address

Institutional Accreditation

Status

CMU Website http://www.coloradomesa.edu/accreditation/

Programmatic Accreditation

Status

CMU Website http://www.coloradomesa.edu/assessment/program-review/program-accreditation.html

CAAHEP Contact

information* (accredited

programs only)

Non-Discrimination

Policy Statement

Catalogs; Handbooks/Manual; CMU

Website

The Maverick Guide: page 74; Professional Employee Handbook: Section II-1; CMU Board of Trustees Policy Manual: Section 3.4;

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-services/title-ix/values-and-non-discrimination-statements.html

Admissions Policies and

Practices

Catalog; CMU Website Catalog: page 15; http://www.coloradomesa.edu/admissions/; http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health-sciences/degrees/surgical-

technology.html Number of

credits required for program completion

CMU Website http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health-sciences/degrees/surgical-technology.html;

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/academic-program-sheets/documents/1617/AAS_Surgical-Technology_1617.pdf

Tuition, Fees and other Costs

CMU Website http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-accounts/expenses.html

Policy and Procedure for Withdrawal

CMU Website http://www.coloradomesa.edu/institutional-research/documents/FAWithdrawalLetter.pdf;

https://www.coloradomesa.edu/registrar/documents/TotalWithdrawalForm.pdf Policy for

Refunds of Tuition/Fees

CMU Website http://www.coloradomesa.edu/institutional-research/documents/FAWithdrawalLetter.pdf;

https://www.coloradomesa.edu/registrar/documents/TotalWithdrawalForm.pdf

Academic Calendar

CMU Website http://www.coloradomesa.edu/academic-affairs/documents/3YearCalendar.pdf

Student Grievance

Policy

Catalog; CMU Website The Maverick Guide; pages 81-97; http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-services/documents/MaverickGuide.pdf

Criteria for Successful

Completion of

CMU Website http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health-sciences/degrees/surgical-technology.html;

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/academic-program-

ARC/STSA Fair Practices Form - ST 2 10/11

the Curriculum and Graduation

sheets/documents/1617/AAS_Surgical-Technology_1617.pdf

Faculty Grievance

Policy

Handbook; CMU Website Professional Personnel Employment Handbook; Section IX; http://www.coloradomesa.edu/human-resources/policies-procedures.html

Student Health Requirements

CMU Website http://www.coloradomesa.edu/admitted/next-steps/immunization.html; http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health-sciences/documents/healthcare-

student-physical-mental-capacity-documentation.pdf

Student Work Policy

CMU Website Curriculum Policies

The Colorado Mesa University curriculum policy sets student study guidelines that for every 1 credit of classroom time as student must spend 2-3 hours of preparation for class per week. For every 1 credit of clinical time, the student is in the clinical site 3 hours per 1 week and prepare 1 hours for

each hour in clinical. http://www.coloradomesa.edu/faculty-senate/documents/Curriculum-Policies-

and-Procedures-Manual.pdf Page 15

Clinical Case Requirement

120 Syllabi SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I

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The jazz studies minor provides the opportunity for students to obtain a comprehensive set of fundamental skills in the jazz area, including large-ensemble performance, small-group performance, improvisation, composition and arranging, history and literature, and private instruction. Music majors who add this minor will broaden their skill set and marketability beyond the classical music area, and non-music majors may add this minor as a secondary area of study. Entrance to the jazz studies minor requires an audition and prior jazz experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSStudents seeking admittance as a music major must pass a performance audition, a music theory placement exam and a piano proficiency assessment. Admission to Colorado Mesa University does not guarantee admission into a music degree program. Prospective music majors should consult the music department website or contact the music department for information about audition material and scheduling an audition with the faculty in their area of interest.

Following the audition, students will be notified by letter regarding audition results. Students admitted as new music majors will be assigned an advisor and should plan to attend an orientation, registration and advising session. If the advisor is unavailable, students should contact the Department Head of Music.

CONTACT INFORMATIONDepartment of Music, Moss Performing Arts Center 113, 970.248.1233.

FACULTY MONTE ATKINSON (1985), Professor of Music; AS, Snow

College-Utah; BFA, Utah State University; MM, DMA, University of Illinois.

SEAN FLANIGAN (2006), Associate Professor of Music; BS, MM, University of Illinois; DMA, University of North Texas.

JONATHAN HINKLE (2012), Assistant Professor of Music; BME, MME, PhD, Florida State University.

CALVIN HOFER (1998), Professor of Music and Department Head of Music; BA, South Dakota State University; MME, University of Wisconsin; DMA, University of North Texas.

ARTHUR HOULE (2006), Professor of Music; BM, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; MM, New England Conservatory; DMA, University of Iowa.

DARIN KAMSTRA (2004), Professor of Music; BA, BM, Eastern Washington University; MM, University of Northern Colorado; DMA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

KRISTEN YEON-JI YUN (2012), Assistant Professor of Music; BM, MM, Seoul (Korea) National University; DMA, Indiana University.

JUN WATABE (2014), Assistant Professor of Music; BM, Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music (Japan); MM, University of Northern Colorado; DA, University of Northern Colorado.

NURSE AIDE PROGRAMS OFFERED Technical Certificate Nurse Aide

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe nurse aide certificate provides the student with entry-level skills required for employment as an aide in a long-term care facility, an acute care facility, or a home health care agency. Special needs of the geriatric population are emphasized. Students who successfully complete this certificate qualify to take the State Certification Examination. Instruction includes basic nursing assistant procedures, skills, restorative services, general household activities, patient care, safety and emergency care. Students gain an understanding of the responsibilities involved in working with patients of all ages, in both wellness and illness, and issues of mental health, patient rights and patient/family interactions. A minimum of 107 hours of training is required.Students admitted to nursing programs must undergo a background check and maintain current CPR certification and professional liability insurance.

Students admitted to health care programs must undergo a background check and maintain current CPR certification and professional liability insurance.

CONTACT INFORMATIONOffice of Student Services, WCCC, Bishop B102, 2508 Blichmann Avenue, 970.255.2670.

NURSING PROGRAMS OFFERED Doctor of Nursing Practice Master of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing Nursing, LPN – BSN Nursing, RN – BSN Associate of Applied Science LPN – AAS RN Technical Certificate Practical Nurse PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe practical nurse (PN) program is designed for students interested in an entry-level position in the nursing career ladder program. The PN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and has full approval by the Colorado State Board of Nursing. Completion of the PN certificate allows students to progress to the second year of the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing or apply for advanced placement in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The PN program prepares the student to be a direct care giver in hospitals, long-term facilities and ambulatory care-clinic settings. The potential student must demonstrate college-level proficiency in reading and writing in order to be admitted to this program. This program has selective admission requirements and requirements may change from year to

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year. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the current admission requirements. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the program; a separate admission application to the program is required. The LPN – BSN is a three semester program starting the spring after completion.

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program is on hiatus for 2017–2018. The LPN–BSN program will begin January 2017. The LPN–BSN program for licensed practical nurses who are seeking to obtain an RN degree opens up greater employment opportunities, increased compensation and more job security. The LPN–BSN program is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (CCNE) and has full approval by the Colorado State Board of Nursing. The LPN–BSN program offers a balance between general college and nursing education and prepares students to be a direct caregiver in hospitals, long-term facilities and ambulatory care-clinic settings. This program has selective admission requirements and requirements may change from year to year. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the current admission requirements. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the program; a separate admission application to the program is required.

The RN-BSN nursing program enrolls Registered Nurses with current RN licenses from associate degree and diploma programs to the baccalaureate program with advanced standing. The Registered Nurse student will be considered in terms of the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model. The RN may complete the professional component of the program by attending college full time or part online. Beginning with the fall semester of 2015, the RN to BSN program will offer an accelerated model of instruction. Courses will be offeredin a 7-week online format. There will be five start dates for the 7-week format and students may take one or two classes per session. The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs have full approval by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The programs are designed for associate and diploma RN’s. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the program; a separate admission application to the program is required.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is designed for high school graduates and students without prior nursing certificates or degrees. The four and a half year program provides educational experiences which prepare a professional nurse generalist to practice in a variety of health care settings. The program integrates nursing theory, practice and science with a broad liberal arts education. It has been developed to prepare a highly competent professional with the education necessary to meet the increasing needs for quality health care in society today and provides students with the foundation for graduate study in nursing. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the program; a separate admission application to the program is required.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed for students already possessing a baccalaureate degree in nursing, a Registered Nurse License, and adds the first graduate step on the nursing career ladder. The MSN degree will provide graduates with a foundation for practice as a leader and educator in health care systems or academic

settings. The MSN program is a hybrid format, providing flexibility for students to remain in their current work positions and home communities in western Colorado using online course delivery methods; this format provides opportunities for personal interaction with faculty and peers in focused intensive sessions at selected points during each semester. MSN graduates will be prepared to advance to higher levels of nursing education including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctoral of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) programs. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the program; a separate admission application to the program is required. The MSN graduate nursing program is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed for those nurses who are interested in assuming an advance practice nursing role as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). DNP graduates are prepared as clinical experts in the delivery of primary care, with a focus on critical thinking, leadership, and political policy skills needed to advocate and create changes in healthcare practice at all levels. The program is a hybrid format, providing flexibility for students to remain in their current work positions and home communities in western Colorado using online course delivery methods. Opportunities for personal interaction are included with faculty and peers in focused intensive sessions at selected points during each semester. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the program; a separate admission application to the program is required. The DNP graduate nursing program is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSAdmission to Colorado Mesa University does not guarantee admission into the nursing program, which requires a separate application. Please contact the Health Sciences Department for additional information.

Progression requirements: All nursing courses must be completed in sequence. All required 200 level courses must be completed before 300 level nursing courses may be taken. All required 300 level courses must be completed before 400 level nursing courses may be taken. Students must complete all 200 level nursing courses or be an (RN) advanced placement student to enroll in the nursing elective courses.

Students transferring in credit for human anatomy and physiology taken at out-of-state accredited colleges/universities must provide evidence that these courses had separate laboratory components before the course can be accepted to fulfill program requirements. This will not necessarily appear on the transcript.

Any RN or LPN who desires to enroll in a nursing course for personal enrichment only must secure permission from the course instructor.

The MSN is the fourth rung of the career ladder at Colorado Mesa University. Admission requires a Bachelor of Nursing degree from a nationally accredited institution. Prior learning experiences will be evaluated on an individual basis.

The DNP program is the final step on the nursing career ladder at Colorado Mesa University. MSN/Advanced



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http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-services/documents/MaverickGuide.pdf (http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-

services/documents/MaverickGuide.pdf)

“Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a living environment in which students and employees can live,

work, and study free from sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual intimidation, sexual exploitation, domestic

violence, dating violence, and stalking” (page 74).

Anti-Discrimination Policy Professional Personnel Employee Handbook:

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/human-resources/documents/CMU-PPEH-AllSections.pdf (http://www.coloradomesa.edu

/human-resources/documents/CMU-PPEH-AllSections.pdf)

“There shall be no discrimination in employment based on protected status.”

“Protected status,” means a status or characteristic of an individual that is protected by State or Federal law or the

policies of the University. Protected status includes race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy),

national origin, ancestry, age (40 and older), disability, veteran status, marital status, and sexual orientation (including

transgender status).

“Equal employment opportunity shall apply to all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring,

compensation, terms and conditions of employment, privileges, benefits, promotion, discipline, termination,

classification of applicants and employees” (Section II-1).

Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees Policy Manual:

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Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program/ 8‐1‐2016 1

SurgicalTechnologyStudentHandbook

2016‐2017


ApplicationandAdmissionRequirements

Application

The priority application deadline is June 1st for the program. Secondary applications are accepted by July 1st for

qualified applicants if space is available. Students may be enrolled or plan to enroll in Essential Learning and pre‐

requisite coursework at the time of placing the application. All applicants are interviewed. Students are directed

to the Surgical Technology website for frequently asked questions, accreditation status, program requirements,

TEAS V exams, and the application.

Acceptance

Students that are accepted into the program have met the minimum academic qualifications, successfully

passed the interview, and have ranked in the top twelve positions of the applicant pool based on a scoring

system. The minimum academic qualifications are a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, TEAS V science and math

scores of at least 70, and all Essential Learning and pre‐requisite coursework completed.

Transfer students

Courses from ARC/STSA accredited Surgical Technology programs will be evaluated on a case by case basis for

transfer eligibility. Students wishing to transfer are required to submit syllabi from their previous program to the

Program Director for review. Students are directed to CMU’s Admissions office for a complete listing of transfer

policies and procedures.

Admission requirements

Students that have been accepted into the SUTE program are required to comply with regulatory and health and

safety requirements. All requirements must be met for the entirety of the program; students will be required to

renew those requirements that expire annually prior to the applied experience.

1. Physical examination; all students must present the Essential Requirements for Surgical Technology list to

the Health Care Provider performing the exam. The physical form is supplied by the department of health

sciences and must be completed and signed by the Provider.

2. Immunizations: students are required to have a physical examination along with proof of immunizations or

immunity; proof of two Measles/ Mumps/ Rubella immunizations, Varicella, Tetanus (current within 10

years), Hepatitis B (this is a series of three immunizations), influenza vaccine as well as a current TB skin test

(Either a two‐step TST within the past 12 months or proof of negative TST documented yearly for 2 years. If

the student has proof of a one‐step TST within the past 12 months, a one‐step TST should be done.)

3. Required personal health insurance: student must submit proof of personal health insurance. Students are

required to obtain at their own expense and to maintain for the period of enrollment in the program.

4. Required professional liability insurance: students choose the company to supply their liability insurance.

Students may apply for insurance through the National Professional Group as a Surgical Technology student.

One example of coverage is http://www.proliability.com/professional‐liability‐insurance/surgical‐assistant‐

or choose a different company; however, the policy must be comprehensive general liability insurance

covering bodily injury and property damage liability with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 per

occurrence/$2,000,000 general total limit, and medical professional liability insurance with minimum


coverage limits of $1,000,000 per claim/$3,000,000 annual aggregate. Students are required to obtain at

their own expense and to maintain for the period of enrollment in the program.

5. Drug Screen: a mandatory drug screen is required.

6. Criminal background investigation. All Surgical technology students require a Criminal Background check.

7. Communication with the Program Director and instructors is best achieved through email. Students are

required to use their CMU email address when corresponding with faculty. Electronic communication will

facilitate information in a timely and consistent manner. Students are given free email addresses as part of

the university community. It is the student’s responsibility to check his/her email address on a routine basis.

Important student announcements and program information will be sent to all students via email. Activate

CMU email account by going to the Tomlinson Library computer room (if not already activated). This

account is free for CMU students. *All Surgical Technology students are required to activate ‐ and

regularly check CMU e‐mail. *All correspondence regarding the Surgical technology courses will be

delivered to the student at the students mavs.coloradomesa.edu email account. This includes information

regarding admission to the course, instructions to prepare for the course, assignments, and any other

instructions and information needed by the student.

8. Submit a name ‐tag form. See Ronna Lee Sharp, Professional Administrative Assistant to the Surgical

Technology Program to order a name tag.

9. Read the materials associated with and sign the Statement of Understanding for the Surgical Technology

Program contained within this document.

10. Additional requirements set forth by the clinical site during the last semester; which may include but are

not limited to drug screening, fingerprints, criminal background check etc.

Surgical Technician Essential Functions

Health care professionals require the performance of essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, in order to provide safe care, generate accurate data and communicate effectively to patients and other health care personnel. To effectively train surgical technology professionals, the performance of these functions is incorporated throughout the program. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency of these functions in the campus and hospital labs and applied experience. Students requiring special accommodations are required to notify the program director at the time of program application. The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Initial beside each statement you understand and able to comply with the statement:

____1. Intact gross and fine motor skills; precise hand/eye coordination and dexterity and the ability to discriminate tactile sensations. ____2. Clear speech. (Not required for Sterile Processing Technician Program.) ____3. Congruent verbal/nonverbal behavior; emotional stability; cooperative; no signs of impaired judgment. ____4. Able to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, stand, twist, sit, carry, lift, reach hands overhead. ____5. Able to evacuate a 4-story building in less than 3 minutes.

____6. Able to sit and stand long periods of time (4-7 hours in class; 8-12 hours in clinical). ____7. Able to pull 75 lbs; lift 35 lbs; push 100 lbs ____8. Able to travel independently to clinical sites as assigned.


____9. Intact short and long-term memory. ____10. Visual color discrimination and depth perception; near and far vision 20/20 (may be corrected with lenses).

____11. Able to hear and discriminate alarms (may be corrected with hearing aid). ____12. Able to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety, including smoke and noxious odors. ____13. Frequent exposure to electricity, electromagnetic fields, electronic media and latex; chemical hazards including but not limited to disinfecting solutions, dyes, acetone, bleach, and alcohol. ____14. Possible exposure to toxic drugs; anesthetic gases; ionizing radiation; infectious agents (blood, urine, mucus, saliva, etc.)

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

The use of medication/substances that may cause drowsiness or otherwise impair mental or physical functioning, whether prescribed, over-the-counter, or illegal, is prohibited during class, lab and clinical experiences because of the potential safety hazards to self, co-workers, and patients.

It is imperative that a student notifies the program director immediately if they no longer meet the Essential Program Requirements listed above. The ability to meet all of these requirements, with or without accommodation, is necessary to be able to demonstrate clinical competency and to meet program outcomes required for graduation. For information regarding disabilities accommodations, please contact the EAS office at CMU.

Read, comprehend and accurately remember and apply oral and written procedures

Measure, calculate, interpret, analyze, reason, evaluate and explain equipment, procedures, and policies.

Solve problems, make critical judgments and initiate corrective action to ensure accuracy and reliability of

results in a timely fashion.

Organize and prioritize one's work for completion in a timely fashion.

The Behavioral and Emotional Demands required include:

Interpersonal abilities sufficient to effectively communicate, both verbally and non‐verbally, in a

professional, courteous, and respectful manner with patients, physicians’ other health care and non‐health

care employees, students, and laboratory personnel.

Emotional stability to recognize and respond quickly and efficiently in unsafe and emergency situations in

order to minimize injury to patients, self and nearby individuals.

Exhibit compassion and tolerance for others, respect cultural diversity.

Emotional stability to function effectively in stressful situations and complete all responsibilities, exercise

sound judgment, is flexible and adapts to sudden unpleasant situations common in the clinical setting.

Project a professional appearance by being well‐groomed and punctual.

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and to exercise ethical judgment, integrity, honesty,

dependability, and accountability in the performance of one's laboratory responsibilities.

Evaluate own performance, accept constructive criticism and seek performance improvement.

Maintain a cooperative and productive working relationship with fellow students, patients and other health

professionals.


Note: Both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 29 U.S.C.A. Sect. 794 and the new Americans with

Disabilities Act prohibit discrimination against ‘otherwise qualified’ persons with a disability. If an applicant

can perform those ‘essential functions’, he or she is ‘otherwise qualified’ under the law and must be

treated the same as people without a disability. A person who cannot perform the ‘essential functions’ is

not ‘otherwise qualified’ and may be denied access to the program without being subject to legal action for

discrimination. (From NAACLS NEWS, Volume 50, fall 1991)

AcademicServices

Advising

General Information: Students are expected to assume responsibility for planning their academic programs in accordance with University and department policy.

1. Student Responsibilities:

a. Each student is responsible for obtaining a program sheet the beginning of his or her program detailing the exact requirements for the degree being pursued. The student is ultimately and solely responsible for knowing the requirements for their degree and for fulfilling those requirements.

b. Students are urged to consult with their advisors. The University assumes no responsibility for difficulties arising when a student fails to establish and maintain contact with his or her faculty advisor and/or program director.

c. All students desiring an education in medical laboratory technology are recommended to be advised by the Program Director or designee upon admission to the university.

d. Students will make an appointment to meet with the Program Director at the time of graduation petition (January) for signatures and review of all coursework required toward the degree.

2. Faculty’s role: a. The advisor discusses the instructional program requirements and designs an academic plan for the

student prior to application to the Surgical Technology program. b. Student progress in pre‐Surgical Technology course work is monitored through the Early Alert system

and end of semester review of transcripts for each advisee. c. Advisees assigned to the SUTE Program Director are contacted early to arrange an advising

appointment if one has not already occurred, at regular intervals, at the discretion of the faculty and as needed by the student.

d. Topics discussed include required curriculum, student progress in the classroom and applied experience sites, utilization of learning resources and other academic matters.

e. Confidentiality and impartiality are maintained in dealing with student issues. f. Audits of all pre‐SUTE coursework are done at the time of application to the program, at admission and

periodically throughout the length of the program.


Surgical Technology Program (Associate of Applied Science Degree)



General Information About the Surgical Technology Program:

The Surgical Technology (ST) Program is designed to cover both the academic and clinical skills necessary to perform as a surgical technologist. The program begins fall semester of each year. Certain prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission to the professional portion, the 2nd year, of this program. Students will complete this Associate Degree program in sequence with prerequisites and Essential Learning courses the first year. The application process will occur in the spring semester. Once accepted to the program, the second year will prepare students to work as operating room technologists and assist in surgical operations. Surgical technologists work as members of a healthcare team alongside surgeons, registered nurses, and other health care workers. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries. Students will be prepared to work in many areas of the surgery setting including preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning patients on the operating table, covering patients with sterile drapes, and taking patients to and from the operating room. Surgical technologists prepare sterile solutions and medications used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly. They help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves. During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. They also hold retractors and may hold internal organs in place during the procedure. Technologists also may handle specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Surgical technologists who take and pass the certifying examination offered by the NBSTSA (National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) are certified and authorized to use the initials CST to designate their status as a Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification can be a means of upward mobility, a condition of employment, a route to higher salary, or a source of national recognition.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Department of Health Sciences Phone (970) 248-1398

Fax (970) 248-1133


Surgical Technology Program Structure:

Students should work closely with a faculty advisor when selecting and scheduling courses prior to registration.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

68 semester hours total (A minimum of 15 of the final 30 semester

hours of credit at CMU)

2.00 cumulative GPA or higher in all CMU coursework

Pre-collegiate courses (usually numbered below 100) cannot be

used for graduation.

A student must follow the CMU graduation requirements either

from 1) the program sheet for the major in effect at the time the

student officially declares a major; or 2) a program sheet for the

major approved for a year subsequent to the year during which the

student officially declares the major and is approved for the student

by the department head. Because a program may have

requirements specific to the degree, the student should check with

the faculty advisor for additional criteria. It is the student’s

responsibility to be aware of, and follow, all requirements for the

degree being pursued. Any exceptions or substitutions must be

approved by the student’s faculty advisor and Department Head.

When filling out the program sheet a course can be used only once.

See the “Undergraduate Graduation Requirements” in the catalog

for additional graduation information.

ESSENTIAL LEARNING REQUIREMENTS (Minimum 15 semester hours) See the current catalog for a list of

courses that fulfill the requirements below. If a course is on the

Essential Learning list of options and a requirement for your major, you

must use it to fulfill the major requirement and make a different

selection within the Essential Learning requirement. The Essential

Learning capstone course and co-requisite Essential Speech course

(required for bachelor’s degrees) cannot be used as options for the below

requirements.

Course No Title Sem. hrs Grade Term

Communication (6 semester hours)

ENGL 111 English Composition 3 _____ ________

*ENGL 112 English Composition 3 _____ ________

Mathematics (Minimum 3 semester hours)

*MATH 113 College Algebra or Higher 3 _____ ________

Social Sciences, Natural Science, Fine Arts, or Humanities

(Minimum 6 semester hours)

______ ____ ________________________ 3 _____ ________

______ ____ ________________________ 3 _____ ________

WELLNESS REQUIREMENT (2 semester hours)

KINE 100 Health and Wellness 1 _____ ________

KINA 1____ ________________________ 1 _____ ________

*Required by this program

+MATH 113 is a 4 credit course. 3 credits count toward the Essential

Learning requirement and 1 credit counts as Elective credit

Course No Title Sem.hrs Grade Term

FOUNDATIONS PREREQUISITE COURSES (12 semester hours)

*BIOL 209 Anatomy & Physiology 3 _____ ________

*BIOL 209L Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 _____ ________

*BIOL 210 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 _____ ________

*BIOL 210L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1 _____ ________

*BIOL 241 Pathophysiology 4 _____ ________

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE:

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE REQUIREMENTS (39 semester hours) These courses must be completed in sequence and

may only be taken after acceptance into the Program.

