Parkland College Surgical Technology Program STUDENT HANDBOOK

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1 Parkland College Surgical Technology Program STUDENT HANDBOOK

2 Table of Contents -1- I. Parkland College Surgical Technology Program Accreditation and Surgical Technology Organizations Parkland College Mission and Purposes Parkland Statement of Core Values. 4 Parkland College Civility Statement...4 Surgical Technology Advisory Committee...4 Surgical Technology Mission and Philosophy...4 Surgical Technology Program Goals Surgical Technology Program Objectives Surgical Conscience 6 Statement on Policy Compliance.6 Surgical Technology Catalog Page for AY II. Admission Policies Selective Admissions Process 8 Essential Qualifications 8 Required Spoken and Written English 10 Disability Services..10 III. Surgical Technology Program Policies Academic Policies.10 Grading and Course Enrollment Grade Appeals and Due Process..11 Name and Address Changes.11 Required Text Books.11 Computer Access and Skills.12 Student and Cobra...12 Cell Phone Use in Lab and Lecture. 13 Student and Faculty Evaluations Student Records and Confidentiality 13 Leave of Absence and Readmission after Leave of Absence.13 Readmission Policy Graduation Requirements Clinical Case Log Requirements.15 Certification Exam and Course Completion 17 Petition to Graduate.17 Pinning Ceremony 17 IV. Health and Safety Policies Essential Qualifications..17 Background Check Drug Testing. 18 Pregnancy Statement Communicable Diseases Communicable Disease Policy.19 Health Records...20 Skin Integrity...21 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure...21 Ionizing Radiation.21 Latex Allergy and Latex Sensitivity Student Health Status Inclement Weather.22 Public Safety Escorts.22 Classroom or Lab Emergencies.23

3 College Emergencies.. 23 Medical Liability Insurance..23 Smoke Free Campus..23 V. Clinical Admittance, Privileges, Progression and Dismissal Statement on Student Employment Clinical Grading and Evaluation..24 Clinical Incident Reporting- Needle Stick and Exposures.24 Clinical Daily Check-in/Check-out Clinical Transportation/Parking Clinical Progression and Failure 24 Clinical Dismissal Patient Assignments at Clinical Student Work Policy at Clinical Student Role at Clinical VI. VII. VIII. IX. Student Conduct, Professional Behavior, Appearance and Standards Professional Behavior Social Media Chain of Command 26 Dress Code and Appearance 26 Personal Hygiene 26 Academic Honesty 27 Circumstances Which May Lead to Immediate Dismissal of a Student Code of Ethics/Student Conduct.28 HIPAA Compliance Classroom and Laboratory Rules Parkland College Policies Student Services. 31 Extended Absences 31 Absences Due to Religious Obligations. 32 Center for Academic Success. 32 Disability Services. 32 Parkland College Library.. 32 Parkland College Campus Police.. 32 Presentation Center 33 Recording Lectures and Discussion in Lecture 33 Title IX- Sexual Harassment, Violence and Misconduct...33 Online Resources 33 Health Professions Policies Clinical Failure and Grading Interprofessional Teamwork Social Networking Spoken and Written English Student Hearing Process Student Policy Compliance Affirmation Signature Page

4 -3- Welcome to the Parkland College Surgical Technology Program. This program offers students an opportunity to learn the theory, skills, and values to practice as a competent and professional surgical technologist. This handbook has been prepared to assist you in your progression through the Parkland College Surgical Technology Program. It is intended to be used in addition to each course syllabi, manuals, and information on the Cobra Learning Management System. Thorough understanding of the program of learning, policies, and procedures is essential for successful completion of the program. It is your responsibility to abide by the contents of this handbook. The manual and the policies and procedures are subject to regular update by the college and/or program faculty but revised at least annually in August. I. Parkland Surgical Technology Program Program Accreditation and Surgical Technology Organizations The Parkland College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) CAAHEP US Highway 19 North Suite 158 Clearwater, FL P: F: E: mail@caahep.org Professional Organization for Surgical Technologists: Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) 6 W. Dry Creek Circle Littleton, CO (303) Certification Examination: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite #100 Littleton, CO (800) ARC/STSA 6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110 Littleton, CO (303) Surgical Technology Student Organization: Parkland Surgical Technology Club Advisor: Rebecca Masters Contact Information: rmasters@parkland.edu Office: L132 Purpose: Students in the Surgical Technology program can share clinical experiences, develop their leadership skills and professionalism, and support each other throughout their growth in the program through this club. The Surgical Technology Club provides college and community awareness through service and support to the College and community.