Core Courses (38 semester hours)

SUTE 200 Medical Term in Surg Tech 3 _____ ________

SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surg Tech 4 _____ ________

SUTE 204 Basic Surg Tech Skills Lab 4 _____ ________

SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surg Tech 2 _____ ________

SUTE 210 Safety in Surgical Technology 3 _____ ________

SUTE 212 Surgical Procedures I 3 _____ ________

SUTE 214 Surgical Procedures II 3 _____ ________

SUTE 218 Specialty Surgical Procedures 4 _____ ________

SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I 4 _____ ________

SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II 4 _____ ________

SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III 4 _____ ________

Elective Credit (1 semester hour)

MATH 113 College Algebra+ 1 _____ ________




FIRST YEAR Fall Semester Hours ENGL 111 English Composition 3 MATH 113 College Algebra or Higher 4 BIOL 209 Anatomy and Physiology 3 BIOL 209L Anatomy and Physiology 1 KINE 100 Health and Wellness 1 Essential Learning (Natural Sci, Fine Arts, or Humanities) 3 15


SECOND YEAR Fall Semester Hours SUTE 200 Medical Term in Surgical Tech 3 SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surgical Tech 4 SUTE 204 Basis Surgical Tech Skills Lab 4 SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surgical Tech 2 13 Summer Semester (summer following 2nd Year) Hours SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I 4 SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II 4 SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III 4 12




Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the

Surgical Technology Program:

Do I have to be accepted at CMU before I can apply for the Surgical Technology program?

Yes.

Does the Surgical Technology Program have an admission fee?

No, but the Admissions Department for the University does.

Should I apply before I ask for prior college transcripts to be sent?

You may turn in the application form before you ask other schools to send transcripts. As long as your file is

complete before the deadline, we do not care in what order your information arrives. (It is your responsibility to

make sure we receive everything needed for your file before the deadline.) Contact the Registrar’s Office at 248-

1555 to have transfer credits evaluated for possible acceptance at Colorado Mesa University.

Do all application materials have to be in to the Department of Health Sciences office before the application deadline?

Yes, copies of all college transcripts, a transcript evaluation (if you have taken courses from other colleges), and a

program application must be received prior to the deadline. A copy of the TEAS V test results must be received the

Department of Health Sciences by the application deadline of June 1.

What classes can I take to fulfill Essential Learning requirements?

You should refer to the Graduation Requirements for the AAS degree section in the Colorado Mesa University

Catalog.

Should I speak with an advisor before I register for Essential Learning courses?

You do not have to speak to an advisor. However, you are strongly encouraged to speak with an advisor prior to

registering for Essential Learning courses. Surgical Technology courses may only be taken after you are accepted

into the Surgical Technology Program.

When does the Surgical Technology program start?

Surgical Technology courses begin in the Fall semester. The courses are offered in sequence and must be taken in

order.

Can I be enrolled part time in the Surgical Technology Program?

No, coursework is completed only on a full-time basis.

Can I take some of the Surgical Technology courses each semester?

No, all courses offered each semester need to be taken concurrently.

Do the pre-requisite courses have to be completed prior to applying to the program?

Yes, all essential learning courses must be completed prior to the application due date of June 1st to receive the

highest points for priority. Courses must be successfully completed prior to entering the program. Most students

have completed or are enrolled in courses prior to applying to the program. If you are accepted into the program

and do not successfully complete the pre-requisite courses at the end of the semester in which you apply to the

program, you will be denied entry into the program.


How do you choose candidates?

We look at your grade point average, TEAS V scores, two letters of recommendation from surgical nurses and/or

surgeons. Once accepted to the program, passing a background check will be required, along with completing all

immunizations and physical assessment, depending on clinical site requirements, you may be required to pass a

drug screening.

Do you use a waiting list?

No, we do not. If an applicant is not accepted one year and wishes to be considered for the next year, they must

reapply.

How many students are accepted into the program each year?

We accept approximately 12 students once a year, this number will vary each year depending upon our clinical

affiliate agreements.

Can I work while taking the Surgical Technology courses?

Although a student can work during the program, it is not recommended for most students due to the rigorous

design of the program.

Are the courses in eight week modules or semester long courses in the program?

The courses are semester based, with the last summer being run over a 12 week session. Some content may be presented in a hybrid format at times.

Do I have labs every weekend?

Clinical labs will be scheduled Monday through Friday. Summer clinical will utilize all seven days a week to

complete cases needed for graduation.

Do I need my own computer and printer?

Having your own computer allows you the freedom to complete assignments on your schedule. Computer labs

are available on campus for student use. Some documents will be posted in Desire to Learn for you to print and

bring to class; students can print documents at any computer lab if they do not own their own printer. Please see

the course syllabi for computer technical requirements.

How much are tuition and fees for the Surgical Technology program at CMU?

Please go to www.coloradomesa.edu for the most current tuition and fees.

Are there other requirements and costs associated with the Surgical Technology program after I’ve been accepted?

All of the following have or may have costs associated with the Surgical Technology program: a criminal background investigation, professional liability insurance, personal health insurance, physical and immunizations, drug screen, and any other requirements set forth by the clinical affiliate site which could include additional drug screening, finger printing, name badges, in service education and orientation.


COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY


Application for AAS Surgical Technology (ST) Program

Please Note: This application MUST be submitted via .pdf format (ONLY) by the priority deadline, June 1st.

1. Full legal name Last First M.I. Maiden Name

2. CMU ID # (assigned upon acceptance to Colorado Mesa University) 700 (DO NOT leave blank-contact CMU Admissions for your 700#)

3. Mailing address:

. Street Address Apt #

. City State Zip

4. Home phone number: N/A ( ) Cell phone number: N/A ( )

5. Email Address (print clearly): @mavs.coloradomesa.edu (you must have a CMU email address listed)

6. Do you have previous work experience and/or certification in a health care field (i.e. CNA, LPN, etc. Please provide copies of certifications and/or

license as proof)? Yes No If yes, explain (use extra sheet if necessary):

7. Have you applied to the Surgical Technology program before? Yes No If yes, most recent application:

8. Please list all classes you are enrolled, include the course number, course title, institution and semester of enrollment. If you are not currently enrolled in courses, please state “Not enrolled in courses”:

Course Number

(i.e. BIOL 241)

Course Title (i.e. Pathophysiology)

Institution (i.e. Colorado Mesa University)

Semester (i.e. Fall 2012)

9. Please indicate if you have a prior degree: A.A. A.S. A.A.S. B.A. B.S. Other:___________________________

The admissions committee reserves the right to select the applicants who shall be admitted. Acceptance is contingent upon receipt of all required

application materials by the Department of Health Sciences and the completion of all general education and prerequisite requirements. Maintaining

acceptance in the ST program is contingent upon passing a CBI background check.

This application and all supporting materials must be received by the Department of Health Sciences no later than the June 1 deadline for admission

consideration to the ST Program.

I certify that all the information on this application form is accurate and complete. Concealment of facts or false statements may result in dismissal

from the program. Further, I am granting permission for the Department of Health Sciences to access my Colorado Mesa University records;

including, but not limited to transcripts and transcript evaluations from the Office of the Registrar.

Signature: Date:

Revised: 3/29/16

COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY Department of Health Sciences

AAS Surgical Technology (ST) Program Application Procedure Check-off Form

The Application for the AAS Surgical Technology and Transcript Request Form MUST be submitted directly via email [email protected] with the subject line of Surgical Tech Application

This check-off form is intended to help you meet the Surgical Tech Application requirements. DO NOT submit this form, as it is a tool to help guide you through the Surgical Tech Application process.

The following items must be received in the Department of Health Sciences by 12pm (noon) on the application deadline of June 1st.

You are encouraged to turn in your application, and then turn in other items as you complete them. PLEASE NOTE: Your application file will NOT be evaluated if it is incomplete by the deadline.

1) Submit the Application for the AAS Surgical Technology (ST): Type all fields on the fillable .pdf Application for the AAS Surgical Technology (ST) form.

Submit the Application for the AAS Surgical Technology (ST) form directly emailed to [email protected]. Paper submissions WILL NOT be accepted.

All applications submitted via the REQUIRED email submission process will receive an email confirmation

of receipt of the Application via the applicant’s official CMU email address, once the application is processed.

2) AAS Surgical Technology Transcript Request Form: This form will give permission and request the CMU

Registrar Office to send a current Colorado Mesa University transcript, transcript(s) and transcriptevaluation for all colleges/universities attended, if applicable, directly to the Department of Health

Sciences.

Please complete the corresponding checklist below and confirm it is fully completed PRIOR to submitting the AAS Surgical Technology Transcript Request Form via email to [email protected].

If you turn in your Transcript Request Form prior to the following being completed the Registrar Office will send over incomplete transcripts/transcript evaluations to our office thus making your application

incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed, thus your application will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility that all of the following is complete by the deadline:

Current CMU Student Applicants: Must be an Associate or Bachelor seeking student, if you are unsure of your student status

you can contact Admissions (970-248-1875) to confirm. Confirm with the Registrar Office (970-248-1555) that you do not have any holds on your

account. It is suggested that you submit the Transcript Request Form directly to

[email protected] no later than two weeks prior to application deadline to ensure receipt of transcripts from the Registrar’s Office by the posted deadline.

Non-Current CMU Student Applicants: Apply to CMU via the Admissions Office.

Confirm your acceptance to CMU via Admissions as an Associate or Bachelor seeking student.

Confirm all transcripts from previously attended schools have been received by the Admissions Office/Registrar Office.

Confirm that your transcript evaluation has been completed by the Registrar Office. Confirm with the Registrar’s Office (970-248-1555) that you do not have any holds on your

account. It is suggested that you submit the Transcript Request Form to

[email protected] no later than two weeks prior to application deadline to

ensure receipt of transcripts from the Registrar Office by the posted deadline.






3) Test of Essential Academic Skills V for Allied Health (TEAS V for AH) Exam Scores: Prior AAS Surgical Technology applicants who’ve submitted the TEAS V for AH Exam scores during

the most recent application process do not need to re-submit the scores, as we will pull those

scores forward to your new application. Prior Surgical Technology applicants whose most recent application to the Surgical Technology program beyond the most recent application process will

need to contact the testing center the TEAS V for AH Exam was taken and request the scores be submitted directly to the Department of Health Sciences.

Currently enrolled CMU students or those who wish to take the TEAS V for AH Exam at the CMU Testing Center should visit the CMU Testing Center’s website at: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/testing/index.html (CMU Testing Center) to schedule an exam

date. You may take the TEAS V for AH Exam ONCE within a year’s time. After taking the TEAS V for AH Exam, request the CMU Testing Center to submit your scores

directly to [email protected] (preferred), fax (970-248-1133) or mail (CMU Department of Health Sciences; 1100 North Avenue; Grand Junction, CO 81501). Submissions

by the applicant WILL NOT be accepted. Please Note: If an applicant cannot take the TEAS V for AH Exam at the CMU Testing Center, it

is the applicant’s responsibility to schedule the proctoring of the TEAS V for AH Exam at a testing center near them. The Department of Health Sciences will not provide that service. Please

request the testing center to submit the scores directly to [email protected], fax

(970-248-1133) or mail (CMU Department of Health Sciences; 1100 North Avenue; Grand Junction, CO 81501).

The TEAS V for AH Exam can be taken ONCE within an application year, (i.e. April 1st-March 31st).

4) Professional Recommendation Letters: Surgical Technology applicants MUST submit two (2) letters of recommendation from surgical

nurses and/or surgeons as part of the application process. The letters of recommendation must be sent directly to [email protected] (preferred), fax (970-248-1133) or mail (CMU Department of Health Sciences; 1100 North Avenue; Grand Junction, CO 81501).

5) “Request of Grade Status” Form(s):

Type all fields on the fillable .pdf Request of Grade Status Form, print and sign the form. Submit a Request of Grade Status Form to your instructor for any pre-requisite course in progress.

Request your instructor complete the form by dating, signing and indicating current grade in the course.

Request your instructor to return the Request of Grade Status Form directly to [email protected], fax (970-248-1133) or mail (CMU Department of Health

Sciences; 1100 North Avenue; Grand Junction, CO 81501).

Submissions by the applicant WILL NOT be accepted.

Special Note

Due to the volume of applications, please DO NOT contact the Department of Health Sciences to inquire about your application or application status. All applications submitted via the REQUIRED email submission process will be sent a

confirmation email, once the application is processed. If any forms or information is missing the applicant will be contacted via the applicant's official CMU email listed on the Surgical Technology application form.

Timeline of the Application Process

Application materials are accepted until 12pm (noon) on the application deadline (June 1st).

Week 1 & 2 Post Application Deadline: Admission Committee reviews all completed Surgical Technology application files

~Week 3 or 4 Post Application Deadline: Letters sent to all Surgical Technology applicants (decline or invite to interview)

~Week 5 or 6 Post Application Deadline: Surgical Technology interviews for selected applicants

~Week 7 Post Application Deadline: Letters sent to all interview candidates (decline or acceptance)

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Transcript Request Form

To have transcripts forwarded to the Department of Health Sciences, email this form via .pdf format directly to [email protected] at least TWO weeks PRIOR to the application deadline to insure receipt of all transcripts by the deadline.

Required: Full Legal Name (please print clearly) Required: CMU Student ID#

Required: Signature (typing your name above and submitting this document via the Colorado Mesa University email is your signature, otherwise, print, sign, scan as .pdf and email attachment)

Registrar:

Please send copies of the following to the CMU Department of Health Sciences office: (1) all transcripts from other colleges, if applicable;(2) transcript evaluation prepared by the Office of the Registrar, if applicable;(3) current CMU transcript, if applicable. Please complete the area below.

FOR REGISTRAR’S USE ONLY:

Has applicant been accepted at CMU? Yes No

Which program (student status)? Baccalaureate Associate

Other colleges attended transcripts: Attached Xtender

Transcript evaluation: Attached Xtender

Current Colorado Mesa University transcript: Attached Xtender

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There are also differing levels of requirements for different educational goals - please see the next section.

Academic QualificationsAdmission to Colorado Mesa University is selective for our baccalaureate degree programs. We also offer many

associate degree programs with varying levels of selectivity. For students interested in our technical associate degrees

and certificate programs offered through Western Colorado Community College (WCCC) -- admission is generally

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University considers students with an index of 92 or higher and successful completion of the Higher Education

Admission Requirements (H.E.A.R.) for baccalaureate programs, while students below the index will be considered for

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unit). Students need a passing grade in each course. Students may have the option of testing out of some of the

requirements (See C.C.H.E. (http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Admissions/) site).

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received by the Admissions Office and must have been sent directly from the high school guidance office.

College Entrance TestsColorado Mesa University requires either the SAT I or the ACT for admission consideration into a bachelors program. A

college entrance test is not required for admission into our associate degree or certificate programs, however, test

scores are strongly encouraged.

Letters of Recommendation (Optional)Although recommended, Colorado Mesa University does not require letters of recommendation. If letters are submitted

they will be reviewed and considered in the admission of a student. Letters of recommendation are especially helpful for

students who are concerned about their admissibility. Students who would like to submit letters of recommendation

should submit letters that address academic preparedness for college level work in their field of interest, work ethic,

promise, and motivation. Students should also know that while a letter of recommendation can assist in the admissions

process, the actual admission of a student is based upon a review of the entire application.

Essay (Optional)Although desirable - Colorado Mesa University does not require essays. Essays, however, provide a forum for students

to tell us more about who they are, what they are interested in and how they will be successful in their pursuit of higher

education. This can also be especially helpful in the consideration of an applicant who has had a particularly difficult

year for a variety of reasons. For those students who are concerned about their admissibility - an essay is highly

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Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Surgical Technology (ST) Program is designed to cover both the academic and clinical skills necessary to perform as a surgical technologist. The program begins fall semester of each year. Certain prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission to the professional portion, the 2nd year, of this program. Students will complete this Associate Degree program in sequence with prerequisites and Essential Learning courses the first year. The application process will occur in the spring semester. Once accepted to the program, the second year will prepare students to work as operating room technologists and assist in surgical operations. Surgical technologists work as members of a healthcare team alongside surgeons, registered nurses, and other health care workers. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries. Students will be prepared to work in many areas of the surgery setting including preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning patients on the operating table, covering patients with sterile drapes, and taking patients to and from the operating room. Surgical technologists prepare sterile solutions and medications used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly. They help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves. During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. They also hold retractors and may hold internal organs in place during the procedure. Technologists also may handle specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Surgical technologists who take and pass the certifying examination offered by the NBSTSA (National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) are certified and authorized to use the initials CST to designate their status as a Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification can be a means of upward mobility, a condition of employment, a route to higher salary, or a source of national recognition. To be eligible to apply to this program the applicant must:

Apply and be accepted to CMU

Submit copy(ies) of all transcripts from other colleges/universities to the CMU Office of the Registrar

Complete all essential learning and prerequisite courses (or will complete them by the end of the semester in which application is submitted.)

Submit a separate application for the Surgical Technology program to the Department of Health Sciences. Application deadline is June 1 each year.

Submit copy of high school transcript.

Take the TEAS V for AH before the application deadline. Information about the TEAS V for AH is available on the CMU Health Sciences website.

For complete program information see the Colorado Mesa University website at

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/health‐sciences or contact Debra Bailey, Department Head at [email protected]

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All BIOL and CHEM courses listed must be successfully completed within a five year period prior to acceptance in the Surgical Technology Program. (Successful completion is defined as achieving a grade of “C” or higher.) All Surgical Technology applied courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or higher.

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester Hours ENGL 111 English Composition 3 MATH 113 College Algebra or Higher 4 BIOL 209 Anatomy and Physiology 3 BIOL 209L Anatomy and Physiology 1 KINE 100 Health and Wellness 1 Essential Learning (Natural Sci, Fine Arts, or Humanities) 3 15


SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester Hours SUTE 200 Medical Term in Surgical Tech 3 SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surgical Tech 4 SUTE 204 Basic Surgical Tech Skills Lab 4 SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surgical Tech 2 13 Summer Semester (summer following 2nd Year) Hours SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I 4 SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II 4 SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III 4 12




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1 327.40 27.43 354.83 (75.00) 279.832 654.80 54.86 709.66 (150.00) 559.663 982.20 82.29 1,064.49 (225.00) 839.494 1,309.60 109.72 1,419.32 (300.00) 1,119.325 1,637.00 137.15 1,774.15 (375.00) 1,399.156 1,964.40 164.58 2,128.98 (450.00) 1,678.987 2,291.80 192.01 2,483.81 (525.00) 1,958.818 2,619.20 219.44 2,838.64 (600.00) 2,238.649 2,946.60 246.87 3,193.47 (675.00) 2,518.47

10 3,274.00 274.30 3,548.30 (750.00) 2,798.3011 3,601.40 301.73 3,903.13 (825.00) 3,078.1312 3,928.80 329.16 4,257.96 (900.00) 3,357.9613 4,256.20 356.59 4,612.79 (975.00) 3,637.7914 4,583.60 384.02 4,967.62 (1,050.00) 3,917.6215 4,911.00 411.45 5,322.45 (1,125.00) 4,197.4516 5,238.40 438.88 5,677.28 (1,200.00) 4,477.2817 5,565.80 466.31 6,032.11 (1,275.00) 4,757.1118 5,893.20 493.74 6,386.94 (1,350.00) 5,036.94

1 384.83 (75.00) 309.832 769.66 (150.00) 619.663 1,154.49 (225.00) 929.494 1,539.32 (300.00) 1,239.325 1,924.15 (375.00) 1,549.156 2,308.98 (450.00) 1,858.98

register for classes. Go to your MAVzone account, click on the "Student Academics" tab, click on the "COF Stipend Authorization" link, select the term, check the "I choose to

2,308.98

Undergraduate In-State

769.661,154.491,539.321,924.15

Total Tuition (Student Only - Use if

NOT COF Eligible)

384.83

UNDERGRADUATE ON-LINE COURSES

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Credit Hours

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Student

Combined)

Student Fees

Total Tuition

& Fees

(Student Share-

Use if NOT COF

Eligible)

COF-College

Opportunity

Fund*

Total Tuition &

Fees (Student

Only - Use if COF

Eligible)

UNDERGRADUATE CLASSROOM COURSESIn-State Tuition and Fees

TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGECOURSE SPECIFIC FEES MAY APPLY

NOTE: Students must have at least 12 hours to be considered full-time.

*The College Opportunity Fund is a program for In-State Residents where the State of Colorado Step 1: Apply at: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/cof/. Step 2: You must "authorize" use of your COF benefit the first time you

COF Application

Authorize use of my COF Stipend for all eligible credits for this term," then click Submit.

In-State Tuition

Per credit hour

Tuition (State&

Student

Combined)

Deduct In-State

Share COF if

Eligible*

Total Tuition

(Student Only-

COF Eligible)

1 651.00 27.43 678.432 1,302.00 54.86 1,356.863 1,953.00 82.29 2,035.294 2,604.00 109.72 2,713.725 3,255.00 137.15 3,392.156 3,906.00 164.58 4,070.587 4,557.00 192.01 4,749.018 5,208.00 219.44 5,427.449 5,859.00 246.87 6,105.8710 6,510.00 274.30 6,784.3011 7,161.00 301.73 7,462.7312 7,812.00 329.16 8,141.1613 8,463.00 356.59 8,819.5914 9,114.00 384.02 9,498.0215 9,765.00 411.45 10,176.4516 10,416.00 438.88 10,854.8817 11,067.00 466.31 11,533.3118 11,718.00 493.74 12,211.74

Credit Hours Tuition Student Fees Total Tuition

1 384.83 n/a 384.832 769.66 n/a 769.663 1154.49 n/a 1154.494 1539.32 n/a 1539.325 1924.15 n/a 1924.156 2308.98 n/a 2308.98

COURSE SPECIFIC FEES MAY APPLYTUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

NOTE: Students must have at least 12 hours to be considered full-time.

UNDERGRADUATE ON-LINE COURSESOut-of-State Tuition

Spring 2017 Tuition and Fees

Credit Hours Tuition Student FeesTotal Tuition

& Fees

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSOut-of-State Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Out-of-State

Student Fee Allocation

Fall 2016 and Spring 2017

Facility Debt Service Fee Amount University Center $12.41

Maverick Recreation Center $2.00

Total $14.41

General Student Fee Amount Activities Council $0.64

Associated Student Government $0.27

Club Advisory Board $0.32

Club Sports – Trainer $0.29

Concerts $0.47

Criterion $0.34

Cultural Diversity Board $0.36

Design Center $0.13

Environmental $0.02

Horizon Magazine $0.08

Johnson Art Gallery $0.08

KMSA $0.27

Literary Review $0.03

Little MAVs Day Care Center $0.20

Maverick Recreation Center $7.08

Mavrides $0.39

Monfort Lab $0.06

Outdoor Program $1.22

Pep Band $0.10

Regional/National Competitions $0.20

Transportation $0.17

Sustainability $0.17

SCRF $0.13

Total $13.02

GRAND TOTAL $27.43

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Program Cost Estimates for 2016‐2017

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Surgical Technology additional fees

**Tuition and Fees are for SUTE courses only

SUTE courses Tuition and Student fees 354.83

SUTE Lab Fees 125.00

Miscellaneous

Background Check 60.00

Liability insurance (annually) 37.00

Drug Screen 55.00

TEAS V Exam (at time of application) 90.00

Parking pass 110.00

Health and Immunizations

Varicella (Chicken Pox) Immunization (if needed, or titer) 110.00

Hepatitis B Immunizations ($60 x 3) 180.00

Tetanus immunization (if needed) 15.00

TST (TB Skin Test/PPD) Testing (annually) 10.00

Influenza vaccine 15.00

MMR (proof of two vaccinations or titers) variable

Personal Health Insurance variable

Immutrax Immunization Tracker 50.00

Physical Examination variable

Books‐CMU Bookstore

Surgical Technology Program Books 800.00

Lab materials 100.00

Uniforms‐used in theory and applied courses

Uniforms ($45 x 2 recommended) 90.00

Incidentals

Surgical Technology patch (each) 4.00

Office Supplies variable

** Tuition and fees are listed as in‐state and assume COF eligibility. Figures do not include cost of Essential Learning

and prerequisite courses. This list serves as an estimate to assist students in budgeting. The costs are

approximate and are subject to change without notice.