5 The Mission of Parkland College -4- The mission of Parkland College is to engage the community in learning The following purposes are of equal importance in fulfilling the mission of Parkland College: Serve students by providing High-quality and responsive developmental, technical-vocational, transfer and lifelong educational programs High-quality and responsive support services A climate throughout the college that values and promotes integrity, inquiry, diversity, inclusion, active citizenship, global awareness and academic freedom Serve employees by providing a supportive and responsive work environment Serve the larger community by providing services and resources that promote the intellectual, cultural and economic development of Illinois Community College District 505 Statement of Core Values The Surgical Technology program believes strongly in the Parkland Core Values espoused by Parkland College: Honesty and Integrity, Fairness and Just Treatment, Responsibility, Multiculturalism, Education, and Public Trust. Essentially, these values set guidelines for surgical technology students and faculty should treat you and how you should treat each other. Civility Statement Our College Core Values of fair and just treatment and responsibility serve as guide posts for civility. Parkland College is committed to campus wide civility by cultivating a community where the faculty, staff, and students: Respect people and property Show empathy and tolerance Demonstrate concern for and fairness towards others Employ critical thinking and patience Accept accountability for their actions. Surgical Technology Program Advisory Committee The program must regularly assess its goals, outcomes and learning domains. Program personnel identify and respond to changes in the needs or expectations of the Program s communities of interest. The Program Advisory Committee assists the Program Director in maintaining a program of continuing development. The committee reviews, evaluates and recommends surgical technology student policies, procedures and regulations. The committee reviews changes in accreditations or program structure and assists in approving proposed changes to the program. The advisory committee meets annually in the spring. Advisory Committee membership is available in the College Catalog.

6 -5- Parkland Surgical Technology Mission Statement The mission and philosophy of the Surgical Technology program is congruent with the mission, goals and values of Parkland College. The Surgical Technology Program faculty is dedicated to providing a high quality program. The faculty believes the student to be a unique, creative individual that is responsible for the active participation in the learning process. In conjunction with this, the faculty's role is to facilitate the learner's optimal technical, ethical, intellectual, emotional and professional development. Parkland Surgical Technology Philosophy The program philosophy reflects faculty beliefs that surgical technology is a patient-centered discipline whose members strive for excellence and demonstrate integrity by providing safe and ethical care to a diverse population of patients including, but not limited to, race, religion, culture and age. Surgical Technology is a service-oriented profession that has evolved and expanded in both depth and scope to a high professional level. Surgical technologists have an obligation to practice their profession safely and protect their patients from harm. Student must recognize that they are accountable for their actions and clinical decisions. Through formal theoretical and technical instruction, the certified surgical technologist (CST) becomes a vital member of the surgical team. The CST works together with the registered nurse and other surgical team members in the performance of duties that range from the simple to the highly complex. Each member of the surgical team has clearly defined roles. The CST must be cognizant of the inherent dangers in performing tasks outside of his or her scope of professional practice. The surgical technologist must be flexible, alert and prepared to meet the needs of the profession. Learning activities range from the simple to the highly complex and are selected on the basis of affecting behavioral changes in the student which will promote the attainment of career goals. Students are introduced to a wide variety of instructional approaches which we believe will enhance learning. The program of learning, consisting of a blend of general and specialty courses, is designed to meet the objectives of the program in terms of developing independent thinking, formation of values and attitudes and the development of skills. The faculty believes that these activities should be evaluated jointly by the student and instructor. Employment opportunities for the surgical technologist are excellent. Certification is increasingly being required for employment. The faculty supports the need for mandatory certification and the requirement of continuing education courses for continued certification. It is a mandatory requirement to graduate from the Surgical Technology Program that each student takes the national certification examination within 30 days of graduation. This exam is computer based and will be taken at Parkland College. Program Goals The goal of the Certificate/Associate in Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