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for through the Student Accounts Office into your bank account.

Q. When do I get my refund?

A. Once you have satisfied all financial aid and/or refund requirements, at the beginning of each semester, refunds

are deposited into your bank account on or around the Friday before classes start. If you are on Delayed

Disbursement and/or Split Disbursement, refunds are deposited 30 days after the initial disbursement date. If you

add or drop classes, upon eligibility, your refund will be processed on Wednesdays. See published dates above for

Financial Aid disbursement. Financial Aid disbursement may vary depending on your status.

Q. Is there any additional fee for using direct deposit?

A. No. There is no fee for setting up direct deposit.

Q. Once I have signed up for direct deposit, am I able to change to a different account?

A. Yes, you are able to change accounts. To do so, you will first need to remove your old account information by

following these steps:

Log on to MAVzone

Click "Student Finance" tab

Click "Go to ePay"

Click "eRefunds" tab

Click "Remove" next to the payment method

After completing these steps, you will then be able to add a new direct deposit account. To ensure the funds go to

your new account, the new account must added 24 hours before your refund is processed. To find out if you have

time to update your information, please call Student Accounts at (970) 248-1567.

Refunds

Colorado Mesa University issues refunds to students when their account has an eligible credit balance. Common

reasons include having financial aid payments in excess of their account balance or credits for dropped courses within

the appropriate deadlines for a refund. See Important Dates (http://www.coloradomesa.edu/registrar/dates.html) for

add/drop/withdraw deadlines. Refunds are processed daily, and direct deposits hitting bank accounts approximately 48

hours after processing, and paper checks are only issued on Thursdays.

For each term, initial refunds start being processed the week before full term classes begin. Disbursement Day is the

Friday before the first day of class. If you add or drop classes, the refund will be processed on Wednesdays. If you are

done adding and dropping classes, be sure to notify us in writing if you need us to process these additional funds

before Census.

There are two methods for receiving refunds: Direct deposit and paper check. Please see below for more information

on the two methods. Direct deposits will hit bank accounts approximately 48 hours after processing. Paper checks are

only issued on Thursdays.

Direct Deposit (ACH) RefundsAll students are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit with the bank of your choice. By doing so, refunds will be

electronically deposited directly to a checking or savings account of your choosing. Signing up for direct deposit is easy

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When creating an Direct Deposit (ACH) Refund profile in ePay, always verify the bank information you enter to ensure

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Realize that your bank may not post your deposit immediately.

Paper Check RefundsChecks are printed on Thursdays only and are available after 1 PM on Thursdays and a picture ID is required at time of

pick-up. Please sign up for Direct Deposit (ACH) Refunds on your MAVzone through the ePay link, instructions above,

to receive your funds sooner and avoid lines.

Paper checks will be mailed to the address on file after two weeks if not picked up at the Student Accounts

counter.

Refund Guidelines CMU encourages you to use direct deposit with the bank of your choice. There is a Wells Fargo Branch located on

campus. However, this branch is here for the convenience of students who wish to use the bank’s services. You are not

required to use Wells Fargo or any other specific bank for your refunds or payments.

To view the contract between Wells Fargo and CMU, click here (http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-accounts

/documents/Wells%20Fargo%20and%20CMU%20Contract%20for%20Campus%20Cards.pdf).

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institution you use. However, each bank and credit union has verifying processing times. Please contact your

bank or credit union for more information.

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Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Regular class attendance is expected. CMU is required by law to verify the enrollment of students who

participate in Federal Title IV student aid programs and/or who receive educational benefits through other

funding sources. CMU is responsible for identifying students who have not attended or logged into a class for

which they are registered. At the conclusion of the first week of a semester, instructors will report any

registered students who have "Never Attended" a class so that those reported students will be administratively

withdrawn from that class.

It is the student's responsibility to withdraw, using the appropriate CMU form, from any class which she/he is no

longer attending or risk receiving a failing grade in that class. Student's wishing to withdraw must complete and

submit the appropriate CMU form by the established withdrawal deadline. The SUTE program will utilize all

official withdrawal deadlines set forth by CMU and applicable refund policies.

Program Dismissal

General information: Violations serious enough to justify a review by the Program Director for dismissal include,

but are not limited to the following policies. Students are to refer to possible causes for dismissal from the CMU

Student Handbook as well. The following contain possible causes for dismissal:

Academics: Each student must earn a cumulative grade of “C” or better in all required courses listed

toward an A.A.S in Surgical Technology including Essential Learning credits.

Professionalism. A student shall demonstrate appropriate professional conduct and behavior, and will

represent the profession effectively while attending CMU. A student is expected to demonstrate: effective

communication and interpersonal skills, accountability for actions and outcomes, appropriate dress and

demeanor, hygiene, respect for fellow students and instructors, and behavior that preserves the safety of

others. Professionalism must be exhibited while in the SUTE program and is often evaluated by the

instructor within a course as part of the preparation for the applied experience. The instructor will specify

evaluation policies and expected behaviors within the course syllabus.

Academic Dishonesty. A student shall not engage in academic misconduct which includes but is not limited

to plagiarism, violation of course rules, cheating, falsification of any laboratory results, or assisting another

to cheat.

Sexual Harassment. A student shall not engage in any communication or behavior that may be construed as

sexual harassment or creates a “hostile working environment” according to the CMU Student Handbook.

Confidentiality. The student must abide by the HIPAA rules of privacy and the “Agreement to Respect

Confidentiality”. A student shall not share confidential information with anyone except another healthcare

provider that has a “need to know” the information, in order to provide proper health care for that patient

or to conduct business within the health care setting.

Criminal Background Investigation. Students are responsible for self‐reporting offenses that occur after

admission to the Department Head. The Department Head will review offenses with the Program Director

and Background Check Committee to determine whether the student can continue in the program. Failure

to self‐report an offense may lead to immediate removal from the program.



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2016-2017 Academic CalendarSummer Semester 2016May 16 ...........................First day of classes for First (4-week) SessionMay 30 ...........................Memorial Day observance – NO CLASSESJune 9 ...........................Final exams and last day of May sessionJune 13 ..........................First day of classes for Second (4-week) and 7-week SessionsJuly 4 ...........................Independence Day Holiday – NO CLASSESJuly 7 ...........................Final exams and last day of June (4-week) SessionJuly 11 ...........................First day of classes for Third (3-week) SessionJuly 28 ...........................Final examinations for Third (3-week) and 7-week SessionsJuly 28 ...........................Summer Sessions end

Fall Semester 2016August 8 ........................ Residency petitions due to Tuition Classification Officer (Admissions Office)August 22 ......................First day of classesSeptember 6 ..................Last day to add or drop a full semester classSeptember 6 .................. Fall census – date after which credit hours are counted in COF

attempted hoursSeptember 12 ................Late Start session beginsOctober 1 ...................... Deadline for filing Intent to Graduate Form with Registrar’s Office for spring and

summer graduatesOctober 14 ....................Fall Break – NO CLASSESOctober 17 .................... Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with a grade of “W”October 17 ....................Second module classes beginsOctober 31 ....................Priority registration for spring 2017 beginsNovember 21-25 ...........Thanksgiving Holiday – NO CLASSESDecember 12-15 ...........Final examinationsDecember 15 .................Fall semester endsDecember 16 .................Commencement

Spring Semester 2017 (including January Term)January 3 ....................... Residency petitions due to Tuition Classification Officer (Admissions Office)January 3–13 .................January TermJanuary 16 .....................Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – NO CLASSESJanuary 17 .....................First day of classes February 1 .....................Last day to add or drop a full semester classFebruary 1 ..................... Spring census – date after which credit hours are counted in COF attempted hoursFebruary 6 .....................Late Start session beginsMarch 1.......................... Deadline for filing Intent to Graduate Form with Registrar’s Office for fall graduatesMarch 20–24 ..................Spring Break – NO CLASSESMarch 13........................ Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with a grade of “W”March 13........................Second module classes beginMarch 27........................Priority registration for summer and fall 2017 beginsMay 8–11 .......................Final examinationsMay 11 ...........................Spring semester endsMay 14..... ......................Commencement

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Academic Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . LHH 209 . . . . . 248.1881Academic Departments Main Campus: Art & Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . FA 200 . . . . . . . 248.1833 Biological Sciences . . . . . . . . . WS 232 . . . . . . 248.1993 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DH 309 . . . . . . 248.1778 Computer Science, Mathematics, & Statistics . . WS 132 . . . . . . 248.1407 Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . MC 169 . . . . . . 248.1398 Kinesiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC 237 . . . . . . 248.1635 Languages, Literature, & Mass Communication . . . . . EH 237. . . . . . . 248.1687 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPAC 113 . . . . 248.1233 Physical & Environmental Sciences WS 232 . . . . . . 248.1993 Social & Behavioral Sciences . LHH 413 . . . . . 248.1696 Teacher Education . . . . . . . . . DH 109 . . . . . . 248.1786 Theatre Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPAC 113 . . . . 248.1233 Montrose Campus . . . . . . . . . . . MONT . . . .970.249.7009 Bishop Campus Western Colo. Comm. Collge . 2508 Blichmann 255.2600Advising Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LHH 127 . . . . . 248.1177Admissions Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . AO. . . . . . . . . . 248.1875Alumni Association. . . . . . . . . . . . 1450 N 12th . . 248.1525Associated Student Government UC 212 . . . . . . 248.1762Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC 229 . . . . . . 248.1503Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UC 130 . . . . . . 248.1422Box Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPAC . . . . . . . 248.1604Career Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UC 106E . . . . . 248.1404 Campus Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UC 115 . . . . . . 248.1742CMU Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1450 N 12th . . 248.1295Community Education Center . . . WCCC (BB185) . 255.2800Criterion Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . UC 211 . . . . . . 248.1255DNP Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC 167 . . . . . . 248.1398Distance Education . . . . . . . . . . . CSA 106 . . . . . 248.1384Diversity, Advocacy and Health . . A . . . . . . . . . . . 248.1765Educational Access Services . . . . H 108. . . . . . . . 248.1856Facilities Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . CSA . . . . . . . . . 248.1465Financial & Administrative Svcs . . LHH 252 . . . . . 248.1804Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LHH 116 . . . . . 248.1396Graduation Information . . . . . . . . LHH 121 . . . . . 248.1555Hamilton Recreation Center. . . . . MC 150 . . . . . . 248.1592Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Academic DepartmentHuman Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . LHH 237 . . . . . 248.1820Industrial Education Training Cntr 2980 D Rd . . . . 248.1372

A ............Albers HallAO ..........Admissions Welcome CenterBISH ........Tilman M. Bishop Campus (WCCC)CSA .........Campus Services AdministrationCSA .........Facilities ServicesDEVCTR .....Development CenterDH ..........Dominguez HallEH ...........Escalante Hall

FA ...........Fine ArtsH .............Houston HallHSN ........Student Health CenterIETC .......Industrial Educ Training CenterL ..............Tomlinson LibraryLHH .........Lowell Heiny HallMC ..........Maverick CenterMAVP ......Maverick Pavilion

MONT ....Montrose CampusMPAC ......Moss Performing Arts CenterPH ...........Piñon HallRL ............ Residence Life & Outdoor Program

OfficesUC ...........University CenterWCCC .....Western Colorado Community CollegeWS ..........Wubben Hall and Science Center

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45GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES

Magna Cum Laude— Baccalaureate degree graduates with cumulative grade point averages of 3.75 to 3.89.

Summa Cum Laude— Baccalaureate degree graduates with cumulative grade point averages of 3.90 to 4.00.

The grade point average for honors/distinction at commencement does not include final-term, in-progress courses. The ultimate honors/distinction recognition to appear on the permanent record/transcript will reflect the appropriate category based on the inclusion of the final-term course grades required for the completion of degree requirements.

Honor SocietiesMembership in Alpha Chi is the highest academic honor which Colorado Mesa University can bestow upon its scholars. To be eligible for election, students must have completed at least 75 semester hours toward the baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 3.75 or better and be fully recognized by their faculty and department heads as having the qualities of character pertaining to the true scholar. Alpha Chi is the second oldest and second largest of those national scholastic honoraries which elect members from all academic fields.

Alpha Phi Sigma is the national honor society in criminal justice. For membership in Alpha Phi Sigma, a political science major or other student who has completed at least four classes in criminal justice must maintain an overall GPA of 3.20.

Beta Beta Beta is the National Honor Society in Biology at Colorado Mesa University. For full membership in Beta Beta Beta, a biology major must have completed at least three classes in biology and have a minimum GPA of 3.00. With these qualifications, a student may be nominated for membership.

Kappa Mu Epsilon is an honor society for students of mathematics. Its chapters are located in colleges and universities of recognized standing which offer a strong mathematics major. The nominated and inducted members are selected from students of mathematics and other closely related fields who have maintained high standards of scholarship, have professional merit, and have attained

academic distinction. The local chapter, Colorado Delta, is a working organization throughout the academic year. It functions as an integral part of the Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics Department of Colorado Mesa University.

Nu Kappa Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, recognizes achievement in nursing. The purposes of the society are to recognize superior achievement and leadership qualities, foster high professional standards, encourage creative work and strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and rank in the upper 35 percent of their class to be eligible for membership. Nurses from the community may also be nominated for membership if they have demonstrated marked achievement in nursing education, practice, research or publication.

Phi Alpha Theta is the international honor society in history. The objective of this professional honor society is the promotion of the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and thought among historians. To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed twelve or more hours of history with a minimum GPA in history of 3.10 and a minimum overall GPA of 3.00.

Pi Sigma Alpha is the national honor society in political science. For membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science major or other student who has completed at least four classes in political science (three at the 300 or 400 level) must maintain an overall GPA of 3.00 and a 3.2 GPA in political science.

Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, is open for membership to students with either a major or minor in psychology. Minimum qualifications for membership are as follows: rank in the top 35% of one’s class with a minimum 3.00 overall GPA; 3.25 psychology GPA; completion of 9 semester hours in psychology; and completion of at least three semesters of university coursework. The purpose of Psi Chi is to promote and maintain excellence in scholarship in the field of psychology and to advance the science of psychology.

Sigma Gamma Epsilon, a national honor society for the earth sciences, has for its objectives the scholastic and scientific advancement of its members and the extension of friendship and assistance among colleges, universities, and scientific schools for the advancement of the Earth Sciences. Membership in Zeta Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon is open to continuing Earth Science majors with at least twelve credit hours of Earth Science coursework completed with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Qualified students are reviewed and may be nominated each semester.

Sigma Pi Sigma is the national honor society in physics. For membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, a physics major or other student who has completed at least three classes in physics must maintain an overall GPA of 3.00 and a 3.25 GPA in physics. A qualifying student may then be nominated for membership by the combined physics faculty.

Sigma Tau Delta, the national English honor society, endeavors to encourage, promote, and recognize scholarship and achievement in English language and literature. Membership is open to sophomore, junior, and senior English majors with a minimum GPA of 3.00 in English.

Upsilon Pi Epsilon is the national honor society for computer science.

Student ConductColorado Mesa University is a community consisting of students, faculty, support staff, and administrators. The University does not attempt to define all “student conduct.” It relies on students to assume the responsibility and obligation of conducting themselves in a manner compatible with the purpose of the University as an educational institution and the community as a place of residence. In addition to University rules and regulations, all students are subject to the same local, state, and federal laws as non-students and are beneficiaries of the same safeguards of rights as non-students.

The Student Code of Conduct can be found in its entirety published in the Maverick Guide (http://www.coloradomesa.edu/studentservices/conduct.html). Questions relating to student conduct may be referred to

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• Vice President for Academic Affairs or the Vice President for Community College Affairs if the concern is academic-related;

• Vice President for Finance and Administration if service-related;

• Vice President for Student Services if behavior or conduct related; or

• Director of Human Resources if an alleged violation of discrimination in employment or education opportunity.

For additional information, go to http://www.coloradomesa.edu/academics/documents/StudentComplaintPolicy_Final.pdf

Student AppealsStudents have the right to appeal actions or sanctions (such as those relating to grades or academic dishonesty) and should begin the process by meeting with the course instructor. The Maverick Guide provides a detailed explanation of Academic Integrity, Academic Dishonesty, Student Appeals, Grade Appeals and related processes. The guide is available on the CMU website at http://www.coloradomesa.edu/studentservices/documents/MaverickGuide.pdf. The University provides that all student concerns, grievances, and appeals that are not covered under a specific policy may be directed either to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or to the Office of the Vice President for Student Services.

or student housing, course syllabus, etc.; or,

3. a passive response by the institution to a complaint by a student that resulted in material damages to the student.

Disagreement with an administrative decision, or the outcome of an appeal of that decision, is not a complaint unless it alleges improper, unfair, or arbitrary treatment. The complaint must be in writing with an identifiable signature and is not already covered by another existing policy or process (see attached table).

A student wishing to file a complaint should do so as promptly as possible following the alleged violation, but by no later than February 15 for a concern occurring during the prior fall semester, June 15 for the prior spring semester, and September 15 for the prior summer term. Timely initiation of a complaint rests with the student. The complaint should be in writing and signed by the complainant or submitted electronically from a Colorado Mesa University student email address. The complaint should 1) describe the issue that is the basis for the complaint, including the steps have been taken to informally resolve the problem, and 2) include any relevant documents the student would like to be reviewed as part of the complaint process.Depending on the nature of the violation, the complaint should be sent to the Office of the -

the Office of the Vice President for Student Services, located in Lowell Heiny Hall 107.

Academic IntegrityAll faculty, administration, and students of Colorado Mesa University have a responsibility for establishing and fostering an understanding of the importance of academic integrity. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to representing work of others as your own without proper acknowledgment, giving or receiving assistance on exams, papers, projects, or assignments unless authorized to do so; and misrepresenting your identity or allowing others to do so. Incidents should be reported to the instructor of the course if possible, or contact the Academic Department Head. Actions may be taken as a result of academic dishonesty. For more details, see the Maverick Guide at http://www.coloradomesa.edu/studentservices/documents/MaverickGuide.pdf.

Student Complaint PolicyAn official complaint is when a student alleges:

1. the institution has violated local, state, and/or federal law;

2. a breach of contract e.g. failure to meet institutional obligations as presented in a recruiting material document, application for enrollment

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to self‐report an offense may lead to immediate removal from the program.


Substance Abuse. Students are prohibited from possessing, using or consuming illegal drugs or alcoholic

beverages on college premises and applied experience sites. Students are prohibited from reporting to class

and clinical/practicum sites under the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or medication which

impairs or makes the student unsafe. Students taking medication who may appear impaired/unsafe may be

asked to leave the campus laboratory/classroom. Marijuana is considered an illegal drug by federal

standards, thus employers have the right to dismiss employees or students that test positive for THC.

Students enrolled in the program are prohibited from using marijuana, any student that tests positive for

marijuana use will be dismissed from the program. Please refer to Substance Abuse Policy for further

information.

Misconduct. Students are expected to refrain from:

Acts which disrupt or interfere with the orderly operation of teaching and other academic activities.

Behavior that causes, or can reasonably be expected to cause, physical harm to a person.

Physical or verbal threats against or intimidation of any person that results in limiting his/her access

to all aspects of life at the University.

Refusing to comply with the directions of University officials, instructors, administrators, or staff

acting in the performance of their duties.

Refusing to appear or giving false statements when one is asked to present evidence or respond to

an investigation involving the conduct code.

Intentionally or recklessly interfering with normal University activities or emergency services.

The un‐authored or improper use of University property, facilities, equipment, keys, identification

cards, documents, records, or resources, including misuse of electronic resources and equipment.

Violations of criminal law that occur on University premises or in connection with University

functions, that affect members of the University community, or that impair the University

reputation.

Appeals for Sanctions and Grades

Students wishing to appeal sanctions (academic integrity violations) or grades must schedule a meeting with the

clinical mentor or faculty member within five (5) days to discuss the grievance.

a. If the problem is resolved through the initial meeting, no further action is indicated.

b. Failing successful resolution, the student may wish to appeal, doing so within five (5) working days by

filing a written appeal with the Program Director. The Program Director will render a decision in writing,

with explanation, within 10 days.

c. If dissatisfied with the Program Director’s decision, within five (5) working days, the student will file a

written appeal with the Department Head.

d. The Department Head will investigate and render a decision in writing within 10 days.

If the student still does not believe the conflict has been resolved, the student is directed to the Colorado Mesa

University Student Handbook for further steps to be taken as follows:


1. Academic Dishonesty Sanction appeal: Students who receive a sanction for Academic Dishonesty have a

right to appeal the sanction, and should first review the institutional student policies on Academic Integrity

and the appeal process in the CMU Academic Polices Guide.

a. Students should first direct their appeal in writing to the faculty member who imposed the sanction.

b. Students who do not agree with the result of the decision made by the faculty member may appeal that

decision in writing to the Department Head. When the decision regarding the appeal is not resolved

within the department, the student may appeal in writing to the Academic Dishonesty Committee. The

point of contact for that complaint is the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs within 6 weeks of

the initial sanction.

c. In instances when the Academic Dishonesty Committee issued the sanction that is being appealed, the

appeal should be directed to the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

2. Student Conduct hearing or sanction appeal: Students are expected to abide by the CMU Code of Conduct.

Violations of the Student Conduct Code may lead to sanctions imposed by CMU Conduct Authorities.

a. A sanction may be appealed by accused students within five (5) working days of the decision.

The Colorado Mesa University Student and Academic Policies Guide includes information related

to student conduct and the appeal of a Campus Student Conduct hearing or sanction.

Repetition and Program Readmission

When a student has received a grade of less than "C" in a clinical SUTE course or has withdrawn from a clinical

course, they have the opportunity to re‐enter the Program when the course is offered the following year, as

space allows and at the discretion of the Program Director and faculty. The application requirements will be the

same as a new program applicant. Eligibility for readmission or repetition of courses is as follows:

a. If a student withdraws or fails one or more courses in the first semester, that student could petition

for readmission to the Program Director for the following fall cohort on a space available basis.

b. If a student withdraws or fails one or more courses during the spring semester, that student could

petition for readmission to the Program Director for the following spring semester on a space

available basis.

c. In either of the cases above: the student will be required to demonstrate proficiency in their

previously completed clinical SUTE courses, by written and/or practical examination. These

examinations will be administered in content areas deemed necessary by the Program Director and

must be passed with a minimum grade of "C" (76%).

d. Students failing one or more applied courses during the internship will not be allowed to complete

the internship, nor will the student be allowed readmission.

Procedure: Those seeking readmission into the program after failing will be considered based on space

availability and past scholastic, professional and technical performance. Performance will include objectives

which address cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains.

a. The student must contact the Program Director directly to begin the process of readmission, as well

as submit a dated petition letter addressed to the Program Director.

b. If approved for readmission, an examination period will begin.


c. Following successful completion of the required examinations, the Program Director and the

Administrative Assistant will facilitate the application process for readmission.

d. Students will be readmitted on a first come, first served basis when internship sites are limited,

according to the date all criteria for readmission are met.

e. Returning students must qualify in accordance with current SUTE program admission requirements.

f. Readmission is not guaranteed.

g. Readmitted students must meet graduation requirements as designated in the catalog under which

they are readmitted.

Graduation requirements:

All students must petition to graduate in January if they are eligible for graduation in December by completing

an "Intent to Graduate" form at the Registrar's Office. Students must complete a program sheet, a graduation‐

planning sheet and get signatures from the Program Director. The Program Director will gather the signature

required of the Department Head. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all paperwork is

completed by the appropriate deadline. Instructions, forms and deadlines can be found on the MavZone at:

Colorado Mesa University Petition to Graduate

General graduation requirements:

a. The student must have completed all required courses in the Surgical Technology program

curriculum

b. A grade of “C” or higher must be achieved in coursework toward major content area,

c. In some cases, course substitutions or are possible with permission of the Program Director.

Requests for course substitutions or waivers must be made in writing to the Program Director. A

request for course substitution or waiver is not a guarantee that the substitution will be approved.

d. The student must have a cumulative “C” average (2.0 GPA) or higher in all CMU coursework.

e. Students successfully meeting all degree requirements are eligible for graduation.

f. The AAS Surgical Technology degree conferred is not contingent upon passing a national

certification exam.

g. If a student applies for graduation and fails to complete the program requirements by the end of the

semester, he or she will be required to re‐apply for graduation when all requirements are met.

ProfessionalStandards

Professional Appearance and Grooming: The purpose of this standard is to prepare and educate students for

appearance and grooming expectations in the workforce. Many of the standards are present for professional

image, while others are intended to provide safety measures for healthcare workers and the patients we serve.

Although a clinical site may have lenient standards, the student must comply with the stricter standard at all

times. Students observed in violation of the dress and personal hygiene policy will be given one warning, after

that, the student may be excused from courses. All instances of professional dress, appearance and personal

hygiene are impossible to list, so it is up to the student to use good judgment when deviating from the standards

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Degree: Associate of Applied Science Major: Surgical Technology

NAME: STUDENT ID #: LOCAL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER:

( ) I, (Signature) , hereby certify that I have completed (or will complete) all the courses listed on the Program Sheet. I have read and understand the policies listed on the last page of this program sheet. I further certify that the grade listed for those courses is the final course grade received except for the courses in which I am currently enrolled and the courses which I complete next semester. I have indicated the semester in which I will complete these courses.

20 Signature of Advisor Date

20 Signature of Department Head Date 20 Signature of Registrar Date

About This Degree . . . The Associates of Applied Science Surgical Technology Program is designed to cover both the academic and clinical skills necessary to perform as a surgical technologist. The program begins fall semester of each year. Certain prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission to the professional portion, the 2nd year, of this program. Students will complete this Associate Degree program in sequence with prerequisites and Essential Learning courses the first year. The application process will occur in the second semester or their first year. Once accepted to the program, the second year will prepare students to work as operating room technologists and assist in surgical operations. Surgical technologists work as members of a healthcare team alongside surgeons, registered nurses, and other health care workers. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries. Students will be prepared to work in many areas of the surgery setting including preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning patients on the operating table, covering patients with sterile drapes, and taking patients to and from the operating room. Surgical technologists prepare sterile solutions and medications used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly. They help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves. During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. They also hold retractors and may hold internal organs in place during the procedure. Technologists also may handle specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Surgical technologists who take and pass the certifying examination offered by the NBSTSA (National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) are certified and authorized to use the initials CST to designate their status as a Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification can be a means of upward mobility, a condition of employment, a route to higher salary, or a source of national recognition. For more information on what you can do with this major, go to http://www.coloradomesa.edu/career/whatmajor.html All CMU associate graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking, communication fluency, quantitative fluency, and specialized knowledge/applied learning. In addition to these campus-wide student-learning outcomes, graduates of this major will be able to:


2. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, legal, moral, and medical values related to the patient and the surgical team. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)

3. Integrate knowledge gained in core surgical technology courses to prepare for the role of a surgical technologist, working with surgical interventions. Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)

4. Correlate the elements, action, and use of medications and anesthetic agents used during the peri-operative experience. (Intellectual Skills Quantitative fluency)

5. Utilize appropriate medical terminology to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers and provide for accurate documentation. (Communication Fluency)


7. Utilize learned competencies to assemble and operate instruments, equipment, and supplies for the delivery of patient care as an entry-level practitioner during basic surgical procedures. (Intellectual Skills: Critical Thinking).


http://www.coloradomesa.edu/career/whatmajor.html

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 68 semester hours total (A minimum of 15 of the final 30 semester

hours of credit at CMU). 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher in all CMU coursework and in

coursework toward major content. Pre-collegiate courses (usually numbered below 100) cannot be used

for graduation. A student must follow the CMU graduation requirements either from

1) the program sheet for the major in effect at the time the student officially declares a major; or 2) a program sheet for the major approved for a year subsequent to the year during which the student officially declares the major and is approved for the student by the department head. Because a program may have requirements specific to the degree, the student should check with the faculty advisor for additional criteria. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of, and follow, all requirements for the degree being pursued. Any exceptions or substitutions must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor and Department Head.

When filling out the program sheet a course can be used only once. See the “Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates”

in the catalog for additional graduation information. ESSENTIAL LEARNING REQUIREMENTS (Minimum 15 semester hours) See the current catalog for a list of courses that fulfill the requirements below. If a course is on the Essential Learning list of options and a requirement for your major, you must use it to fulfill the major requirement and make a different selection within the Essential Learning requirement. The Essential Learning capstone course and co-requisite Essential Speech course (required for bachelor’s degrees) cannot be used as options for the below requirements. Course No Title Sem.hrs Grade Term/Trns Communication (6 semester hours) ENGL 111 English Composition 3 _____ ______ *ENGL 112 English Composition 3 _____ ______ Math (3 semester hours) *MATH 113 College Algebra or higher+ 3 _____ ______ *Required by this program +MATH 113 is a 4 credit course. 3 credits count towards the Essential Learning requirement and 1 credit counts as Elective credit.

Course No Title Sem.hrs Grade Term/Trns Social Sciences, Natural Science, Fine Arts, or Humanities (6 semester hours) *PSYC 150 General Psychology 3 _____ ________ ____ _____ ______________________ 3 _____ ________ WELLNESS REQUIREMENT (2 semester hours) KINE 100 Health and Wellness 1 _____ ________ KINA 1____ ________________________ 1 _____ ________ FOUNDATION PREREQUISITE COURSES (12 semester hours) *BIOL 209 Human Anat & Physiology 3 _____ ________ *BIOL 209L Human Anat & Physiology Lab 1 _____ ________ *BIOL 210 Human Anat & Physiology 3 _____ ________ *BIOL 210L Human Anat & Physiology Lab 1 _____ ________ *BIOL 241 Pathophysiology 4 _____ ________ ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE REQUIREMENTS (39 semester hours) These courses must be completed in sequence and may only be taken after acceptance into the Program. Core Courses (38 semester hours) SUTE 200 Medical Term in Surg Tech 3 _____ ________ SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surg Tech 4 _____ ________ SUTE 204 Basic Surg Tech Skills Lab 4 _____ ________ SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surg Tech 2 _____ ________ SUTE 210 Safety in Surgical Technology 3 _____ ________ SUTE 212 Surgical Procedures I 3 _____ ________ SUTE 214 Surgical Procedures II 3 _____ ________ SUTE 218 Specialty Surgical Procedures 4 _____ ________ SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I 4 _____ ________ SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II 4 _____ ________ SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III 4 _____ ________ Elective Credit (1 semester hour) MATH 113 College Algebra+ 1 ______ _______



This is a recommended sequence of course work. Certain courses may only be offered during the Fall or Spring semesters. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with the assigned advisor and check the two year course matrix on the Colorado Mesa website for course availability.

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester Hours ENGL 111 English Composition 3 MATH 113 College Algebra 4 BIOL 209 Human Anat & Physiology 3 BIOL 209L Human Anat & Physiology Lab 1 KINE 100 Health and Wellness 1 Essential Learning (Natural Sci, Fine Arts, or Humanities) 3 15

Spring Semester Hours ENGL 112 English Composition 3 BIOL 210 Human Anat & Physiology 3 BIOL 210L Human Anat & Physiology Lab 1 BIOL 241 Pathophysiology 4 PSYC 150 General Psychology 3 KINA ___ Activity 1 15

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester Hours SUTE 200 Medical Terminology in Surgical Technology 3 SUTE 202 Fundamentals in Surgical Technology 4 SUTE 204 Basis Surgical Technology Skills Lab 4 SUTE 206 Pharmacology for Surgical Technology 2 13


Summer Semester (summer following 2nd Year) Hours SUTE 220 Surgical Practicum I 4 SUTE 230 Surgical Practicum II 4 SUTE 240 Surgical Practicum III 4 12 POLICIES:

1. Please see the catalog for a complete list of graduation requirements. 2. This program sheet must be submitted with your graduation-planning sheet to your advisor during the semester prior to the

semester of graduation, no later than October 1 for spring graduates, no later than March 1 for fall graduates. You must turn in your “Intent to Graduate” form to the Registrar’s Office by September 15 if you plan to graduate the following May, and by February 15 if you plan to graduate the following December.

3. Your advisor will sign and forward the Program Sheet and Graduation Planning Sheet to the Department Head for signature. Finally, the Department Head will submit the signed forms to the Registrar’s Office. (Students cannot handle the forms once the advisor signs.)

4. If your petition for graduation is denied, it will be your responsibility to reapply for graduation in a subsequent semester. Your “Intent to Graduate” does not automatically move to a later graduation date.

5. NOTE: The semester before graduation, you may be required to take a Major Field Achievement Test (exit exam).




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Professional Personnel Employment Handbook

Adopted: September 15, 2004

Revisions: February 16, 2005

April 20, 2005

April 12 & May 22, 2006

June 22, 2009

January 25, 2012

March 20, 2013

March 19, 2014

March 19, 2015

Section IX

GRIEVANCE POLICY Professional Personnel Employment Handbook

COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY IX-1 Revised January 25, 2012

A. Grievable Issues

This grievance policy does not cover all disputes that may arise out of or relate to

Professional Personnel employment. It is intended to address situations where the

Professional Personnel alleges that his or her employment is adversely affected by a

decision, action or inaction by another employee that is in violation of this Handbook, the

Trustees' Policy Manual, or other Trustee-approved policy, or is in violation of a law or

regulation, except that grievable issues do not include decisions, actions or inactions that

relate to any of the following personnel matters even if a violation of policy or law is

alleged: supervisory warnings, disciplinary action, dismissal, nonrenewal, reduction in

force, suspension, reassignments of Exempt Personnel to other exempt University

positions, Tenure recommendations or decisions, denial of sabbatical leave, evaluations,

annual development plans, annual performance reviews, comprehensive development

plans, comprehensive evaluations, or post-tenure performance improvement plans and

reevaluations, or allegation of violation of the Anti-Discrimination Policy.

Procedures for reporting or appealing actions within these excepted areas are covered

within other sections of this Handbook. See:

1. Section II. Anti-discrimination Policy, for complaints of unlawful discrimination

or harassment;

2. Section V. Leaves, for denial of sabbatical complaints;

3. Section VI. Evaluations, Tenure, Promotion & Post-Tenure Review, for Faculty

complaints regarding decisions on these subjects;

4. Section VII. Evaluation of Exempt Personnel, for Administrator complaints

regarding evaluations and performance ratings;

5. Section X. Disciplinary Procedures, for contesting disciplinary actions;

6. Section XI. Termination, for contesting involuntary termination of employment.

B. Eligibility to File a Grievance

The employee must be a current member of the Professional Personnel of the University

and must be adversely affected in his or her employment by the alleged violation

concerning a grievable issue in order to be eligible to pursue a grievance under this

policy. The grievance must be timely filed or eligibility is lost.

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C. Informal Resolution

The most satisfactory procedure for resolving grievances is informal discussion between

the affected Professional Personnel and appropriate Administrators. It is expected that

such discussions will precede the initiation of the formal grievance procedures described

below.

D. Grievance and Hearing Committee

1. Optional Use of Grievance and Hearing Committee. As part of the informal

resolution process, either the Grievant or the Respondent or both may choose to

utilize the Grievance and Hearing Committee to monitor the process; study a

specific grievance; assist or counsel the individual; or make judgments or

recommendations on the merit of the grievance.

2. Composition of Grievance and Hearing Committee. The Grievance and Hearing

Committee is comprised of Professional Personnel who are employees-in-good-

standing. No Professional Personnel who are potentially involved in the

grievance under consideration as Grievants, Respondents or witnesses, may serve

on the Grievance and Hearing Committee for that grievance. The University may

have more than one Grievance and Hearing Committee to serve different groups

of Professional Personnel. The number of committees, the size of the committees,

the method of selection and replacing members, and the function of the

committees are to be determined by the President and approved by the Trustees.

3. Committee can not Impede the Formal Grievance Process. Grievance and

Hearing Committees are not a part of the formal grievance process and may not

interrupt or impede the process. The time limits specified in the formal grievance

process may not be modified by the activities or actions of the Grievance and

Hearing Committee.

E. Formal Grievance Process

1. Terms and Processes Applicable to Sequential Steps.

a. Pursuit of Grievance. Except as specified below, all the steps of the

formal grievance process must be followed.

1) Non-response. Failure to timely answer a grievance in writing at

any step shall be considered a denial of the allegation claimed in

the grievance, effective the last day of the response period. A

Grievant must appeal a denial-by-non-response to the next step of

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the formal process within the time period allowed or the grievance

may be terminated.

2) Unsatisfactory Resolution. The Grievant must pursue to the next

step within the time period allowed a grievance which has not been

satisfactorily resolved or the grievance will be terminated.

3) Termination of grievance for lack of timely appeal. Failure by the

Grievant to give written notice of appeal to the next step within the

specified time limits shall be regarded as intent not to proceed.

The process shall be terminated and the case closed with a written

explanation of the lack of timely appeal attached to the case file.

This explanation shall be jointly prepared by the persons

responsible for the administration of the last active step and the

next step.

4) Withdrawal of grievance. A grievance may be withdrawn at any

time by the Grievant by filing a written withdrawal with the

individual responsible for the step of the process that is active at

that time.

b. Timeliness. Disputes about whether time limits for appeal have been met

may be appealed only to the next step in the formal process.

c. Precedent. Any settlement, withdrawal, or disposition of a grievance at

any step shall not create a binding precedent or necessarily affect the

resolution of similar grievances.

d. Reducing agreements to writing. Any agreements reached at any step of

the formal grievance process must be reduced to writing.

e. Approval of agreement. All written agreements approved by the President

or at Steps I or II are final, except for those matters for which only the

Trustees have or assume final authority.

f. The Respondent may not be a Step I or II Administrator. The President

shall designate another Administrator in such event.

g. Scope of investigation by the hearing officer. As part of a Step III

grievance, if the hearing officer finds that the grievance involves a

decision for which a different formal University review and

recommendation process is prescribed, the hearing officer shall limit the

investigation to a

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determination of whether the prescribed formal review and

recommendation process has been followed.

h. Representation during the grievance process: The Grievant may select a

member of the Professional Personnel, who is not a practicing attorney, to

observe and to advise the Grievant at any step during the grievance

process. (This is not intended to preclude the grievant from seeking legal

counsel at any time.)

i. Burden of proof. The burden of persuasion rests upon the Grievant with

regard to any assertion contained in the Notice of Grievance.

j. Costs. Cost for the hearing officer procedure, including the recording of

the hearing, shall be borne equally by the Grievant and the University

except that the Grievant and the University shall each be responsible for

expenses incurred at their individual requests during the grievance process,

such as the expenses for transcripts, witnesses, and attorneys.

k. Retaliation. No retaliation shall be taken against a Grievant because of the

filing of a grievance in good faith.

2. Sequential Steps.

a. Step I: Review by Administrator

1) In the event a grievance is not resolved through informal

discussion and negotiation, the Grievant may file a formal written

grievance using the Notice of Grievance form available through the

Human Resources Department. Such written grievance shall be

submitted to the Step I Administrator, who is the Administrator

below the level of Vice President to whom the Grievant is assigned

(e.g. Department Head or Director).

2) The Notice of Grievance must be filed within thirty (30) calendar

days of the occurrence giving rise to the grievance or within thirty

(30) calendar days of the date on which the Grievant knew or

reasonably should have known of such occurrence, whichever is

later, or, if the violation grieved is of a continuing nature, at any

time. Any grievance not filed in accordance with the time limits

specified shall be deemed waived by the Grievant.

3) The first responsibility of the Step I Administrator shall be to

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determine whether the grievance is timely filed and whether the

allegations stated in the Notice of Grievance conform to the

definition of "grievance" and is a proper issue for review. If the

Step I Administrator determines that the grievance does not meet

these criteria, that Administrator shall give the Grievant written

notice specifying the deficiencies of the grievance as submitted.

The Grievant then has three alternatives:

a) To refile the grievance at Step I within another seven (7)

calendar days to correct technical deficiencies;

b) To file a new grievance at Step I, within time limits based

on the new grievance; or

c) To appeal the disqualifying decision to Step II.

4) The Step I Administrator shall have fourteen (14) calendar days

after receipt of the Notice of Grievance to investigate, attempt to

resolve the grievance and to respond in writing to the Grievant.

b. Step II: Review by the President or Designee

1) If a satisfactory resolution is not achieved at Step I, the Grievant

may, within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the written

response from the Step I Administrator, give notice of appeal to the

President who may assign a designee as the Step II Administrator.

This written appeal shall include a copy of the Step I

Administrator's response(s) and an explanation of why the Grievant

is not satisfied with the response at Step I.

2) The Step II Administrator shall have fourteen (14) calendar days

after receipt of the appeal to investigate, attempt to resolve the

grievance and to respond in writing to the Grievant.

c. Step III: Review by Hearing Officer

1) If a satisfactory resolution is not achieved at Step II, the Grievant

may within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the written

response from the Step II Administrator, give notice of request for

a hearing to the President.

2) Within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the Grievant's

request for hearing, the President or designee shall give to the

Grievant a list of three members of the University's hearing officer

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panel.

3) The Grievant shall give notice to the President within seven (7)

calendar days after receipt of this hearing panel list as to which

panel member the Grievant strikes from the list.

4) Within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the Grievant's strike

choice, the President or designee shall strike one name from the list

and give the Grievant notice of the remaining person, who will

serve as hearing officer.

5) The hearing before the hearing officer will be governed by the

following procedures:

a) The hearing officer shall set a date for a hearing to be held

as soon as practicable and shall give notice of the date,

place, and time of the hearing to the Grievant, the

Respondent, the President, and the Chair of the Board of

Trustees. The proceedings before the hearing officer will

be recorded by a court reporter or by an electronic

recording device. The hearing officer shall hear relevant

testimony and review relevant documents submitted into

evidence by the parties and their witnesses.

b) Not more than fourteen (14) calendar days after the

conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall report

findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendations to the

Grievant, the Respondent, if any, the President and the

Chair of the Board of Trustees.

c) The Trustees have the responsibility for disposition of the

grievance following receipt of the report of the hearing

officer. The Trustees may accept the recommendations of

the hearing officer, may honor the claim of the Grievant,

may support the initial action of the University, may accept

alternative recommendations proposed by the President, or

may take such other action as the Trustees deem

appropriate. The Trustees shall give notice to the Grievant,

the Respondent, if any, and the President within thirty (30)

calendar days after receipt of the hearing officer's initial

decision as to their disposition of the grievance.

3. Grievance Files. The record of each grievance and its disposition shall be filed

with the personnel records of the Grievant.



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b. The student may appeal the decision by following the Appeals Process for Academic Dishonesty

Sanctions and Grades process through the Department of Health Sciences policy contained within

this handbook.

HealthandSafety

Medical Physical

Students are required to have a physical examination. All students must present the Surgical Technology

Essential Functions list to the health care provider performing the exam. The physical form is supplied by the

department of health sciences and must be completed and signed by the health care provider.

Immunizations

Students are required to have a proof of immunizations or immunity; proof of two Measles/ Mumps/ Rubella

immunizations, Varicella, Tetanus (current within 10 years), Hepatitis B (this is a series of three immunizations),

influenza vaccine (when available) as well as a current TB skin test (Either a two‐step TST within the past 12

months or proof of negative TST documented yearly for 2 years. If the student has proof of a one‐step TST

within the past 12 months, a one‐step TST should be done.)

Health Insurance and Responsibility for Care

1. Students must submit proof of personal health insurance prior to enrollment. Students are required to

obtain insurance at their own expense and to maintain for the period of enrollment in the program. The

SUTE program clinical sites are only those sites in which a contract is in place that stipulates that emergency

care will be provided if the student is injured on site. Students are responsible for all health care expenses

incurred if exposed or injured on site, unless that site is covered by CMU Worker’s Compensation.

2. Faculty and students are not required to be tested for HIV or disclose their HIV status. However, if a patient,

instructor, or student is exposed to another student’s blood through accidental needle stick, that student

has a moral obligation to be tested at their expense. If the results are positive, the exposed person will be

notified of the results. If a significant exposure occurs, CDC guidelines will be followed at the student’s

expense. The student should see his/her own physician for follow‐up treatment and testing if necessary.

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure and Injury Training

1. All students and faculty who have the potential for occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens will receive training during the first lab session and at least annually thereafter. Training will include at least the following information as according to OSHA Standards for BBP Training:

a. The epidemiology, symptoms and modes of transmission of blood borne pathogen diseases b. An explanation of the OSHA standard c. An explanation of the exposure control plan and where students can obtain a copy d. An explanation of methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to

blood and other potentially infections materials, including what constitutes an exposure incident e. A review of the use and limitations of engineering controls, work practices and PPE f. An explanation of the types, uses, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of PPE g. An explanation of the criteria for PPE selection


h. Information about the Hepatitis B vaccine series including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated and that the vaccine will be offered free of charge.

i. Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact if an exposure incident involving blood or other potentially infectious materials occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow‐up that will be made available.

j. Information on the post‐exposure evaluation and follow up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident

k. An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required by the standard and used by this organization

l. An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session

2. Exposure Protocol/Injury Procedure: a. In campus lab:

i. Immediately perform first aid from the training instructions and notify the instructor. ii. Faculty will document the incident and follow‐up for permanent record.

iii. The student is immediately directed to Student Health Center for treatment and follow‐up. iv. Student is responsible for all health care bills associated with clinic visit.

Location 1060 Orchard Avenue, Suite N

Grand Junction, CO 81501 (Across Orchard Ave, north of the CMU tennis courts)

Hours Monday ‐ Saturday: 8 a.m. ‐ 8 p.m.

Sunday: Noon ‐ 4 p.m.

v. In the event medical care is needed after hours, please use the Community Hospital emergency department located one block north at College Place and Walnut Avenue. Eligible students receive a 20% discount on all hospital services. Transportation fees (ambulance) are the student's responsibility and charged by the carrier.

b. At the clinical site: The Surgical Technology program clinical sites are only those sites in which a contract is in place that stipulates that emergency care will be provided if the student is injured on site. The student will comply with the site’s policy regarding student injuries. Additionally, students are covered by Worker’s Compensation under CMU in which designated providers will be assigned for care.

i. Immediate Care: 1. Perform first aid from the training instructions for sharps injuries and/or mucous

membrane exposure. 2. Customarily, St. Marys’ clinical mentors will escort students with an exposure or

non‐life threatening injury to their Employee Health Department during regular work hours (Monday‐Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm), or the Emergency Department if after hours or on weekends for evaluation and treatment.

3. In the case of an emergency, which is defined as the possibility of loss of sight, limb, or life, St. Mary’s and Community Hospital are designated to provide emergency care for our students. Your clinical mentor will escort you to the emergency room.


4. For other sites, follow your clinical site’s policy for emergent and non‐emergent injuries.

ii. Notification and Documentation 1. Notify your clinical mentor immediately following first aid. Department Head must

be notified immediately also.

2. All students sustaining an injury at the clinical site will complete an EMPLOYEE

ACCIDENT REPORT (located in the Appendices). This form will be turned into the

CMU Human Resources office within 24 hours of injury.

3. Optimally, the student will make an appointment with Human Resources to discuss

the incident and fill out a claim form (attached in Appendices) within four days.

Human resources will determine if medical treatment is desired or needed, and

make the appointment with a designated provider for the student. Students will be

advised during this appointment of follow‐up appointments needed for exposures.

The student may be requested to take a Human Resources representative to the site

for an accident investigation.

4. Emergent injury protocol a. Notify the Program Director immediately at 248‐1398 or the Department

Head by cell (970) 261‐4993. The Program Director or Department Head will in turn contact Human Resources, Lee Schmalz at 248‐1655.

5. Non‐emergent exposure/injury during regular hours a. Notify the Program Director within 24 hours at 248‐1398. b. Call Lee Schmalz at 248‐1655 or go to her office located at Lowell Heiny

Hall, Room 237.

6. Non‐emergent exposure/injury after 5:00 pm or weekends

a. Notify the Program Director by phone message within 24 hours at 248‐1398.

b. Call or visit Lee Schmalz at Lowell Heiny Hall Room 237 248‐1655, at the

start of the next business day.

c. Exposure to Subsequently Reported Infectious Disease Procedure (Tuberculosis, hepatitis, varicella) at the clinic site:

i. The CMU Surgical Technology Program Director or clinical coordinator will notify the student of potential exposure to an infectious disease.

ii. The student will immediately report the notification of potential exposure, or within 24 hours, to the CMU Human Resources Department (248‐1820).

iii. The student will complete a Workers’ Compensation form with the CMU Human Resources Department within four days of notification of the potential exposure.