7 Surgical Technology Program Objectives to Meet Program Goal In order to achieve this goal, the faculty uses a variety of assessment methods to ensure that the graduates: 1. Demonstrate professional and effective communication with members of the surgical team with increasing engagement, increasing intuition, increasing interpretation of verbal and visual clues. 2. Demonstrate entry level surgical judgment following established procedures relying on previous learned information and experiences responding with increasing speed and anticipation while staying calm and focused. 3. Demonstrate a surgical conscience by applying principles of aseptic technique to establish and maintain a sterile field. 4. Demonstrate complete and accurate surgical case preparation based on knowledge gained from anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, principles in General Education courses. 5. Demonstrate continued professional development in being prepared for the profession and providing safe care. Participate in life- long learning and maintaining certification in order to keep pace with changing procedures and technology in surgery. 6. Acquire an understanding of legal, moral, medical values, and ethical concerns related to the surgical patient and surgical team during the perioperative phase of care. 7. Provide safe and professional surgical care that reflects the values and ethics of the program, considers the dignity and biopsychosocial needs of the patient. Surgical Conscience All surgical team members must strictly adhere to the principles of asepsis and the practice of sterile technique. The honest and moral integrity necessary to uphold these standards is called surgical conscience. Each individual must be conscientious enough to recognize and correct breaks in sterile technique, whether committed alone or in the presence of others. Any student who hesitates or refuses to admit a break in the sterile technique will not be allowed to continue in the program. There is no compromise of sterile technique. Sterility must constantly be checked and maintained. Surgical team members constantly monitor their own technique, as well as that of other team members. If a surgical team member notifies a student or other team member that they have had a break in technique, surgical conscience requires that you take corrective action immediately, even if a student or team member are uncertain of the error. The safety of the surgical patient must come first. Any lapse in sterile technique may put the patient at risk. Parkland Surgical Technology Student Policies & Procedures The Surgical Technology Program complies with all student policies and procedures approved by the Parkland College Board of Trustees including the Student Conduct Code, Student Grievance Policies and Procedures, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Student Dismissal. (Refer to current college catalog and student policies and procedures: ( The Surgical Technology Program and Health Professions have established policies and procedures that are in addition to College policies and procedures. They are reviewed annually and changes/updates are shared with students prior to implementation in the form of individual updates and/or revisions in the published handbook. All program students are expected to obtain and maintain a copy of the current student handbook and abide by the policies and procedures at all times. -6-