Hospital & Campus Laboratory Safety

General: Students may be exposed to biological specimens to perform laboratory testing procedures needed to

obtain entry level career or professional competencies. Students are trained in safety procedures and

regulations for handling biological specimens before participating in the laboratory experience. All biological

specimens are considered potentially infectious and must be treated utilizing universal/standard precautions.

Students are required to receive the first injection of the Hepatitis B immunization series prior to their first


technical/laboratory course. It is preferred to complete the Hepatitis B immunization series prior to any clinical

involvement.

1. Special safety precautions to be followed in the surgical suite are listed below:

a. OSHA regulations must be followed at all times in the laboratory.

b. Use standard precautions at all times

c. Use personal protective equipment during phlebotomy procedures and when working with biological

specimens.

i. Disposable, fluid impermeable, full‐length lab coat

ii. Gloves

iii. Splash shields, eye protection devices

2. Follow engineering and work practice controls

a. Hand washing – Use soap and water as soon as possible after contact with contaminated materials.

Hands must also be washed when gloves are removed as well as before leaving the laboratory. If

exposure to the skin or mucous membranes occurs, then those areas will be washed or flushed with

water as appropriate as soon as feasible following contact with blood or other potentially infectious

materials.

b. Handling Sharps – No recapping, bending, shearing, breaking or removal of needles.

c. Use sharps containers – Properly discard sharps. Avoid jamming or overfilling containers. Fingers or

hands should not be inserted into any containers.

d. Dispose of contaminated material in biohazard containers.

e. Mouth pipetting/suctioning of blood or other potentially infectious materials is prohibited. All pipetting

will be done with mechanical pipettes or other pipetting devices.

f. All procedures involving blood or other potentially infectious materials must be performed in such a way

as to minimize splashing, spraying, spattering, and generation of droplets of these substances.

g. Eating, drinking, and application of cosmetics or lip balm are not allowed. Gum chewing, candy and

mints are also prohibited. Manipulation of contact lenses is prohibited in the lab or surgical setting.

3. Housekeeping: In order to safeguard students, instructors, maintenance and cleaning personnel, the

treatment of hazardous/infectious waste, will be followed as such:

a. All work areas will be decontaminated with bleach solution when visibly contaminated and at the

beginning and end of each class.

b. All equipment and instruments will be decontaminated with bleach solution when visibly contaminated

and at the end of each term.

c. All regulated medical waste will be disposed of in red biohazard bag, to be removed by contracted

services on a regularly scheduled basis. Regulated medical waste is any item that can drip, ooze, squish

or flake any potentially infectious material. Items such as f blood, gauze, gloves, instruments, tissue

samples, or anything that may have been exposed to body fluids will be disposed of in the red biohazard

bags or disposed of under facility policy.

d. Sharps containers will be constructed of leak proof, puncture resistant red plastic, with well‐fitting lids

that are clearly marked with biohazard labels. All venipuncture needles, unfixed blood films and blood

bank tubes with serum or red cells will be disposed of in the sharps containers. Containers that are ¾ full

are secured and removed by the same manner as the regulated medical waste.


e. Regular trash items such as gauze, urine cups and dipsticks, paper toweling, packaging, dirty gloves etc.

can all be placed in the regular trash. At no time will a biohazard labeled item be placed it the regular

trash.

4. If any individual’s eye, mouth, mucous membrane, or non‐intact skin comes into contact with blood or other

potentially infectious material:

a. Immediately flood the exposed area with water and clean any wound with soap and water or skin

disinfectant if available.

b. Notify instructor for medical evaluation.

5. Unnecessary items shall not be brought into the laboratory as they might become unknowingly

contaminated. Such items include books, handbags, backpacks, and jackets/coats. Personal items are placed

in the “clean” designated area of the lab.

StudentConductPolicies

Academic Integrity

General information: The Surgical Technology program follows the University’s general policies on academic

integrity as set forth in the CMU Student Handbook. A copy of the student handbook is available at each

campus’s administrative offices, or may be downloaded from the internet. Academic work submitted by

students shall be the result of their own thought, research or self‐expression. For purposes of these regulations,

academic work is defined as, but not limited to exams and quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper;

projects, either individual or group; papers; classroom presentations; and homework. When students borrow

ideas, wording or organization from another source, they shall reference that information in an appropriate

manner.

Plagiarizing ‐ when students borrow ideas, wording or organization from another source, they shall reference

that information in an appropriate manner. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to:

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ClinicalExperienceInformationandPolicies

General Information

1. The completion of the Surgical Technology program requires the satisfactory performance of

clinical experience (also known as the practicum or clinical) during the fifth (final) semester.

Students will be placed at a clinical site for a 15‐week rotation during which they will apply the

theoretical knowledge and technical skills gained in the program to the clinical environment as

well as professional attributes and behaviors in a supervised setting.

2. Students are required to perform HIPAA training and Blood Borne Pathogen and Exposure

Protocol (annual requirement) prior to clinical experience.

3. Student rotations will be scheduled by the affiliate site; students may begin the practicum with

any of the required rotations, but must complete the rotation before moving on to the next.

Clinical sites will schedule the student rotations based on the needs and staffing of their site.

4. Each rotation will consist of a competency checklist that assesses the cognitive and

psychomotor abilities of the student. Students are expected to prepare for the day by reviewing

material from the clinical courses.

5. Students are also assessed on professional behaviors and conduct by clinical mentors.

6. Each affiliate site will have requirements that need to be met by each student prior to

admittance to that site. Each student is responsible for meeting the requirements of the site

prior to admittance. Failing to meet the requirements will preclude the student from attending

that clinical site.

7. Final clinical cases must be completed to pass the final semester and program.

Policy governing student placement at a clinical site

1. The number of clinical sites supporting the surgical technology practicums fluctuates each year;

consequently, the surgical technology program only admits the number of students that can be

supported with a clinical site.

2. Placement for the Surgical Technology practicum in the last semester will be determined by the

Program Director late in the spring semester of the SUTE program, with notification given to

students in the summer. Practicum sites will only be assigned to students in which we have a

current, signed clinical affiliation agreement on file.

3. CMU and our affiliates are obligated to fall rotations only. If you miss your fall internship due to

unwillingness to relocate or for any personal reason, you should expect to wait one full year to

complete your internship. Securing a second clinical site will be on a space available basis only.

4. Students entering the SUTE program must be able and willing to travel or relocate to secure a

site for the Practicum. CMU has affiliation agreements with a number of hospitals located in

western Colorado. Placement within a commutable distance cannot be guaranteed for any

student, so plans should be made well in advance to secure the finances to complete this

requirement of the program. Students should keep in mind the fact that it may be necessary to

spend time away from their city of residence when signing leases, accepting jobs or making

personal plans.

5. Students will be asked to list their top three‐affiliate sites in preferential order from a given list

of sites available for the summer practicum. Selection of sites is ultimately the decision of the

program director. Selection process considerations can include GPA of SUTE courses, courses

completed toward degree, best fit, surgical management input, family, and financial

considerations.


Applied Experience Attendance

1. All CMU holidays are observed; students do not attend the clinical site during these days unless

specifically scheduled by the instructor.

2. Students performing their practicum at the Veteran’s Hospital will not be allowed in the clinical

site during federal holidays. Hours will be made up with extended shifts during the week.

3. Generally, students perform the practicum experience Mon‐Fri, during peak operating hours of

the surgical suites, for 40 hours a week.

4. Hospital surgeries operate 24 hours a day, students may be requested to come in during

different times of the day to observe surgeries or other tasks done only at special times with

qualified supervision. Students must be flexible to accommodate the affiliate sites schedule as

well.

5. Due to the short duration of the practicum, no absences are allowed.

6. If necessary, a student may make up a day missed during the final week.

Tobacco Use

Tobacco use is not permitted on the grounds of the facility. Students must not smell of smoke prior to direct patient contact, e.g. wash their hands, use breath freshener, spray freshener on clothes. The use of smokeless tobacco or “vaping” is not permitted while in the applied experience.

Service Work

Students are not allowed to perform service work nor are they allowed to take the place of qualified

staff during any clinical rotation. After demonstrating proficiency, students, with qualified supervision,

may be permitted to perform procedures. .


StudentOrientationForms

Surgical Technology Program‐Statement of Understanding Form

Date Initials Policy Medical Laboratory Student Handbook

Colorado Mesa University Student Handbook I understand that I am responsible for the information including, but not limited to, academic requirements, personal accountability and any information regarding my learning experience contained in the course syllabi, CMU Student Handbook and the Surgical Technology Student Handbook. I am to refer to it as necessary as long as I am in the surgical technology program.

Criminal Background Investigation I have read the policy and understand that criminal background investigations are performed prior to admittance into the SUTE program and that students are responsible for self‐reporting offenses that occur after admission to the Department Head. The Department Head will review offenses with the Program Director and Background Check Committee to determine whether the student can continue in the program. Failure to self‐report an offense may lead to immediate removal from the program.

Substance Abuse I have read the policy and I understand that I may be subjected to drug screening prior to participating and at random during clinical rotations at some health care facilities. If any student is suspected of drug or alcohol abuse, the student may be required to submit to a drug and/or urine screening immediately after the occurrence at the student’s expense. I understand that my actions during a “for cause” drug screen may result in a “positive” drug screen test. Illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages must not be consumed when professional CMU attire is worn, neither on campus nor in the community.

Academic Integrity I agree to conduct myself in an honest and accountable manner in all of my course and clinical work at Colorado Mesa University. I will not collaborate/cheat on online exams or assignments with other students or health care professionals. I will act with integrity and professionalism at all time and take responsibility for my own learning, personal and professional growth. I understand if I participate in any academic dishonesty, online examination sharing, or any behavior which could be construed as cheating; sharing of examination information, plagiarism, copying of another’s answers or information, I may be subject to dismissal from the course and possibly the SUTE program. Please refer to the CMU Surgical Technology Student Handbook for detailed descriptions.

Professional Conduct and Behavior I have read the policy and I promise to conduct myself in a manner becoming the profession I am entering, showing due respect to my faculty, classmates, and any community or agency staff. I understand that failure to do so may result in dismissal from the course and possibly the Surgical Technology Program.

Professional Appearance and Grooming I have read the policy and will follow the standards in professional appearance and grooming while in the campus lab and in my applied experience. I understand that I may be removed from the program for non‐compliance.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure and Injury Policy‐adapted from the Department of Health Sciences Policy I have read the policy and I have attended the training session for blood borne pathogens and laboratory safety. I understand that my safety is my personal responsibility and the use of PPE is required in the clinical lab and applied experience.

Degree Requirements and Program Progression I have read the policies, and I understand the degree requirements, grading and withdrawal policies, as well as the causes for program dismissal and eligibility for readmission.


Agreement to Respect Confidentiality I have read the policy regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security and I understand the importance of keeping all information I encounter during observation or a professional practice experience in confidence. I agree to maintain confidentiality in the healthcare site and will not divulge any healthcare information outside the healthcare site. I will not access or try to access patient or healthcare information without the approval of the professional practice site and my instructor/mentor. I understand that cell phones are not permitted during observations or a professional practice experience. I will not remove records, papers, or specimens from the healthcare site without permission. I will not take notes of any confidential information and remove it from the healthcare site. I agree that I will not take pictures of patients or of confidential information. I agree to use caution when discussing confidential matters in the healthcare site to avoid being overheard in any public area. I understand that violating this policy may result in my removal from the professional practice, a failing grade, and dismissal from the program. I will continue to maintain confidentiality, privacy, and security with any information I encounter during my learning experience after I have completed my courses at Colorado Mesa University.

Students will date and initial where indicated at the time of student orientation and again prior to the

applied experience, the signed form will be kept in the student’s permanent file.

Signature below is required after secondary review of the handbook prior to the summer practicum.

Print Student Name (Program Admission)

Student Signature Date

Print Student Name (Applied Experience)




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Colorado Mesa University Surgical Technology Program List of documents found in each student record Admissions and Registrar Colorado Mesa University Application Transcripts Letter of Acceptance Department of Health Sciences Drug Screen Background Check—Castle Branch Web Site Immunizations and Documentation—ImmuniTrax Seasonal Flu Vaccine Hepatitis Vaccinations (3) or Titer MMR Vaccinations (2) or Titer TDAP Vaccination (1 within 10 years) Varicella Vaccination (2) or Titer CPR Certification American Heart Association Personal Health Insurance Liability Insurance—Surgical Technology Student Specialty Annual Physical Surgical Technology Program Application Materials Student Application TEAS Test Results Transcripts and Transcript Evaluation Degree Works showing academic record at time of acceptance Student Data Sheet Reference Letters


Surgical Technology Student Handbook

2016-2017


Table of Contents General information 4

Surgical Technician Career Error! Bookmark not defined.

Introduction 4

Summary Philosophy 4

Student Time Commitment 5

Program Mission 5

Student Learning Outcomes 5

Program Accreditation 6

Professional Societies and Certifying Agency Links 6

Faculty 6

Colorado Clinical Affiliates, 2016 6

Program Cost Estimates for 2016-2017 7

Application and Admission Requirements 8

Application 8

Acceptance 8

Transfer students 8

Admission requirements 8

Surgical Technology Essential Functions 9

Academic Services 11

Advising 11

General Student Services 12

Degree Requirements and Program Progression 12

Curriculum Progression to Graduation 12

Suggested course sequencing: 13

Program progression: 13

Grading Policy 13

Withdrawal and Refund Policy 15

Program Dismissal 15

Appeals for Sanctions and Grades 16

Repetition and Program Readmission 17

Graduation requirements 18

Professional Standards 18

Personal Hygiene and Appearance (Grooming) 19

Dress Code 19

Professional Ethics 20

Confidentiality 21

Professional Conduct and Behavior Error! Bookmark not defined.


Health and Safety 25

Medical Physical 25

Immunizations 25

Health Insurance and Responsibility for Care 25

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure and Injury Training 25

Campus Laboratory Safety 27

Student Conduct Policies 29

Academic Integrity 29

Makeup Lab or Exam Policy 30

Attendance and Tardiness 31

Electronic Devices Policy 31

Substance Abuse 31

Criminal Background Investigation 33

Applied Experience Information and Policies 36

General Information 36

Policy governing student placement at a clinical site 36

Applied Experience Attendance 37

Tobacco Use 37

Service Work 37

Health and Safety Error! Bookmark not defined.

Student Orientation Forms 38

Surgical Technology Program-Statement of Understanding Form 38

Error! Bookmark not defined.

Safety/Exposure Forms Error! Bookmark not defined.

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Employee Statement for Worker’s Compensation Claim Form 402

Employee Accident Report 422

Appendices______________________________________________________________________________43

1. Surgical Case Requirements


General information

Description of the Profession of Surgical Technology:

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical

practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings.

The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of

invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the

operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is

conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the

theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical

procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive

therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Standards and Guidelines: The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Accreditation Review Council on Education in

Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and the Association of Surgical

Technologists (AST) cooperate to establish, maintain and promote appropriate standards of quality for educational programs in

surgical technology and to provide recognition for educational programs that meet or exceed the minimum standards outlined in these

accreditation Standards and Guidelines

Introduction

The Surgical Technology program at Colorado Mesa University is five semesters in length. Required Essential Learning

and pre-requisite courses are completed the first year and summer. The second year consists of SUTE program courses,

followed by a summer semester of applied experience at an affiliated hospital surgery areas located in western Colorado

arranged by the program director. The majority of SUTE courses are delivered in a lecture and lab setting. Resource

material is delivered online with lab sessions held at St. Mary’s Surgical Lab on the second floor. Meetings on campus

may be required at times. Lab session dates are pre-determined prior to the beginning of the semester. Due to the time

intensive nature of some lab set ups, the lab sessions are required and generally cannot be made up if missed. All SUTE

courses are taken concurrently for each semester offered and in sequence starting in the fall each year. Part time

course work is not allowed. Please see attendance policy.

Summary Philosophy

The field of Surgical Technology is limited only by the preparation and motivation of the participant. This discipline

encompasses practice in a broad number of settings and requires preparation in a number of subject and practice areas.

The objective of this program is to provide the student with the background and tools necessary to successfully navigate

the National credentialing process and secure entry level employment in a variety of surgical work environments.

Equally important is the transition from student to professional and the beginning of a lifetime of learning.

Teaching is not telling. Our role as educators is to mentor, guide, and provide an environment in which learning can take

place. The learning styles of students vary, so material is presented in various formats. Learning is an active process on

the part of the student. The transition from student to professional is neither easy nor fast and will not occur without

commitment on the part of the student, no matter how skilled or dedicated the teaching staff. In order to reach the

entry-level competencies, motivation on the part of the student is essential. Much of this program is based on class

participation, building on fundamental cases and progressing in skill level. Concentrate on building critical thinking skills

as much as mastery of facts and processes. There is no way that in the short time allotted that all of the entry-level

competencies can be covered. You will become responsible for your own education.


Student Time Commitment

For every hour spent in class, a student should expect to spend at least two hours outside of class. The Curriculum Policy

at Colorado Mesa University expects that for every credit hour granted, a minimum of 45 hours of work is expected. A

good rule of thumb for coursework is to assume that for every hour of credit, you will spend 2-3 hours per week outside

of class. For a three-credit hour course, a student should plan to spend roughly 6-9 hours a week.

Program Mission

1. To provide students with a body of knowledge and clinical training to develop entry-level competencies in all

routine areas of the Surgical Technology area.

2. To produce graduates who demonstrate ethical behavior and professional attitudes.

3. To provide a quality program, with ongoing assessment, evaluation and revision.

4. To fill a community need for well-trained certified surgical technologies to staff surgical suites.

5. To provide accessible, affordable education and training for residents of western Colorado who are seeking

employment in the expanding health care industry.

6. To promote membership and active participation in professional societies.

Goal Statements for Standards of Practice of Surgical Technologists

1. Standards of Practice that provide guidance to surgical technologist practitioners,

students, educators, and the health care environment.

2. Promote and contribute to the enhancement of quality care for the surgical patient.

3. To inform the public of the standards of care they are entitled to receive from the

surgical technologist.


All CMU associate graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking, communication fluency,

quantitative fluency, and specialized knowledge/applied learning. In addition to these campus-wide student learning

outcomes, graduates of the medical laboratory technology major will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge and technical skills in the performance of routine laboratory testing.


2. Demonstrate error recognition and the ability to integrate and interpret analytical data and establish a course of

action to solve problems. (Critical Thinking)

3. Communicate courteously and effectively with laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, patients

and the public. (Communication Fluency)

4. Apply mathematical calculations and statistical methods to ensure the accuracy of laboratory test results.

(Quantitative Fluency)

5. Demonstrate laboratory practice standards in safety, professional behavior and ethical conduct. (Specialized


Objectives for each individual Surgical Technology course are included in the course syllabi given to the student at

the beginning of each course.


Program Accreditation

The Surgical Technology program will apply to be accredited through the Accreditation Review Council on

Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARCST/SA) 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110 Littleton,

CO 80120. The accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of educational programs that prepares

professionals to work in Surgical Technology.

National Testing

The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) retains the sole

authority to establish eligibility requirements and make all final decisions regarding eligibility.

Before testing, individuals must first establish eligibility by submitting the appropriate examination

application form along with the correct fees. NBSTSA does not refund processing fees for ineligible

candidates.

Once approved, NBSTSA provides candidates with an Authorization to Test number (ATT), and both

the phone number and web address to contact the testing agency to schedule the test.

NBSTSA accepts all properly completed applications from qualified applicants regardless of the

applicant’s age, sex, race, religion, marital status, disability or national origin.

For a list of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) approved

surgical technology programs go to www.caahep.org or call 727-210-2350. For a list of Accrediting

Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) approved surgical technology programs go to

www.abhes.org or call 703-917-9503.

Professional Societies and Certifying Agency Links

https://nbstsa.org/examinations-cst.html

www.surgicalassistant.org/index.php/surgical-assisting

http://www.arcstsa.org/

http://www.ast.org/AboutUs/Guidelines_Best_Practices/

Faculty Lorrie Ettenburn: Program Director and Instructor

[email protected]

Colorado Surgical Clinical Affiliates, 2016

Craig, The Memorial Hospital Grand Junction, St. Mary’s

Delta, Delta County Memorial Hospital Grand Junction, Veterans Admin Medical Center

Fruita, Colorado Canyons Gunnison, Gunnison Valley Hospital

Glenwood Springs, Valley View Hospital Montrose, Montrose Memorial Hospital

Grand Junction, Community Hospital Salida, Heart of the Rockies RMC

Grand Junction Surgical Center

http://www.caahep.org/

http://www.abhes.org/

https://nbstsa.org/examinations-cst.html

http://www.surgicalassistant.org/index.php/surgical-assisting

http://www.arcstsa.org/



Program Cost Estimates for 2016-2017

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-accounts/documents/StudentFeesFall2015.pdf

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-accounts/documents/undergraduate-in-state-spring.pdf

Surgical Technology additional fees

**Tuition and Fees are for SUTE courses only

SUTE courses Tuition and Student fees 354.83

SUTE Lab Fees 125.00

Miscellaneous

Background Check 60.00

Liability insurance (annually) 37.00

Drug Screen 55.00

TEAS V Exam (at time of application) 90.00

Parking pass 110.00

Health and Immunizations

Varicella (Chicken Pox) Immunization (if needed, or titer) 110.00

Hepatitis B Immunizations ($60 x 3) 180.00

Tetanus immunization (if needed) 15.00

TST (TB Skin Test/PPD) Testing (annually) 10.00

Influenza vaccine 15.00

MMR (proof of two vaccinations or titers) variable

Personal Health Insurance variable

Immutrax Immunization Tracker 50.00

Physical Examination variable

Books-CMU Bookstore

Surgical Technology Program Books 800.00

Lab materials 100.00

Uniforms-used in theory and applied courses

Uniforms ($45 x 2 recommended) 90.00

Incidentals

Surgical Technology patch (each) 4.00

Office Supplies variable

** Tuition and fees are listed as in-state and assume COF eligibility. Figures do not include cost of Essential Learning

and prerequisite courses. This list serves as an estimate to assist students in budgeting. The costs are

approximate and are subject to change without notice.

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-accounts/documents/StudentFeesFall2015.pdf

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-accounts/documents/undergraduate-in-state-spring.pdf

http://www.coloradomesa.edu/businessoffice/expenses.html


Application and Admission Requirements

Application

The priority application deadline is June 1st for the program. Secondary applications are accepted by July 1st for

qualified applicants if space is available. Students may be enrolled or plan to enroll in Essential Learning and pre-

requisite coursework at the time of placing the application. All applicants are interviewed. Students are directed

to the Surgical Technology website for frequently asked questions, accreditation status, program requirements,

TEAS V exams, and the application.

Acceptance

Students that are accepted into the program have met the minimum academic qualifications, successfully

passed the interview, and have ranked in the top twelve positions of the applicant pool based on a scoring

system. The minimum academic qualifications are a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, TEAS V science and math

scores of at least 70, and all Essential Learning and pre-requisite coursework completed.

Transfer students

Courses from ARC/STSA accredited Surgical Technology programs will be evaluated on a case by case basis for

transfer eligibility. Students wishing to transfer are required to submit syllabi from their previous program to the

Program Director for review. Students are directed to CMU’s Admissions office for a complete listing of transfer

policies and procedures.

Admission requirements

Students that have been accepted into the SUTE program are required to comply with regulatory and health and

safety requirements. All requirements must be met for the entirety of the program; students will be required to

renew those requirements that expire annually prior to the applied experience.

1. Physical examination; all students must present the Essential Requirements for Surgical Technology list to

the Health Care Provider performing the exam. The physical form is supplied by the department of health

sciences and must be completed and signed by the Provider.

2. Immunizations: students are required to have a physical examination along with proof of immunizations or

immunity; proof of two Measles/ Mumps/ Rubella immunizations, Varicella, Tetanus (current within 10

years), Hepatitis B (this is a series of three immunizations), influenza vaccine as well as a current TB skin test

(Either a two-step TST within the past 12 months or proof of negative TST documented yearly for 2 years. If

the student has proof of a one-step TST within the past 12 months, a one-step TST should be done.)

3. Required personal health insurance: student must submit proof of personal health insurance. Students are

required to obtain at their own expense and to maintain for the period of enrollment in the program.

4. Required professional liability insurance: students choose the company to supply their liability insurance.

Students may apply for insurance through the National Professional Group as a Surgical Technology student.

One example of coverage is http://www.proliability.com/professional-liability-insurance/surgical-assistant-

or choose a different company; however, the policy must be comprehensive general liability insurance

covering bodily injury and property damage liability with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 per

occurrence/$2,000,000 general total limit, and medical professional liability insurance with minimum


coverage limits of $1,000,000 per claim/$3,000,000 annual aggregate. Students are required to obtain at

their own expense and to maintain for the period of enrollment in the program.

5. Drug Screen: a mandatory drug screen is required.

6. Criminal background investigation. All Surgical technology students require a Criminal Background check.

7. Communication with the Program Director and instructors is best achieved through email. Students are

required to use their CMU email address when corresponding with faculty. Electronic communication will

facilitate information in a timely and consistent manner. Students are given free email addresses as part of

the university community. It is the student’s responsibility to check his/her email address on a routine basis.

Important student announcements and program information will be sent to all students via email. Activate

CMU email account by going to the Tomlinson Library computer room (if not already activated). This

account is free for CMU students. *All Surgical Technology students are required to activate - and

regularly check CMU e-mail. *All correspondence regarding the Surgical technology courses will be

delivered to the student at the students mavs.coloradomesa.edu email account. This includes information

regarding admission to the course, instructions to prepare for the course, assignments, and any other

instructions and information needed by the student.

8. Submit a name -tag form. See Ronna Lee Sharp, Professional Administrative Assistant to the Surgical

Technology Program to order a name tag.

9. Read the materials associated with and sign the Statement of Understanding for the Surgical Technology

Program contained within this document.

10. Additional requirements set forth by the clinical site during the last semester; which may include but are

not limited to drug screening, fingerprints, criminal background check etc.

Surgical Technician Essential Functions

Health care professionals require the performance of essential functions, with or without reasonable

accommodations, in order to provide safe care, generate accurate data and communicate effectively to

patients and other health care personnel. To effectively train surgical technology professionals, the

performance of these functions is incorporated throughout the program. Students are required to

demonstrate proficiency of these functions in the campus and hospital labs and applied experience.

Students requiring special accommodations are required to notify the program director at the time of

program application. The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Initial beside each statement you understand and able to comply with the statement:

____1. Intact gross and fine motor skills; precise hand/eye coordination and dexterity and the ability to

discriminate tactile sensations.

____2. Clear speech. (Not required for Sterile Processing Technician Program.)

____3. Congruent verbal/nonverbal behavior; emotional stability; cooperative; no signs of impaired judgment.

____4. Able to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, stand, twist, sit, carry, lift, reach hands overhead.

____5. Able to evacuate a 4-story building in less than 3 minutes.

____6. Able to sit and stand long periods of time (4-7 hours in class; 8-12 hours in clinical).

____7. Able to pull 75 lbs; lift 35 lbs; push 100 lbs

____8. Able to travel independently to clinical sites as assigned.


____9. Intact short and long-term memory.

____10. Visual color discrimination and depth perception; near and far vision 20/20 (may be corrected with

lenses).

____11. Able to hear and discriminate alarms (may be corrected with hearing aid).

____12. Able to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety, including smoke and noxious odors.

____13. Frequent exposure to electricity, electromagnetic fields, electronic media and latex; chemical hazards

including but not limited to disinfecting solutions, dyes, acetone, bleach, and alcohol.

____14. Possible exposure to toxic drugs; anesthetic gases; ionizing radiation; infectious agents (blood, urine,

mucus, saliva, etc.)

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

The use of medication/substances that may cause drowsiness or otherwise impair mental or physical

functioning, whether prescribed, over-the-counter, or illegal, is prohibited during class, lab and clinical

experiences because of the potential safety hazards to self, co-workers, and patients.

It is imperative that a student notifies the program director immediately if they no longer meet the

Essential Program Requirements listed above. The ability to meet all of these requirements, with or

without accommodation, is necessary to be able to demonstrate clinical competency and to meet

program outcomes required for graduation. For information regarding disabilities accommodations,

please contact the EAS office at CMU.

Read, comprehend and accurately remember and apply oral and written procedures

Measure, calculate, interpret, analyze, reason, evaluate and explain equipment, procedures, and policies.

Solve problems, make critical judgments and initiate corrective action to ensure accuracy and reliability of

results in a timely fashion.

Organize and prioritize one's work for completion in a timely fashion.

The Behavioral and Emotional Demands required include:

Interpersonal abilities sufficient to effectively communicate, both verbally and non-verbally, in a

professional, courteous, and respectful manner with patients, physicians’ other health care and non-health

care employees, students, and laboratory personnel.

Emotional stability to recognize and respond quickly and efficiently in unsafe and emergency situations in

order to minimize injury to patients, self and nearby individuals.

Exhibit compassion and tolerance for others, respect cultural diversity.

Emotional stability to function effectively in stressful situations and complete all responsibilities, exercise

sound judgment, is flexible and adapts to sudden unpleasant situations common in the clinical setting.

Project a professional appearance by being well-groomed and punctual.

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and to exercise ethical judgment, integrity, honesty,

dependability, and accountability in the performance of one's laboratory responsibilities.

Evaluate own performance, accept constructive criticism and seek performance improvement.

Maintain a cooperative and productive working relationship with fellow students, patients and other health

professionals.


Note: Both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 29 U.S.C.A. Sect. 794 and the new Americans with

Disabilities Act prohibit discrimination against ‘otherwise qualified’ persons with a disability. If an applicant

can perform those ‘essential functions’, he or she is ‘otherwise qualified’ under the law and must be

treated the same as people without a disability. A person who cannot perform the ‘essential functions’ is

not ‘otherwise qualified’ and may be denied access to the program without being subject to legal action for

discrimination. (From NAACLS NEWS, Volume 50, fall 1991)

Academic Services

Advising

General Information: Students are expected to assume responsibility for planning their academic programs in accordance with University and department policy.

1. Student Responsibilities:

a. Each student is responsible for obtaining a program sheet the beginning of his or her program detailing the exact requirements for the degree being pursued. The student is ultimately and solely responsible for knowing the requirements for their degree and for fulfilling those requirements.

b. Students are urged to consult with their advisors. The University assumes no responsibility for difficulties arising when a student fails to establish and maintain contact with his or her faculty advisor and/or program director.

c. All students desiring an education in medical laboratory technology are recommended to be advised by the Program Director or designee upon admission to the university.

d. Students will make an appointment to meet with the Program Director at the time of graduation petition (January) for signatures and review of all coursework required toward the degree.

2. Faculty’s role: a. The advisor discusses the instructional program requirements and designs an academic plan for the

student prior to application to the Surgical Technology program. b. Student progress in pre-Surgical Technology course work is monitored through the Early Alert system

and end of semester review of transcripts for each advisee. c. Advisees assigned to the SUTE Program Director are contacted early to arrange an advising

appointment if one has not already occurred, at regular intervals, at the discretion of the faculty and as needed by the student.

d. Topics discussed include required curriculum, student progress in the classroom and applied experience sites, utilization of learning resources and other academic matters.

e. Confidentiality and impartiality are maintained in dealing with student issues. f. Audits of all pre-SUTE coursework are done at the time of application to the program, at admission and

periodically throughout the length of the program.


General Student Services

Educational Access Services: In coordination with Educational Access Services, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified students with disabilities. Please meet with the instructor the first week of class to make arrangements. Nancy Conklin, the Coordinator of Educational Access Services, can be contacted at 248-1826, or in person in Houston Hall, Suite 108.

The Tutorial Learning Center (TLC) is a FREE academic service for all Colorado Mesa University students. Tutors are available on a walk-in basis for many courses. Do you have a quick question? Do you need homework clarification or feedback on a paper? Are you reviewing for a test? Help is available at the TLC! At the main campus, come to Houston Hall 113 to meet with one of our friendly peer tutors. We are open on Monday through Thursday from 8am-6pm, and Fridays from 8am-5pm. We are also open Sundays from 1pm-6pm!! Tutoring at branch campuses and distance tutoring is also available. Check out the website for schedules and locations at www.coloradomesa.edu/tutoring or call 248-1392 with any questions.

Research Assistance at the Tomlinson Library: Reference Librarians can assist you if you need help with research, finding print and electronic resources or citation help. The Reference Desk is on the first floor of the Tomlinson Library located on the CMU campus. And for your convenience, you can Instant Message (IM) a Reference Librarian from the Tomlinson Library home page at http://coloradomesa.edu/cmulibrary/index.html. You can also call the Reference Desk at 970-248-1860 or email at [email protected] with your questions. Other resources for online students can be accessed at http://www.coloradomesa.edu/msclibrary/ecservices.html

Student Services: The Office of Student Services works to support CMU students in all aspects of college life, by offering a vast array of services, resources and programs that make each student's time at Colorado Mesa University as exciting and successful as possible. Student Services works collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff to create a campus community that fosters the growth of students as strong individuals and productive citizens. To learn more, go to http://www.coloradomesa.edu/studentservices.

Student Health Support: Student wellness is important for a successful college experience. The CMU Student Health Clinic's goal is to provide quality, accessible medical care. Medical treatment and prevention is provided for students and their dependents, similar to the services of a family physician. Schedule an appointment online or call 970.256.6345.

Mental Health Support: All full- and part-time Colorado Mesa University students are entitled to professional counseling sessions for a small fee with Behavioral Clinical Services, located across the street from the main campus. On-call 24/7 for crises and emergencies: for emergency calls, dial 970.241.6500, press 1, and wait for a series of clicks and pauses to be connected to the answering service and the on-call therapist.

Career Services: Career Services provides resources and guidance for students and alumni in their journey toward reaching their career goals. We take an active role in providing career exploration, workshops, fairs, and on-campus employer visits to encourage students to investigate and gain information while creating their career path. We also help employers make campus connections to build relationships toward meeting their recruitment needs and hiring goals.

Degree Requirements and Program Progression

Curriculum Progression to Graduation

The Surgical Technology program at Colorado Mesa University is 68 credits and five semesters in length.

Required Essential Learning and pre-requisite courses are completed the first year and summer. The second year

SUTE program courses taken concurrently and in sequence. The program begins in the fall each year and

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concludes the following fall with a full semester of applied experience (Practicum) at an affiliated hospital in

Colorado.

Suggested course sequencing: See Program Sheet of the year you are starting Pre-Surgical technology course work.

Program progression:

All SUTE theory and lab courses (during the third and fourth semesters) will be taken concurrently each

semester in order to accommodate the structure of the labs and in sequence to develop and build upon

beginning concepts at the start of the program to application of knowledge and skills in the Applied

Experience (fifth semester). For these two reasons; once a student has failed one or more courses during

the third or fourth semester, that student will be allowed to complete the other courses in the semester, but

will not be allowed to progress to the next semester in the program including the Applied Experience. See

Repetition and Program Readmission policy.

Students failing one or more applied courses in the program will not be allowed to complete the internship,

nor will the student be allowed readmission. A letter grade of “C” is required to pass all applied courses.

A grade of “I” may be granted and indicates that (a) your course work is qualitatively satisfactory, but for

legitimate reasons a small amount remains to be completed and (b) your academic record justifies the

expectation that a passing mark would have been obtained if you had completed all course requirements.

Please check with your instructor for eligibility for an incomplete and required timelines for completion of

work.

Grading Policy

Each student must earn a cumulative grade of “C” or higher in all required courses listed toward an A.A.S in Surgical Technology including Essential Learning or transfer. Additionally, all applied courses must be completed with a grade of “c” or higher.

It is the philosophy of the program that because of the nature of patient care responsibility in the health care professions and the performance standard of the national examination for Surgical Technology, that a higher grading scale should be utilized. The grading scale is as follows:

93-100% A 84-92% B 76-83% C 75% and below F

A minimum competency level of “C” or 76% must be achieved in all theory and lab SUTE courses in order to proceed through the program to the Applied Experience. Overall competency for each of the courses is achieved by successfully completing at least 76% of the total points allowable by course assessments.

a. Cognitive and Psychomotor Evaluations: Proficiency for each unit of material presented in the course is expected as well, unless otherwise noted on individual syllabi. If a minimum score of 76% is not achieved on an (midterm or final) exam or lab practicum, the SUTE student must perform remediation by taking a parallel assessment and achieve at least a 76%.


i. The first exam or assessment score will be used for grading purposes; parallel exam score cannot be used for grade improvement.

ii. Failure to achieve a 76% on a parallel assessment will result in the Program Director suggesting the student drop the course.

iii. The Program Director will recognize all withdraw deadlines set by the University; a student may receive a “W” if failure occurs within that deadline.

iv. Late work submitted beyond the due date and time will result in a 10% reduction in grade for each day missed, beyond three days the grade will be zero. See individual course syllabi for exceptions.

b. Affective evaluation: It’s important that students learn appropriate professional behaviors before

entering the workforce. Students should view the classroom as a simulation of the workplace setting.

Students are observed by the instructor in each lab session for the following skill/criteria.

▪ Punctuality and attendance

▪ Maintenance and safety of work

area

▪ Interest and attitude in class

▪ Appearance and grooming

▪ Attitude toward others

▪ Adaptability

▪ Accuracy and efficiency

▪ Constructive criticism

▪ Honesty and integrity

▪ Organization

c. The syllabus for each course has specific grading information for the affective (behavior), cognitive (knowledge) and psychomotor (technical skills). d. Applied course information: A minimum competency level of “c” or 76% must be achieved in all

SUTE courses in order to successfully complete the practicum. Overall competency for each course is achieved by successfully completing at least 76% of the total points allowable by course assessments.

e. Cognitive and Psychomotor Evaluations: Proficiency for each rotation is achieved through the use of

the Competency Checklist and knowledge review. i. The Competency Checklist contains the minimum evaluation criteria that need to be met as

an entry level Surgical Technologist. ii. Students are graded by clinical mentors at the practicum site. A grading rubric and

evaluation instructions are given to the site for each rotation. iii. Daily review of the Attendance and Competency Checklist is required; mentors are advised

how to proceed with students failing to meet items on the Competency Checklist. f. Affective evaluation: Students will be expected to demonstrate professional behavior at all times

and will be evaluated on their behavior by clinical mentors. i. Students must achieve a score of 76% or better in all categories on the Student Evaluation

form. Failure to obtain at least 76% in 16 of the 16 skill areas constitutes an unsuccessful clinical rotation. The student will be withdrawn from the course and all co-requisite SUTE courses. If the withdrawal date has passed the student will receive a grade of “F”.

ii. A grading rubric and instructions are given to the student at the beginning of each rotation. iii. The syllabus for each course has specific grading information for the affective (behavior),

cognitive (knowledge) and psychomotor (technical skills). 2. Please see the Curriculum Progression to Graduation, Withdrawal and Refund Policy, Program Dismissal

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to cheat.







Criminal Background Investigation. Students are responsible for self-reporting offenses that occur after



to self-report an offense may lead to immediate removal from the program.


Substance Abuse. Students are prohibited from possessing, using or consuming illegal drugs or alcoholic

beverages on college premises and applied experience sites. Students are prohibited from reporting to class

and clinical/practicum sites under the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or medication which

impairs or makes the student unsafe. Students taking medication who may appear impaired/unsafe may be

asked to leave the campus laboratory/classroom. Marijuana is considered an illegal drug by federal

standards, thus employers have the right to dismiss employees or students that test positive for THC.

Students enrolled in the program are prohibited from using marijuana, any student that tests positive for

marijuana use will be dismissed from the program. Please refer to Substance Abuse Policy for further

information.

Misconduct. Students are expected to refrain from:

Acts which disrupt or interfere with the orderly operation of teaching and other academic activities.

Behavior that causes, or can reasonably be expected to cause, physical harm to a person.

Physical or verbal threats against or intimidation of any person that results in limiting his/her access

to all aspects of life at the University.

Refusing to comply with the directions of University officials, instructors, administrators, or staff

acting in the performance of their duties.

Refusing to appear or giving false statements when one is asked to present evidence or respond to

an investigation involving the conduct code.

Intentionally or recklessly interfering with normal University activities or emergency services.

The un-authored or improper use of University property, facilities, equipment, keys, identification

cards, documents, records, or resources, including misuse of electronic resources and equipment.

Violations of criminal law that occur on University premises or in connection with University

functions, that affect members of the University community, or that impair the University

reputation.

Appeals for Sanctions and Grades

Students wishing to appeal sanctions (academic integrity violations) or grades must schedule a meeting with the

clinical mentor or faculty member within five (5) days to discuss the grievance.

a. If the problem is resolved through the initial meeting, no further action is indicated.

b. Failing successful resolution, the student may wish to appeal, doing so within five (5) working days by

filing a written appeal with the Program Director. The Program Director will render a decision in writing,

with explanation, within 10 days.

c. If dissatisfied with the Program Director’s decision, within five (5) working days, the student will file a

written appeal with the Department Head.

d. The Department Head will investigate and render a decision in writing within 10 days.

If the student still does not believe the conflict has been resolved, the student is directed to the Colorado Mesa

University Student Handbook for further steps to be taken as follows:


1. Academic Dishonesty Sanction appeal: Students who receive a sanction for Academic Dishonesty have a

right to appeal the sanction, and should first review the institutional student policies on Academic Integrity

and the appeal process in the CMU Academic Polices Guide.

a. Students should first direct their appeal in writing to the faculty member who imposed the sanction.

b. Students who do not agree with the result of the decision made by the faculty member may appeal that

decision in writing to the Department Head. When the decision regarding the appeal is not resolved

within the department, the student may appeal in writing to the Academic Dishonesty Committee. The

point of contact for that complaint is the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs within 6 weeks of

the initial sanction.

c. In instances when the Academic Dishonesty Committee issued the sanction that is being appealed, the

appeal should be directed to the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

2. Student Conduct hearing or sanction appeal: Students are expected to abide by the CMU Code of Conduct.

Violations of the Student Conduct Code may lead to sanctions imposed by CMU Conduct Authorities.

a. A sanction may be appealed by accused students within five (5) working days of the decision.

The Colorado Mesa University Student and Academic Policies Guide includes information related

to student conduct and the appeal of a Campus Student Conduct hearing or sanction.

Repetition and Program Readmission

When a student has received a grade of less than "C" in a clinical SUTE course or has withdrawn from a clinical

course, they have the opportunity to re-enter the Program when the course is offered the following year, as

space allows and at the discretion of the Program Director and faculty. The application requirements will be the

same as a new program applicant. Eligibility for readmission or repetition of courses is as follows:

a. If a student withdraws or fails one or more courses in the first semester, that student could petition

for readmission to the Program Director for the following fall cohort on a space available basis.

b. If a student withdraws or fails one or more courses during the spring semester, that student could

petition for readmission to the Program Director for the following spring semester on a space

available basis.

c. In either of the cases above: the student will be required to demonstrate proficiency in their

previously completed clinical SUTE courses, by written and/or practical examination. These

examinations will be administered in content areas deemed necessary by the Program Director and

must be passed with a minimum grade of "C" (76%).

d. Students failing one or more applied courses during the internship will not be allowed to complete

the internship, nor will the student be allowed readmission.

Procedure: Those seeking readmission into the program after failing will be considered based on space

availability and past scholastic, professional and technical performance. Performance will include objectives

which address cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains.

a. The student must contact the Program Director directly to begin the process of readmission, as well

as submit a dated petition letter addressed to the Program Director.

b. If approved for readmission, an examination period will begin.


c. Following successful completion of the required examinations, the Program Director and the

Administrative Assistant will facilitate the application process for readmission.

d. Students will be readmitted on a first come, first served basis when internship sites are limited,

according to the date all criteria for readmission are met.

e. Returning students must qualify in accordance with current SUTE program admission requirements.

f. Readmission is not guaranteed.

g. Readmitted students must meet graduation requirements as designated in the catalog under which

they are readmitted.

Graduation requirements:

All students must petition to graduate in January if they are eligible for graduation in December by completing

an "Intent to Graduate" form at the Registrar's Office. Students must complete a program sheet, a graduation-

planning sheet and get signatures from the Program Director. The Program Director will gather the signature

required of the Department Head. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all paperwork is

completed by the appropriate deadline. Instructions, forms and deadlines can be found on the MavZone at:

Colorado Mesa University Petition to Graduate

General graduation requirements:

a. The student must have completed all required courses in the Surgical Technology program

curriculum

b. A grade of “C” or higher must be achieved in coursework toward major content area,

c. In some cases, course substitutions or are possible with permission of the Program Director.

Requests for course substitutions or waivers must be made in writing to the Program Director. A

request for course substitution or waiver is not a guarantee that the substitution will be approved.

d. The student must have a cumulative “C” average (2.0 GPA) or higher in all CMU coursework.

e. Students successfully meeting all degree requirements are eligible for graduation.

f. The AAS Surgical Technology degree conferred is not contingent upon passing a national

certification exam.

g. If a student applies for graduation and fails to complete the program requirements by the end of the

semester, he or she will be required to re-apply for graduation when all requirements are met.

Professional Standards

Professional Appearance and Grooming: The purpose of this standard is to prepare and educate students for

appearance and grooming expectations in the workforce. Many of the standards are present for professional

image, while others are intended to provide safety measures for healthcare workers and the patients we serve.

Although a clinical site may have lenient standards, the student must comply with the stricter standard at all

times. Students observed in violation of the dress and personal hygiene policy will be given one warning, after

that, the student may be excused from courses. All instances of professional dress, appearance and personal

hygiene are impossible to list, so it is up to the student to use good judgment when deviating from the standards

listed. Students are encouraged to ask the instructor for guidance at these times.

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Personal Hygiene and Appearance (Grooming): these standards must be maintained at all times.

1. The hair, body, and mouth are clean and free from offensive odor.

2. Gum chewing, eating, or drinking in a patient care area or laboratory is prohibited.

3. Tobacco use is prohibited, as is the use of any electronic cigarettes.

4. Hair is short or styled in a controlled, restrained manner so hair does not fall into the eyes or face. Hair

longer than chin length is styled off the face with a simple band or hair clip. Caps or adorned/colorful

restraints are inappropriate. Dyed hair must be of a natural color.

5. Facial hair is clean-shaven or neatly trimmed.

6. Artificial nails or long natural nails are not appropriate for health care workers for infection control

reasons. Natural nails shall be no longer than ¼ inch and clean. A solid light colored nail polish may be

used, the same color must be used for all nails, nail art is not allowed. Individual clinical sites may

restrict the use of nail polish when providing direct patient care.

7. Personal fragrances are not allowed.

8. Makeup is conservative and tastefully applied. Neutral eye, lip, and cheek color that compliments the

natural skin color may be used. No frosted makeup, use matte eyeshadow, blusher and lipstick.

9. Jewelry should be kept to a minimum. Permitted jewelry is wedding/engagement ring, watch, and small

stud type matching earrings. No more than 2 earrings per ear lobe. Necklaces and bracelets are not

permitted. Facial (other than ear lobes) and tongue piercing are not accepted in the health care

environment for professional and safety reasons. No jewelry is permitted in actual surgical settings

10. Clothing must cover all body art/tattoos.

Dress Code

Individual course syllabi will specify acceptable dress code for the course. Dress code may vary depending on the

nature of the course, e.g. review, lecture, laboratory, conferences and applied experience.

1. Casual attire, if permitted in a course syllabus, would be subject to the following requirements:

a. Jeans (when permitted) should be full-length, clean, no holes or slits, and should not drag on the floor.

The student must recognize that jeans are not considered appropriate work attire in health care

facilities.

b. Unacceptable items of clothing include: tee shirts and shirts with pictures/slogans/words, etc., halters,

revealing clothing, short shorts and skirts, tank tops, tight clothes, high heels, sandals and long (floor

length) skirts. Closed toe shoes are required while in the class at all times. In the health care

environment, there are all types of physical and biologic hazards which require that the body be

covered as much as possible.

c. Business casual, which is required during conferences in the Capstone course, would be subject to the

following requirements.

d. All clothing should be clean and neatly pressed. Slacks that are similar to Dockers and other makers of

cotton type material pants, dress capris, and nice looking dress pants are acceptable. Slacks must be

well fitting and the waistline must fall at or slightly below the natural waistline.

e. Business casual dresses and skirts, including skirts that are split at or below the knee are acceptable.