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9 II. Admissions Policies -8- NOTE: THE FOLLOWING POLICIES APPLY TO ALL SUR COURSES. ADDITIONAL COURSE SPECIFIC POLICIES WILL BE INCLUDED IN EACH SYLLABUS THAT IS DISTRIBUTED ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. IF A SYLLABUS CHANGE IS NECESSARY, THE STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO THE CHANGE IN THE POLICY OR PROCEDURE. Selective Admissions To assure each student is prepared to enter a program and be successful there is a Selective Admission process to complete in addition to being accepted to Parkland College. Students wishing to enter one of our health professions must apply and be accepted. Information regarding the Selective Admissions Process can be found in the College Catalog. Essential Qualifications Students matriculating in and graduating from a Parkland College (Surgical Technology) health career program must be able to meet the Essential Requirements of the academic program and must not pose a threat to the well-being of patients, other students, staff, or themselves. As an incoming Surgical Technology student you will need, at a minimum, the following types of skills and abilities and will need to maintain and demonstrate these abilities throughout the program. The student must have the ability to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations: ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS QUALIFICATIONS Cognitive Learn and perform quickly without repetition of instructions. Develop and improve skills in the organization of work and in assisting the surgeon by learning to use economy in time and motion. Access needed information effectively and efficiently, evaluate information and its sources critically, use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose, understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and access and use information ethically. Utilize a variety of teaching/learning methods and strategies in both individual and collaborative learning situations. Engage in decision-making and problem-solve in stressful situations. Access, evaluate, and use a variety of information resources such as library services, electronic catalogs, databases in an efficient, ethical and legal manner Affective Professional attitudes including but not limited to: excellence, accountability, excellence, iniative, responsibility, service, honor, honesty, integrity, respect for others, compassion. Psychomotor and Full range of motion of body joints. Sensory Execute controlled motor movements to provide direct care and emergency treatment to patients, e.g. transferring, lifting, turning patients and providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Stand unassisted for eight (8) continuous hours. Carry/lift instrument trays and patients weighing up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Maintain adequate skin integrity, without the presence of open, weeping lesions. Peripheral vision to organize own work based on what is happening at the surgical site and the surgeon Program Outcome I IV VII VI VII I II III IV

10 Differentiate color. Distinguish right from left. Demonstrate fine motor skills and visual acuity in order to accurately manipulate needles and sutures finer than a human hair. Demonstrate auditory acuity (with correction, if needed) that includes accurately understanding muffled voices (through the mask) with extraneous background noise Possess impeccable personal hygiene due to surgical site infection risk and the close proximity in which the surgical team works with each other and the patient. Visual ability and acuity sufficient for observation and assessment necessary during a surgical procedure. Communication Utilize the English language to communicate effectively in a rational, coherent manner, both orally, and in writing, with individuals of all professions and social levels. Occupational Exposures Behavioral and Emotional Professional Behavior Criminal Background Checks Recognize that the work environment will include exposure to diseases, blood and body fluids, and toxic substances (sterilants, x- rays, fumes, latex). Adapt effectively to changing environments. Withstand unusual smells (cauterized tissue). Maintain composure when subjected to high stress levels. Maintain consistent mental alertness for a period of up to eight (8) continuous hours. Respond in an emotionally controlled manner in learning situations, especially those with high tension levels. Refrain from intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs in such a manner as to adversely affect performance or activities in the classroom, lab or clinical setting. Access transportation in order to get to clinical assignments in a timely manner and before Maintain punctuality, positive work attitude and respect for others, professionalism and the ability to interact with persons of diverse backgrounds. Practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, without regard to social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems. Commitment to the patient, whether an individual, family, group or community Promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and all rights of the patient. Follows all Professional standards, ethics and values. Deliver appropriate and compassionate care to all patients, maintaining honesty and confidentiality. No disqualifying conditions according to the IDPH healthcare worker background check act by deadlines on admission and throughout the program. No positive drug screen or clearance by the Medical Review Officer. I V II VI VII II VI VII VI VII