Dress and skirt length should be at a length at which you can sit modestly in public.


f. Business casual shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, tops, golf-type shirts and turtlenecks are acceptable attire

for work. Most suit jackets or sport jackets are also acceptable attire for the office. Conservative

athletic or walking shoes, loafers, clogs, sneakers, boots, flats, dress heels, and leather deck-type shoes

are acceptable for work. Wearing no stockings is acceptable in warm weather.

g. Any exceptions to the standard during conferences should include thoughtful consideration on the part

of the student. The conferences can often turn into a job interview for the student, so when in doubt,

keep to the standard.

2. Laboratory professional attire, the dress code for campus and hospital lab and Practicum.

a. Uniform: Lab coats will be worn to and from clinical or lab. Fabric must be free of embellishment and

thick enough that undergarments are not visible through the uniform. Scrubs will be used from the

facility you are working in and must be clean, in good repair and neatly pressed.

b. Fit: Uniforms must be well fitted such that skin is not exposed while either upright or bending over in

the chest or seat area. Choose tops that cover to mid-hip length to avoid skin exposure while reaching

or bending over. Wear a high neckline undershirt if your top gapes in the front when bending over. All

students admitted to the Surgical Technology program will have the SUTE patch sewn on the upper left

sleeve of the scrub top and lab coat.

c. Length: Hem of pants must be full length, reach the top of your shoes and not drag on the floor.

d. Undergarments: Undergarments must not be visible through the scrub fabric, avoid color/print

undergarments. White/nude shade undergarments are best for both males and females. Students may

find white, thin, “long john” type undergarments offer more coverage if the scrub fabric is too thin.

White crew socks are to be worn. A white undershirt may be worn with the uniform, it must be short or

long sleeved and without embellishment. (No “burnout” out tees, lace, embroidery, logos etc…)

e. Shoes: White, clean and polished, leather, professional, or athletic shoes with a closed toe and heel

(lace-up shoe preferred). Shoes should not be perforated or made of absorbent material. It may be

difficult to find all white shoes; a small amount of color can be covered easily with white shoe polish.

f. Name tag: CMU SUTE Student nametag on the outer garment at all times in class and at the clinical

site. A clinical site badge (if required) worn on the outer garment at all times.

g. Personal protective equipment (PPE’s) should be utilized when appropriate. These include, but are not

limited to gloves, safety glasses, and a lab coat. Lab coats will be worn in the clinical site as indicated by

site policy.

Professional Ethics

Students must remember that the information concerning patients is confidential. Students are required

to adhere to legal and ethical standards as established by regulatory agencies and professional standards.

Failure to comply with the above is cause for immediate dismissal from the program.


Code of Ethics, Association of Surgical Technology

All students that are enrolled in a program of professional study are expected to abide by

professional conduct standards. It is expected that each student will adopt the Code of Ethics of

their profession and maintain a demeanor appropriate to that Code at all times.

POSITION STATEMENT CODE OF ETHICS

1. To maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and patient care.

2. To hold in confidence with respect to the patient’s beliefs, all personal matters.

3. To respect and protect the patient’s legal and moral rights to quality patient care.

4. To not knowingly cause injury or any injustice to those entrusted to our care.

5. To work with fellow technologists and other professional health groups to promote harmony and unity

for better patient care.

6. To always follow the principles of asepsis.

7. To maintain a high degree of efficiency through continuing education.

8. To maintain and practice surgical technology willingly, with pride and dignity.

9. To report any unethical conduct or practice to the proper authority.

10. To adhere to the Code of Ethics at all times in relationship to all members of the health care team

Confidentiality

1. General information: A confidential communication is one that contains information given by one person to

another under circumstances of trust and confidence with the understanding that such information must

not be disclosed. Clearly, information about a patient–gathered by examination, observation, conversation,

or treatment—is the type of confidential information the law protects.

a. Health care professionals are legally and morally obligated to keep confidential any information

about a patient's illness or treatment that is obtained in the normal course of their professional

duties.

2. Patient right of privacy: Every person has the right to withhold his or her person, personality, and property

from unwarranted public scrutiny. This right–called the right of privacy–includes the freedom to live one's

life without having one's name, photograph, or private affairs made public against one's will. A negligent

violation can have serious legal consequences. A patient places the integrity of his or her person and

reputation in the hands of all health care personnel who attend him or her, and they must always be aware

of their legal and ethical responsibility to preserve and protect the patient's right to privacy.

a. In general, if information from a patient's chart is disclosed without the patient's express consent, or

without a court order or express statutory authority, the hospital--as well as those who actually


made the disclosure—may be held liable in damages should the patient be able to prove invasion of

privacy or perhaps defamation of character.

3. Standards of Conduct: All members of the health care team are duty bound to treat patients with decency,

respect, and the greatest degree of privacy possible. At the very least, this means that the patient should be

seen, examined, and handled only by those persons directly involved in his or her care and treatment.

Unnecessary exposure of the patient's body or unwarranted discussion of his or her care with third parties

will give rise to a legal cause of action for invasion of privacy, with appropriate damages assessed against the

offending party. The student must always be alert to any witting or unwitting violation of the patient's right

of privacy

a. Only those individuals directly involved in care of a patient or client shall have access to patient

records or information, whether in electronic or paper format.

b. In the academic setting, a patient may be extended to include a guest speaker or individual whose

knowledge or experience is used to assist with the students’ learning in the classroom or clinical

environment. Faculty may also ask students to maintain confidentiality during other learning

experiences in which confidential or sensitive information may be shared. (i.e. case studies, group

discussions or processes).

c. Students may not access patient records of themselves, other students, family members, or patients

unless they are directly involved in their care as a student.

d. Students may discuss patient information with their instructor and mentor or other involved in

assisting with care of a patient.

e. Students may discuss their patient with other students to assist with the students’ learning in the

classroom or in the clinical laboratory site. No discussions (e.g. direct conversations, cell phones,

text messaging) can occur outside of these confidential settings, including lunchroom or break

rooms, hallways, non-clinical settings, or in social networking media (ie.g. Facebook, YouTube,

Instragram, SnapChat, Twitter etc…).

f. Students must protect the privacy of those they care for and not reveal patient names or identities

on assignments, journals, or any other written or electronic means. Identity refers to name, initials,

age, sex, room number, name of hospital, physician, and date of birth.

g. Students may not take photographs or video of patients or of patient information, cell phones are

not permitted in the applied experience due to this reason.

4. Procedure: Students will receive initial and ongoing education about confidentiality and patient privacy

during their education.

a. During the summer prior to the Applied Experience, the student will watch a video on HIPAA

privacy, found in the Clinical Education Center (CEC) to prepare for the Applied Experience.

b. A signature will be required on a Statement of Understanding form, stating agreement to

comply with this policy.

c. The form must be signed and a copy returned to the program director to be placed in student's

file before being allowed to attend clinical.


d. All clinical sites provide students with confidentiality training and documentation as well. SUTE

students will provide evidence of confidentiality training at their respective institution and must

also submit the signed Confidentiality agreement forms from the clinical site.

5. Disciplinary action

a. Breach of confidentiality or patient privacy will result in disciplinary action up to and including

immediate expulsion of the student(s) involved.

b. The department head and/or program director will meet with the student(s) to discuss the breach

and develop a disciplinary contract that will be in effect for the remainder of the student’s degree

program. Any subsequent breach of confidentiality or patient privacy will result in immediate

administrative withdrawal from the program.

c. The department head will notify the Vice President for Student Affairs to inform them of the

disciplinary contract.

d. The department head and/or program director will notify the surgical department director when a

breach has occurred for a patient at a healthcare facility, and provide information to assist the

agency in their investigation and reporting of the breach.

e. The clinical site may (most likely will) request removal of the student from their facility. In such a

case, the student will be dismissed from the program without the possibility of readmission.


Professional Conduct

1. Students are required to develop and demonstrate professional attitudes, behaviors and practice by:

a. Exhibiting punctuality and attendance by meeting the attendance requirements for class/applied

experience, being on time for class and turning in assignments on time.

b. Following the Professional Appearance and Grooming policy.

c. Exhibiting initiative by preparing for class/applied experience.

d. Demonstrating an interest and a positive attitude toward the Surgical Technology profession by

participating in learning activities and displaying an independent learning effort, is questioning,

engaged, insightful and enthusiastic.

e. Exhibiting effective organizational skills by managing use of time, working independently, following

instructions, performing accurately and efficiently, learning procedures in a reasonable amount of

time under minimal supervision.

f. Exhibiting acceptable professional demeanor by projecting a positive attitude; is cooperative and

respectful toward fellow students, instructors and members of the healthcare team. Uses

appropriate conversation; refrains from inappropriate discussions, uses effective and correct verbal

communication. Is adaptable; able to function competently during stressful situations.

Demonstrates respect and appreciation for the diversity of team members. Positively resolves

conflicts; seeks resolutions. Avoids making negative statements about others.

g. Demonstrates honesty and integrity by following established rules, policies and/or commonly

accepted professional practice (e.g., academic integrity, confidentiality, error correction, ethical

practices, etc.) Accepts responsibilities for mistakes and holds themselves accountable at all times.

Knows and adheres to the roles and responsibilities of the profession. Exhibits legal and ethical

behaviors, including confidentiality.

h. Exhibiting effective professional judgment by recognizing own limitations; effectively carrying out

responsibilities within limits of ability; routinely seeks advice of faculty and profits from criticism;

thinks critically and is able to make sound judgments.

i. Performs safely by adhering to the safety policies and performing duties in a safe manner that

minimizes risk to client/patient/customer, self and others.

2. Evaluation and remediation procedure: Student professional conduct and behavior expectations are given at

the beginning of each course in the syllabi and are evaluated at regular intervals. The syllabus for each

course has specific grading information for the affective evaluation. Opportunities for instructors to evaluate

student include, but are not limited to discussion board activities, lab sessions, group work and the applied

experience.

3. Dismissal procedure: Students unable to successfully complete an affective evaluation may be subject to

dismissal from the program.

a. Clinical course: When a student receives <2 on any of the affective categories on the final

evaluation, this may be cause for dismissal and the problem will be discussed between the

instructor and the program director. A final decision will be reached by the program director in the

presence of the Department Head.


b. The student may appeal the decision by following the Appeals Process for Academic Dishonesty

Sanctions and Grades process through the Department of Health Sciences policy contained within

this handbook.

Health and Safety

Medical Physical

Students are required to have a physical examination. All students must present the Surgical Technology

Essential Functions list to the health care provider performing the exam. The physical form is supplied by the

department of health sciences and must be completed and signed by the health care provider.

Immunizations

Students are required to have a proof of immunizations or immunity; proof of two Measles/ Mumps/ Rubella

immunizations, Varicella, Tetanus (current within 10 years), Hepatitis B (this is a series of three immunizations),

influenza vaccine (when available) as well as a current TB skin test (Either a two-step TST within the past 12

months or proof of negative TST documented yearly for 2 years. If the student has proof of a one-step TST

within the past 12 months, a one-step TST should be done.)

Health Insurance and Responsibility for Care

1. Students must submit proof of personal health insurance prior to enrollment. Students are required to

obtain insurance at their own expense and to maintain for the period of enrollment in the program. The

SUTE program clinical sites are only those sites in which a contract is in place that stipulates that emergency

care will be provided if the student is injured on site. Students are responsible for all health care expenses

incurred if exposed or injured on site, unless that site is covered by CMU Worker’s Compensation.

2. Faculty and students are not required to be tested for HIV or disclose their HIV status. However, if a patient,

instructor, or student is exposed to another student’s blood through accidental needle stick, that student

has a moral obligation to be tested at their expense. If the results are positive, the exposed person will be

notified of the results. If a significant exposure occurs, CDC guidelines will be followed at the student’s

expense. The student should see his/her own physician for follow-up treatment and testing if necessary.

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure and Injury Training

1. All students and faculty who have the potential for occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens will receive training during the first lab session and at least annually thereafter. Training will include at least the following information as according to OSHA Standards for BBP Training:

a. The epidemiology, symptoms and modes of transmission of blood borne pathogen diseases b. An explanation of the OSHA standard c. An explanation of the exposure control plan and where students can obtain a copy d. An explanation of methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to

blood and other potentially infections materials, including what constitutes an exposure incident e. A review of the use and limitations of engineering controls, work practices and PPE f. An explanation of the types, uses, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of PPE g. An explanation of the criteria for PPE selection


h. Information about the Hepatitis B vaccine series including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated and that the vaccine will be offered free of charge.

i. Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact if an exposure incident involving blood or other potentially infectious materials occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available.

j. Information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident

k. An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required by the standard and used by this organization

l. An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session

2. Exposure Protocol/Injury Procedure: a. In campus lab:

i. Immediately perform first aid from the training instructions and notify the instructor. ii. Faculty will document the incident and follow-up for permanent record.

iii. The student is immediately directed to Student Health Center for treatment and follow-up. iv. Student is responsible for all health care bills associated with clinic visit.

Location 1060 Orchard Avenue, Suite N

Grand Junction, CO 81501 (Across Orchard Ave, north of the CMU tennis courts)

Hours Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m.

v. In the event medical care is needed after hours, please use the Community Hospital emergency department located one block north at College Place and Walnut Avenue. Eligible students receive a 20% discount on all hospital services. Transportation fees (ambulance) are the student's responsibility and charged by the carrier.

b. At the clinical site: The Surgical Technology program clinical sites are only those sites in which a contract is in place that stipulates that emergency care will be provided if the student is injured on site. The student will comply with the site’s policy regarding student injuries. Additionally, students are covered by Worker’s Compensation under CMU in which designated providers will be assigned for care.

i. Immediate Care: 1. Perform first aid from the training instructions for sharps injuries and/or mucous

membrane exposure. 2. Customarily, St. Marys’ clinical mentors will escort students with an exposure or

non-life threatening injury to their Employee Health Department during regular work hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm), or the Emergency Department if after hours or on weekends for evaluation and treatment.

3. In the case of an emergency, which is defined as the possibility of loss of sight, limb, or life, St. Mary’s and Community Hospital are designated to provide emergency care for our students. Your clinical mentor will escort you to the emergency room.


4. For other sites, follow your clinical site’s policy for emergent and non-emergent injuries.

ii. Notification and Documentation 1. Notify your clinical mentor immediately following first aid. Department Head must

be notified immediately also.

2. All students sustaining an injury at the clinical site will complete an EMPLOYEE

ACCIDENT REPORT (located in the Appendices). This form will be turned into the

CMU Human Resources office within 24 hours of injury.

3. Optimally, the student will make an appointment with Human Resources to discuss

the incident and fill out a claim form (attached in Appendices) within four days.

Human resources will determine if medical treatment is desired or needed, and

make the appointment with a designated provider for the student. Students will be

advised during this appointment of follow-up appointments needed for exposures.

The student may be requested to take a Human Resources representative to the site

for an accident investigation.

4. Emergent injury protocol a. Notify the Program Director immediately at 248-1398 or the Department

Head by cell (970) 261-4993. The Program Director or Department Head will in turn contact Human Resources, Lee Schmalz at 248-1655.

5. Non-emergent exposure/injury during regular hours a. Notify the Program Director within 24 hours at 248-1398. b. Call Lee Schmalz at 248-1655 or go to her office located at Lowell Heiny

Hall, Room 237.

6. Non-emergent exposure/injury after 5:00 pm or weekends

a. Notify the Program Director by phone message within 24 hours at 248-1398.

b. Call or visit Lee Schmalz at Lowell Heiny Hall Room 237 248-1655, at the

start of the next business day.

c. Exposure to Subsequently Reported Infectious Disease Procedure (Tuberculosis, hepatitis, varicella) at the clinic site:

i. The CMU Surgical Technology Program Director or clinical coordinator will notify the student of potential exposure to an infectious disease.

ii. The student will immediately report the notification of potential exposure, or within 24 hours, to the CMU Human Resources Department (248-1820).

iii. The student will complete a Workers’ Compensation form with the CMU Human Resources Department within four days of notification of the potential exposure.

Hospital & Campus Laboratory Safety

General: Students may be exposed to biological specimens to perform laboratory testing procedures needed to

obtain entry level career or professional competencies. Students are trained in safety procedures and

regulations for handling biological specimens before participating in the laboratory experience. All biological

specimens are considered potentially infectious and must be treated utilizing universal/standard precautions.

Students are required to receive the first injection of the Hepatitis B immunization series prior to their first


technical/laboratory course. It is preferred to complete the Hepatitis B immunization series prior to any clinical

involvement.

1. Special safety precautions to be followed in the surgical suite are listed below:

a. OSHA regulations must be followed at all times in the laboratory.

b. Use standard precautions at all times

c. Use personal protective equipment during phlebotomy procedures and when working with biological

specimens.

i. Disposable, fluid impermeable, full-length lab coat

ii. Gloves

iii. Splash shields, eye protection devices

2. Follow engineering and work practice controls

a. Hand washing – Use soap and water as soon as possible after contact with contaminated materials.

Hands must also be washed when gloves are removed as well as before leaving the laboratory. If

exposure to the skin or mucous membranes occurs, then those areas will be washed or flushed with

water as appropriate as soon as feasible following contact with blood or other potentially infectious

materials.

b. Handling Sharps – No recapping, bending, shearing, breaking or removal of needles.

c. Use sharps containers – Properly discard sharps. Avoid jamming or overfilling containers. Fingers or

hands should not be inserted into any containers.

d. Dispose of contaminated material in biohazard containers.

e. Mouth pipetting/suctioning of blood or other potentially infectious materials is prohibited. All pipetting

will be done with mechanical pipettes or other pipetting devices.

f. All procedures involving blood or other potentially infectious materials must be performed in such a way

as to minimize splashing, spraying, spattering, and generation of droplets of these substances.

g. Eating, drinking, and application of cosmetics or lip balm are not allowed. Gum chewing, candy and

mints are also prohibited. Manipulation of contact lenses is prohibited in the lab or surgical setting.

3. Housekeeping: In order to safeguard students, instructors, maintenance and cleaning personnel, the

treatment of hazardous/infectious waste, will be followed as such:

a. All work areas will be decontaminated with bleach solution when visibly contaminated and at the

beginning and end of each class.

b. All equipment and instruments will be decontaminated with bleach solution when visibly contaminated

and at the end of each term.

c. All regulated medical waste will be disposed of in red biohazard bag, to be removed by contracted

services on a regularly scheduled basis. Regulated medical waste is any item that can drip, ooze, squish

or flake any potentially infectious material. Items such as f blood, gauze, gloves, instruments, tissue

samples, or anything that may have been exposed to body fluids will be disposed of in the red biohazard

bags or disposed of under facility policy.

d. Sharps containers will be constructed of leak proof, puncture resistant red plastic, with well-fitting lids

that are clearly marked with biohazard labels. All venipuncture needles, unfixed blood films and blood

bank tubes with serum or red cells will be disposed of in the sharps containers. Containers that are ¾ full

are secured and removed by the same manner as the regulated medical waste.


e. Regular trash items such as gauze, urine cups and dipsticks, paper toweling, packaging, dirty gloves etc.

can all be placed in the regular trash. At no time will a biohazard labeled item be placed it the regular

trash.

4. If any individual’s eye, mouth, mucous membrane, or non-intact skin comes into contact with blood or other

potentially infectious material:

a. Immediately flood the exposed area with water and clean any wound with soap and water or skin

disinfectant if available.

b. Notify instructor for medical evaluation.

5. Unnecessary items shall not be brought into the laboratory as they might become unknowingly

contaminated. Such items include books, handbags, backpacks, and jackets/coats. Personal items are placed

in the “clean” designated area of the lab.

Student Conduct Policies

Academic Integrity

General information: The Surgical Technology program follows the University’s general policies on academic

integrity as set forth in the CMU Student Handbook. A copy of the student handbook is available at each

campus’s administrative offices, or may be downloaded from the internet. Academic work submitted by

students shall be the result of their own thought, research or self-expression. For purposes of these regulations,

academic work is defined as, but not limited to exams and quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper;

projects, either individual or group; papers; classroom presentations; and homework. When students borrow

ideas, wording or organization from another source, they shall reference that information in an appropriate

manner.

Plagiarizing - when students borrow ideas, wording or organization from another source, they shall reference

that information in an appropriate manner. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to:

1. Submitting of another individual’s work as one’s own whether it was obtained from print or electronic

source.

2. Forging an academic document.

3. Taking someone’s ideas during class discussion without citing the individual and circumstances of the

lecture.

4. Paraphrasing without citing the source.

5. Submitting in whole or substantial portions written or oral academic work without appropriate citation

6. Modeling another person’s work as your own.


Examinations: Prohibited activities that could result in receiving a zero for the exam or dismissal from the

course.

1. Cheating on an exam or quiz by bringing information to the testing area such as cheat sheets, books, notes,

cell phones and programmable calculators for the purpose of cheating is prohibited. Only approved non-

programmable calculators are allowed for calculations.


2. Talking to another student during the test, assisting another student on an exam, collaborating as a group,

getting assistance from hospital staff or looking at another student’s test during the examination is

considered cheating.

3. Unauthorized entry into test banks or examinations

4. Sharing the details of an examination/competency check-off with other students.

5. Having a copy of the examination outside the time and place of test administration or review.

Homework

1. Unauthorized collaboration/collusion with another in preparing outside work for fulfillment of course

requirements.

2. Sharing or posting course work/assignments for courses on the internet other than organized group work

authorized by the instructor.

3. Assisting others in cheating or plagiarizing.

4. Accepting homework from previous students that were enrolled in the course.

5. Faculty may require students to submit their written assignments to Colorado Mesa University’s plagiarism

software program, Turnitin, before submitting a hard copy for class.

6. Turnitin software is also utilized with the learning management system Desire2Learn.

Group work and Study Groups:

1. While the student might choose to participate in a study group, each student is responsible for his/her own

assignment. Study groups exist for the purpose of studying, not for collaborating on assignments.

2. Group work activities are assigned projects, collaboration as a group is expected rather than the division of

labor.

Sanctions and Disciplinary Action for Academic Dishonesty: Faculty members reserve the right to enforce

sanctions for academic dishonesty. Such sanctions include, but are not limited to:

1. Activity reported to the Director of Health Sciences and or VP of Academic Affairs, the length of time the

report will stay in the student’s file will be observed per the Colorado Mesa University Handbook policy.

2. Lowering grades or complete failure for assignments, tests, or the entire course.

3. Withdrawing student from course at any time at the discretion of the department.

4. Students identified as violating academic honesty will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including

expulsion from the program.

5. Students who observe academic dishonesty can file a written report and turn it into the head of the

department.

6. Students may appeal sanctions for academic dishonesty reports made against them. Students should follow

the appeals process in the Surgical Technology Student Handbook.

Makeup Lab or Exam Policy

Lab, hospital clinical and class are mandatory and cannot be made-up. Students missing a lab session or exam

will be responsible for obtaining the material presented that was missed from the instructor. Pop quizzes and

laboratory activities and exercises may not be made-up. Makeup written exams and practical examinations are

permitted only in the case of documented illness or emergency. The student must notify the course instructor


before the exam starts and must follow up with scheduling a makeup exam as soon as possible. No notification

will result in a grade of zero for the examination. A grade reduction of 5% will be levied for the late exam. The

student must contact the instructor on the day of the absence to arrange a time to make up the examination.

The time and place for the make-up exam is at the discretion of the instructor, however, the expectation is for

completion on the following day.

Attendance and Tardiness

The student is expected to attend all mandatory scheduled classes and labs and to be prepared and on time. The

student who is habitually late or frequently absent may be considered for dismissal from the program.

Attendance for the full lab session is required. In case of illness or emergency, students should notify the

Surgical Technology Program Director, Lorrie Etenburn at 248-1398 as soon as possible. Instructor will give

alternative contact information once the student has been accepted to the Surgical Technology Program.