11 -10- Required Spoken and Written English Spoken and written language skills are critical to student success in clinical courses. Accurate communication between the student and patients and families, care providers, physicians, all hospital employees, and faculty is essential to patient safety. It is always with the safety of the patient in mind that the Spoken and Written English Policy/Procedure was developed. See also Health Professions Policy in this Handbook. Disability Services The Office of Disability Services (DS) facilitates equal access for students with disabilities by coordinating accommodations and support services, and cultivating a campus culture that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students. Students seeking reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, are required to register with the Office of Disability Services. Registration with the DS office must be initiated by the student in a timely manner, whenever possible, to ensure that accommodations coincide with the start of the semester. It is the responsibility of the student to present the accommodation code card to the instructor and discuss accommodation arrangements. Services received in high school or at other colleges/universities, or identified through a recent diagnosis do not automatically transfer to Parkland College. You must provide documentation of disability. This can include: a letter from a physician, an IEP, 504 plan, psychological evaluation or similar documents. Note: Accommodation letters from other colleges or universities are not acceptable forms of documentation. III. Surgical Technology Program Policies Academic Policies Grading and Course Enrollment Policies 1. An Incomplete (I) grade in any Surgical Technology or supportive course that is in specific sequence is not permitted for continued progression in the program. Students earning less than a C grade in any first year course may not progress to second year SUR courses. The student should meet with the program director to complete the Program Withdrawal Form. 2. Students earning less than a 75% grade in any Surgical Technology or supportive course may not continue in the Surgical Technology Program. Students earning less than an 80% average on practical examinations in SUR 231 and SUR 232 may not continue in the Surgical Technology Program. Students are required to set up a conference with the program director if they fail or withdraw from a program course. 3. College policy states that if it becomes necessary to withdraw from any class, including the Surgical Technology classes for any reason, you must do so officially. The forms to withdraw must be obtained and signed by Carolyn Ragsdale, Program Director. Failure to turn in an official program withdrawal form prior to the withdrawal deadline results in an F grade for each class. 4. Students who withdraw from SUR courses or fail an SUR course will be automatically dismissed from the SUR program. Students need to re-apply to the SUR program to be considered for readmission. Readmission will be based on score and pending seat availability. 5. Students who withdraw from the surgical technology program a second time are no longer eligible for readmission. Students will only be readmitted (if qualified by the selective admissions score) one time. 6. A student may earn an F and not a W if the student has been involved in illegal, unethical or

12 -11- grossly unsafe practices at clinical. Additionally, a clinical student may earn an F and not a W when the student has not successfully met the specified requirements of a remediation plan or demonstrates such behaviors during the last semester even in the absence of prior issues." If a student fails clinical course with reasons previously stated, the student may not be eligible for admission to any Parkland health career program. Final decisions are made by faculty in each specific program along with Health Professions Administration. 7. First year students need to complete BIO 121, 122, 123, ENG 101, 102 and PSY 101 with a C or better before continuing to second year. Grade Appeals and Due Process Due Process Students always have the right to be heard and to appeal decisions made by the program director and/or faculty. If an issue arises in class, you must speak to the course instructor first. If an issue arises in clinical, contact the clinical coordinator. If the issue is unresolved, then the program director will meet with the student and the instructor or clinical coordinator. If the student is still not satisfied and the issue is unresolved, the student may set up an appointment with the department chair of Health Professions. If the issue remains unresolved, an HP Review Committee may offer advice or possible solutions to resolve the grievance - (optional step in process) If the issue remains unresolved, the student may file a grievance according to college policy located in the Student Handbook. Students who wish to appeal a grade should follow the Chain of Command. a. Speak with the instructor that assigned the grade. b. If that is unsuccessful, speak with the Program Director. c. If that is unsuccessful, speak with Health Professions Department Chair d. If that is unsuccessful, the student can request a Health Professions Review hearing. e. If that is unsuccessful, the student should follow the Grievance Procedure outlined in the Parkland Student Policy and Procedure Manual. Name and Address Change It is the student s responsibility to ensure that the student s legal name is in the Parkland system. Students should also update the address on file with Parkland College. Only the student s legal name can be used to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and the name must match what Parkland College has for the official student record. Required Text Books Every course syllabus lists the required text books needed to complete the course. It is the expectation of the Program that students will purchase or rent every text book listed.