Electronic Devices Policy

All electronic devices are prohibited during lecture, lab and the applied experience. Electronic devices include

cell phones, laptops, and handheld devices with the exception of standalone calculator. Use of any prohibited

electronic device during an exam will result in a zero for the exam or course and possible dismissal from the

program. Each violation (such as a cell phone ringing, texting, or other use of a prohibited device during class)

will result in a minimum 1% reduction in the final grade for the course. Further disciplinary action may result

from continued violations.

Substance Abuse

Chemical dependency may impact all aspects of life negatively and is a condition that can be treated

successfully. Dependency may result from any mind-altering substance that produces psychological or physical

symptomology. These include alcohol, over-the-counter or prescribed medication, illegal drugs, toxic vapors, or

synthetic designer drugs. Chemical dependency can be identified in a professional substance abuse evaluation

and treatment programs are available to those with chemical dependency.

Student Responsibility:

1. According to the CMU Student Handbook, students must comply with state and federal laws concerning

dangerous drugs. Offenses may result in prosecution by civil authorities and/or disciplinary action by the

University.

2. Students are responsible for coming to the clinical area mentally alert and physically capable to care for

assigned patients/clients.

3. After acceptance to the Department of Health Sciences, students must refrain from any illicit drug use or

alcohol abuse. Peers and/or classmates are encouraged to report any suspicions of substance abuse to

the faculty. Those reporting such information will remain anonymous.

4. The Department of Health Sciences expects their students to be ambassadors for Colorado Mesa

University at all times when professional uniforms are worn, both on campus and off campus (i.e.

scrubs, CMU polo shirts). Illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages must not be consumed when

professional attire is worn, neither on campus nor in the community.


5. Students may be subjected to drug screening prior to participating and at random during clinical

rotations at some health care facilities at their expense.

Faculty Responsibility:

1. The faculty has the responsibility to intervene when patient or student safety and clinical performance

are compromised by a student who is chemically impaired. Students who may have a substance abuse

problem typically will exhibit a pattern of objective, observable behaviors that eventually compromise

client safety and clinical standards of performance. Faculty should be alert for behavioral evidence of

signs/symptoms of possible substance abuse.

Procedure:

1. If an instructor suspects that a student is under the influence of any mind-altering substance that may

interfere with safe clinical performance, the student will be asked to leave the clinical area.

2. The instructor must objectively document the behavioral symptoms noted and indicate how client

safety and clinical performance were compromised by the student’s actions.

3. If any student is suspected of drug or alcohol abuse, the student may be required to submit to a drug

and/or urine screening at the student’s own expense, immediately after the occurrence.

a. Any student who fails to cooperate or refuses a drug screen will be considered a “positive”.

b. Failure to provide a sample within the specified time frame will be considered “positive”.

c. Any student who provides an adulterated/contaminated/inadequate sample will be considered

“positive”.

d. Any student who leaves prior to successful completion of the drug screening will be considered

non-compliant and “positive”.

e. Transportation should be arranged to take the student home safely or to an appropriate

treatment facility.

f. This action will count as an absence and an appointment will be scheduled for an informational

meeting within three working days between the student, instructor(s), and department head.

g. If a student has a positive pre-clinical or random drug or urine screening, an informational

meeting will be held within three working days between the student, instructor(s), and

department head. If they are in a clinical rotation when the positive drug screening result is

obtained, they will be asked to leave the clinical area. Transportation should be arranged to take

the student home safely or to an appropriate treatment facility.

Counseling:

1. Informational meeting: The purpose of the informational meeting is to make the student aware of the

faculty’s suspicions and to review the policy and procedure. The informational meeting will include the

student, faculty who identified the problem and the department head. The faculty will present the

documentation concerning the student’s behavior and provide the student an opportunity to discuss

the observations. The student’s behaviors, faculty’s recommendations for follow-up, student’s written

response to the allegations, and the date and time for the intervention meeting is documented and

signed by all parties in the meeting. The original document is placed in the student file, and a copy is

given to the student.


2. Intervention meeting: The purpose of the intervention meeting is to review the student’s behavior and

clinical performance, discuss the policy for impaired student nurses and its implementation, discuss the

academic consequences related to the policy violation, and secure the student’s agreement to seek a

comprehensive substance abuse evaluation. The intervention meeting will include the student, faculty

who identified the problem and the department chair, and a representative from student affairs.

Documentation is completed that articulates the problem behaviors, any academic consequences, the

students’ agreement to seek a professional evaluation for a potential substance abuse problem, and

the student’s understanding that failure to abide by the recommended treatment plan will result in

dismissal from the program.

3. The student will be referred to the campus affiliated behavioral health services for substance abuse

evaluation. If the student refuses to obtain an evaluation, he or she is administratively dismissed from

the program. There are three general outcomes anticipated from the substance abuse evaluation:

a. The evaluation DOES NOT substantiate the alleged substance abuse by the student. If this

occurs, all documentation related to the alleged incident is removed from the student’s file

and the student may return to all courses without negative academic consequences.

b. The evaluation DOES substantiate the alleged substance abuse by the student, but the

student refuses to abide by the policy of enrollment in a treatment program and ongoing

monitoring. If this occurs, the student is dismissed from the program.

c. The evaluation DOES substantiate the alleged substance abuse by the student, and the

student agrees to abide by the policy. If this occurs, the student signs an agreement to

participate in a treatment program and to have his or her progress monitored by the

Department Chair. The student is allowed to continue in the program as long as he or she is

compliant with the treatment contract.

Criminal Background Investigation

To maintain a safe and productive educational and clinical environment, potential students who have been

accepted into the Surgical Technology program will undergo a criminal background investigation. It is the

philosophy of the health sciences department to perform the check prior to admitting students into any health

science program.

1. Rationale: All Joint Commissioned hospitals require all employees and students to have a criminal

background investigation performed prior to admittance to their facility. Some agencies may request a

copy of background information or complete their own background investigation prior to students

entering an internship. Clinical agencies have the right to refuse clinical rotations to any student based

on adverse information noted in the background investigation.

2. To comply with agency requirements, the Colorado Mesa University Department of Health Sciences will

perform criminal background investigation on applicants prior to admission to the programs.

a. The criminal background investigation will include a record of all convictions. Generally,

conviction information will be considered. A “conviction” is considered to be a verdict, a

guilty plea or a Nolo Contendere (“No contest”) plea. If the investigation reveals information


that could be relevant to the application, the designated individual or committee within the

Department may request additional information from the applicant. If the investigation

reveals more than minor traffic convictions, it shall be reviewed by the designated

committee.

b. Multiple arrests and misdemeanors will be considered as a pattern of concern in health care

fields. Multiple arrests will be reviewed with the criminal background committee and

context of issues will be taken into account.

c. The existence of a conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from entering

the programs. Considerations may include, but are not limited to: the date, nature and

number of convictions; the number of infractions and the relationship the conviction bears

to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and successful efforts toward

rehabilitation. Any decision regarding admission is at the discretion of the Department Head

and Background Check Committee.

d. Criminal offenses that may preclude a student from performing an internship are on file in

the Department of Health Sciences Policy Manual.

3. Acceptance into the program is provisional, pending successful completion of the criminal background

investigation.

4. Health science programs may conduct follow up background investigation at selected intervals

throughout the program to comply with clinical placement requirements.

5. Colorado Mesa University has partnered with CastleBranch to provide these background checks.

6. Information obtained for the purpose of and during the background investigation will be retained by the

Department Head in a separate file from the student’s records. Reasonable efforts will be made to

ensure that results of criminal background checks are kept as confidential as possible with a limited

number of persons authorized to review results. Clinical sites may request a copy as part of Joint

Commission accreditation procedures.

Procedure:

1. Upon notification for need for background investigation the incoming SUTE student will access

the CastleBranch website (https://www.castlebranch.com/). Applicants who refuse to complete

this section or who do not answer truthfully and fully will not be allowed to entrance into the

Surgical Technology program.

2. Individuals must complete the application online including payment of associated fees directly

to CastleBranch.

3. CastleBranch will update the status of the background check report via their website.

Administrative Assistants and the Department Head have login access to the administrative site

to review and process the background check. The Applicant may review the criminal background

investigation information completed by using their CastleBranch login and password created

when the background check was ordered.

4. A flagged background check will be reviewed initially by the Department Head. Additional

information related to the offenses may be requested from the applicant for consideration by

the Department Head and Background Check Committee. If the applicant feels that there are


extenuating circumstances to be considered, he/she may submit a written request to the

Department Head.

5. Additional information must be submitted to the Department Head within 10 business days. The

Background Check Committee will review all criminal background investigation results and

additional information submitted by the student within 7 business days. The committee will be

responsible for making the final decision regarding whether results will disqualify an applicant

from admission. The Background Check Committee may make exceptions where it is deemed to

be in the best interests of the Colorado Mesa University Department of Health Sciences. The

applicant will be notified in writing of the Background Check Committee decision.

6. The applicant has the right to appeal the decision of the Department Head and/or Background

Check Committee to the Vice President for Student Services within 10 days. The decision of the

Vice President for Student Services is final.

7. Students are responsible for self-reporting offenses that occur after admission to a health

sciences program to the Department Head. The Department Head will review offenses with the

respective Program Coordinator and Background Check Committee to determine whether the

student can continue in the program. Failure to self-report an offense may lead to immediate

removal from the program.

i. Background checks revealing offenses after admission to the health science programs

will be reviewed by the Department Head and Background Check Committee per the

procedure noted in above. In order to comply with agency requirements, the

Department Head will notify clinical agencies about students’ offenses that occur after

admission to the program.

8. VA hospital will complete a background check and fingerprinting will be conducted by Colorado

Bureau of Investigation during the first semester of courses. The VA hospital will require a

repeat background check every six months. SMH hospital will complete a background check

prior to beginning clinical rotations in the first semester, but no earlier than 30 days prior to the

start of the internship.


Clinical Experience Information and Policies

General Information

1. The completion of the Surgical Technology program requires the satisfactory performance of

clinical experience (also known as the practicum or clinical) during the fifth (final) semester.

Students will be placed at a clinical site for a 15-week rotation during which they will apply the

theoretical knowledge and technical skills gained in the program to the clinical environment as

well as professional attributes and behaviors in a supervised setting.

2. Students are required to perform HIPAA training and Blood Borne Pathogen and Exposure

Protocol (annual requirement) prior to clinical experience.

3. Student rotations will be scheduled by the affiliate site; students may begin the practicum with

any of the required rotations, but must complete the rotation before moving on to the next.

Clinical sites will schedule the student rotations based on the needs and staffing of their site.

4. Each rotation will consist of a competency checklist that assesses the cognitive and

psychomotor abilities of the student. Students are expected to prepare for the day by reviewing

material from the clinical courses.

5. Students are also assessed on professional behaviors and conduct by clinical mentors.

6. Each affiliate site will have requirements that need to be met by each student prior to

admittance to that site. Each student is responsible for meeting the requirements of the site

prior to admittance. Failing to meet the requirements will preclude the student from attending

that clinical site.

7. Final clinical cases must be completed to pass the final semester and program.

Policy governing student placement at a clinical site

1. The number of clinical sites supporting the surgical technology practicums fluctuates each year;

consequently, the surgical technology program only admits the number of students that can be

supported with a clinical site.

2. Placement for the Surgical Technology practicum in the last semester will be determined by the

Program Director late in the spring semester of the SUTE program, with notification given to

students in the summer. Practicum sites will only be assigned to students in which we have a

current, signed clinical affiliation agreement on file.

3. CMU and our affiliates are obligated to fall rotations only. If you miss your fall internship due to

unwillingness to relocate or for any personal reason, you should expect to wait one full year to

complete your internship. Securing a second clinical site will be on a space available basis only.

4. Students entering the SUTE program must be able and willing to travel or relocate to secure a

site for the Practicum. CMU has affiliation agreements with a number of hospitals located in

western Colorado. Placement within a commutable distance cannot be guaranteed for any

student, so plans should be made well in advance to secure the finances to complete this

requirement of the program. Students should keep in mind the fact that it may be necessary to

spend time away from their city of residence when signing leases, accepting jobs or making

personal plans.

5. Students will be asked to list their top three-affiliate sites in preferential order from a given list

of sites available for the summer practicum. Selection of sites is ultimately the decision of the

program director. Selection process considerations can include GPA of SUTE courses, courses

completed toward degree, best fit, surgical management input, family, and financial

considerations.


Applied Experience Attendance

1. All CMU holidays are observed; students do not attend the clinical site during these days unless

specifically scheduled by the instructor.

2. Students performing their practicum at the Veteran’s Hospital will not be allowed in the clinical

site during federal holidays. Hours will be made up with extended shifts during the week.

3. Generally, students perform the practicum experience Mon-Fri, during peak operating hours of

the surgical suites, for 40 hours a week.

4. Hospital surgeries operate 24 hours a day, students may be requested to come in during

different times of the day to observe surgeries or other tasks done only at special times with

qualified supervision. Students must be flexible to accommodate the affiliate sites schedule as

well.

5. Due to the short duration of the practicum, no absences are allowed.

6. If necessary, a student may make up a day missed during the final week.

Tobacco Use

Tobacco use is not permitted on the grounds of the facility. Students must not smell of smoke prior to direct patient contact, e.g. wash their hands, use breath freshener, spray freshener on clothes. The use of smokeless tobacco or “vaping” is not permitted while in the applied experience.

Service Work

Students are not allowed to perform service work nor are they allowed to take the place of qualified

staff during any clinical rotation. After demonstrating proficiency, students, with qualified supervision,

may be permitted to perform procedures. .


Student Orientation Forms

Surgical Technology Program-Statement of Understanding Form

Date Initials Policy Medical Laboratory Student Handbook

Colorado Mesa University Student Handbook I understand that I am responsible for the information including, but not limited to, academic requirements, personal accountability and any information regarding my learning experience contained in the course syllabi, CMU Student Handbook and the Surgical Technology Student Handbook. I am to refer to it as necessary as long as I am in the surgical technology program.

Criminal Background Investigation I have read the policy and understand that criminal background investigations are performed prior to admittance into the SUTE program and that students are responsible for self-reporting offenses that occur after admission to the Department Head. The Department Head will review offenses with the Program Director and Background Check Committee to determine whether the student can continue in the program. Failure to self-report an offense may lead to immediate removal from the program.

Substance Abuse I have read the policy and I understand that I may be subjected to drug screening prior to participating and at random during clinical rotations at some health care facilities. If any student is suspected of drug or alcohol abuse, the student may be required to submit to a drug and/or urine screening immediately after the occurrence at the student’s expense. I understand that my actions during a “for cause” drug screen may result in a “positive” drug screen test. Illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages must not be consumed when professional CMU attire is worn, neither on campus nor in the community.

Academic Integrity I agree to conduct myself in an honest and accountable manner in all of my course and clinical work at Colorado Mesa University. I will not collaborate/cheat on online exams or assignments with other students or health care professionals. I will act with integrity and professionalism at all time and take responsibility for my own learning, personal and professional growth. I understand if I participate in any academic dishonesty, online examination sharing, or any behavior which could be construed as cheating; sharing of examination information, plagiarism, copying of another’s answers or information, I may be subject to dismissal from the course and possibly the SUTE program. Please refer to the CMU Surgical Technology Student Handbook for detailed descriptions.

Professional Conduct and Behavior I have read the policy and I promise to conduct myself in a manner becoming the profession I am entering, showing due respect to my faculty, classmates, and any community or agency staff. I understand that failure to do so may result in dismissal from the course and possibly the Surgical Technology Program.

Professional Appearance and Grooming I have read the policy and will follow the standards in professional appearance and grooming while in the campus lab and in my applied experience. I understand that I may be removed from the program for non-compliance.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure and Injury Policy-adapted from the Department of Health Sciences Policy I have read the policy and I have attended the training session for blood borne pathogens and laboratory safety. I understand that my safety is my personal responsibility and the use of PPE is required in the clinical lab and applied experience.

Degree Requirements and Program Progression I have read the policies, and I understand the degree requirements, grading and withdrawal policies, as well as the causes for program dismissal and eligibility for readmission.


Agreement to Respect Confidentiality I have read the policy regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security and I understand the importance of keeping all information I encounter during observation or a professional practice experience in confidence. I agree to maintain confidentiality in the healthcare site and will not divulge any healthcare information outside the healthcare site. I will not access or try to access patient or healthcare information without the approval of the professional practice site and my instructor/mentor. I understand that cell phones are not permitted during observations or a professional practice experience. I will not remove records, papers, or specimens from the healthcare site without permission. I will not take notes of any confidential information and remove it from the healthcare site. I agree that I will not take pictures of patients or of confidential information. I agree to use caution when discussing confidential matters in the healthcare site to avoid being overheard in any public area. I understand that violating this policy may result in my removal from the professional practice, a failing grade, and dismissal from the program. I will continue to maintain confidentiality, privacy, and security with any information I encounter during my learning experience after I have completed my courses at Colorado Mesa University.

Students will date and initial where indicated at the time of student orientation and again prior to the

applied experience, the signed form will be kept in the student’s permanent file.

Signature below is required after secondary review of the handbook prior to the summer practicum.

Print Student Name (Program Admission)


Print Student Name (Applied Experience)



Employee Statement for Worker’s Compensation Claim Form A. Critical Data:

Policy Number: 4140856 Colorado Mesa University 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Social Security Number: ____________________________ Date of Injury: ___________________

Name: _______________________________________________________________ (first) (middle initial) (last)

B. Injured Worker Information:

Home phone: ___________________________ (use 999-999-9999 format)

Home Address: __________________________________________________________ (street) (city/state) (zip code)

Date of Birth: _________________________ Date Hired: ________________________ (use mm/dd/yyyy format) (use mm/dd/yyyy format)

Marital Status: Single Married Separated Widowed Divorced Unknown

Language: English Spanish Other Sex: Male Female

Occupation: ________________________________________________________________________

Employee Status: Full-time Part-time Seasonal Volunteer Student Other

Wage Rate: _________________________ per ______________

Days Worked per Week: _____ Hours Worked per Day: _____ Hours Worked per Week: ________

C. Policy Designation:

Department: HE - Department of Higher Ed. Division: HEMS - Colorado Mesa University

D. Accident Information:

Was injury fatal? Yes No Date of Death: ___________________________

Accident Occur on Premises: Severe Injury:

Accident Location: __________________________________________________________________

State of Accident: _________________________________ Zip: _____________________________

Employer Notified Name: ____________________________________________________________

Date Employer Notified: ________________________________

How did injury occur? _______________________________________________________________

(200 characters max) _______________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Specific Activity Engaged In: _________________________________________________________

What Equipment Was Used: __________________________________________________________

Body Parts Injured: __________________________________________________________________

Lost Time Claim? Yes No Unknown


(A lost-time claim is a claim in which the worker misses more than three days/shifts from work due to a work-

related injury. If anticipated missed work totals more than three scheduled days/shifts, please mark yes.)

E. Injury Information:

Time of Injury: ___________ a.m. p.m. Time Work Began: __________ a.m. p.m.

Last Work Date: ______________ Full Pay on Date of Injury: Yes No

Returned to Work: Yes No Date Returned to Work: ___________________________

Estimated Date of Return to Work: _________________________________________________

Witness(es) Name(s): __________________________________________________________________

Witness(es) Phone: ___________________________________________________________________ (use 999-999-9999 format)

Safety Equipment Provided: Yes No Unknown N/A

Safety Equipment Used: Yes No Unknown N/A

F. Medical Information:

No Medical Treatment: (Check if no medical treatment has been provided)

Treated by Employer: Yes No Unknown

Was 911 Called: Yes No Unknown

Walk-in Clinic: Yes No Unknown

Emergency Room: Yes No Unknown

Hospitalized > 24 Hours: Yes No Unknown

Possible Surgery: Yes No Unknown

Medical Provider Name: (circle one)

St. Mary’s Occ. Health Center WorkPartners Occ Health Grand Valley Occ. Med.

1100 Patterson Road 550 Patterson Road, Suite A 2004 N 12th Street

Grand Junction, CO 81506 Grand Junction, CO 81506 Grand Junction, CO 81501

970-244-2001 970-241-5585 970-245-3925

Western Valley Family Practice Community Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital

2237 Redlands Parkway 2021 North 12 2635 N. 7th Street

Grand Junction, CO 81507 Grand Junction, CO 81501 Grand Junction, CO 81502

970-243-1707 ER: 970-256-6400 970-244-2273

Other: _______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Comments or Additional Information: _____________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Is Colorado Mesa University your only employer? Yes No

If no, who is your secondary employer? ___________________________________________________

What are your position title and duties for secondary employer? _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Last date worked for secondary employer: _________________________________________________

By signing below, I certify that the information provided on this form is true and accurate to the best of my

knowledge.

Employee Signature_________________________________________Date:________________

Revised 03/18/2015 R:HR:WorkersComp


Employee Accident Report

(To be completed by injured employee)

Employee’s Name: ________________________________________________

Date of Injury: ___________ Time of Injury: _________________________

Please explain how accident occurred:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Describe effected body parts:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Employee’s recommendations for corrective action (how can this be prevented from

happening again?):

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Employee Signature: Date:


Appendices

SURGICAL CASE REQUIREMENTS

The following cases are required for program completion.

Surgical Specialty

Total # of

Cases Require

d


Required

Maximum # of Second Scrub Cases That Can Be Applied Towards 150 Cases

General Surgery 30 20 10 Surgical Specialties

Cardiac/Thoracic ENT Eye CV Neuro OB-GYN Oral/Maxillofacial Orthopedics Peripheral Vascular Plastic/Reconstructive Procurement/Transplantatio

n

90

60

30

Diagnostic Endoscopy

10 diagnostic endoscopy

Bronchoscopy Colonoscopy Cystoscopy cases may be applied

EGD ERCP towards the second scrub Esophagoscopy cases

Laryngoscopy Panendoscopy Sinuscopy Ureteroscopy

Labor & Delivery 5 vaginal deliveries may be applied

towards the second scrub cases Totals 120 80 40

*These case requirements exceed the Standards set forth by CAAHEP. Students will

be required to meet the CAAHEP minimums in addition to extra cases that the RCHC

Surgical Technology Program requires. Descriptions of clinical requirement numbers

will be given to students at the beginning of each term and proper documentation

must be submitted by the student to show proof of case number completion.

120 Total Cases 30 General First Scrub Cases 90 Specialty First Scrub Cases

o 10 first scrubs evenly distributed in six of the above listed specialties

10 Additional First or Second Scrub cases o 30 additional scrubs in six of the above listed specialties o 20 additional scrubs in General cases


DEFINITIONS OF CLINICAL ROLES

FIRST SCRUB ROLE The student surgical technologist shall perform the following duties during any given surgical procedure with proficiency. The following list is provided to identify the items that must be completed in order to document a case in the first scrub role. A student not meeting the five criteria below cannot count the case in the first scrub role and the case must be documented in the second scrub role or observation role. • Verify supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. • Set up the sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, medication(s) and solutions

needed for the procedure. • Perform counts with the circulator prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed. • Pass instruments and supplies to the sterile surgical team members during the procedure. • Maintain sterile technique as measured by recognized breaks in technique and

demonstrate knowledge of how to correct with appropriate technique.

SECOND SCRUB ROLE The second scrub role is defined as the student who is at the sterile field who has not met all criteria for the first scrub role, but actively participates in the surgical procedure in its entirety by completing any of the following: • Sponging • Suctioning • Cutting suture • Holding retractors • Manipulating endoscopic camera

OBSERVATION ROLE The observation role is defined as the student who is in the operating room performing roles that do not meet the criteria for the first or second scrub role. These observation cases are not to be included in the required case count, but must be documented by the program.


STUDENT DOCUMENTATION

Clinical Case Log Sheets & Clinical Summary Totals Sheet


General Surgery, Diagnostics, L&D Reports enable the student to keep an accurate record of the surgical procedures in those areas. The report will differentiate between procedures that show the student participated in the role of 1st scrub or 2nd scrub.



Clinical Summary Totals is helpful in assessing numbers of cases in each

specialty and how many 1st and 2nd scrubs had in each specialty. This data is a mandatory requirement of our accrediting agency CAAHEP.

The Surgical Case Log Sheets and Clinical Summary Totals Sheet are part of your permanent file.

Incomplete, inaccurate, intentional falsification of records or failure to turn in

forms will be grounds for dismissal from the program!



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