13 -12- Computer Access and Skills Students in the Program should have computer access to complete online and computer assignments and assessments. If the student does not have access to the internet or a computer at home, it is suggested the student utilize an open lab at Parkland prior to leaving campus. Basic computer skills required to participate in the Surgical Technology Program include ability to use Word, to write single and group s, to use the Internet, to conduct on-line research, to use Powerpoint, to access grades from WebAdvisor, and ability to participate in on-line instruction and assessment using Cobra. Students are required to demonstrate basic computer competency in keyboarding and basic computer skills. A survey of required skills will be administered in SUR 150. A student who demonstrates below average performance will be required to complete a Computer Technology Course (CTC) to improve computer skills. Students are required to demonstrate basic computer competency skills as a graduation. requirement for Student and Cobra: The College and the Program will communicate with the student via the student account. It is the responsibility of the student to check student weekly and before each class session. Exceptions to assignment and assessment deadlines will not be adjusted if an announcement was made via student at least 24 hours in advance. All course material included on the course Learning Management System (Cobra) requires a student to utilize a secure log in and password to access their content. Parkland policy, 3.41 ensures that students protect their user information and do not share with anyone. Users are responsible for safeguarding their username and password and for using them only as authorized. Sharing accounts and/or passwords with another person, or attempting to obtain access to another person s account is prohibited. Each user is responsible for all transactions made under the authorization of his or her Parkland username. Verification processes are used to protect student privacy. For online courses in which tests are proctored, a photo ID that matches the user at the computer is required; or students may be required to go to a testing center in person with photo ID. All student records are protected by FERPA and faculty do not provide access to student information within the course without a need to know. Students are notified of projected additional costs through the listing of course fees in the class schedule, and any additional costs for course-related materials will be included in the course syllabus Tech Service Desk The Tech Service Desk is a one-stop shop for Parkland students seeking assistance with Parkland technologies, including my.parkland, , Cobra Learning, Wi-Fi, ParklandOne, Microsoft Office 365, and more. The Tech Service Desk may be contacted in several ways: Call TechHelp@parkland.edu Stop by Room A184 Service hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Visit the Parkland Library Tech assistance available: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday

14 -13- Access the Tech Service Desk Website on For helpful articles, check out the Parkland College Knowledge Base ( Cell phones in lab and lecture Having cell phones during class is a privilege. Cell phones should be on silent mode and available for emergency notification only. Cell phones should not be removed from pockets, purses or back packs at any time during class. Cell phones should not be present in the student s lap or on the desk. When the instructor announces the hourly break, the student can use the phone. The above rule is also applicable during open lab and lab sections even when the instructor is in the mock operating room. Separate guidelines for cell phone use at clinical are found in clinical syllabi for SUR 232, 274 and 275 Student- Faculty Evaluations Ongoing evaluation of student performance is used to determine progress and deficiency and will be called to the student's attention. Each semester, the instructor will review and summarize the students academic performance. Midterm and final grades are posted to the Parkland Web Advisor. Students are able to view their assignment and course grades at any time through the grade book in Cobra. Each semester, the program director will evaluate all students transcripts to determine if the student has met the pre-requisites for progression into the next semester, and the requirements for graduation. At the conclusion of each course, students will be requested to complete an evaluation of the course content, process, and individual faculty performance. Anonymity of each student's responses is assured. None of the Surgical Technology faculty have has access to the course evaluations until the evaluations are summarized by an outside administrative assistant. Student Records and Confidentiality Faculty are required to maintain student s privacy in accordance with the Family Education Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA). The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, also known as the Buckley Amendment, helps protect the privacy of student records. The Act provides for the right to inspect and review education records, the right to seek to amend those records and to limit disclosure of information from the records. The Act applies to all institutions that are the recipients of federal funding. Records, files, documents and other materials which contain information directly related to a student and maintained by Parkland College or by someone acting for the College. Only the student or entities that the student has given written consent can receive information about the student s grades or progress. Please refer to FERPA information on the Parkland website: Leave of Absence A Leave of Absence signifies that the student intends to withdraw from the program and plans to continue within one academic calendar year. With the exception of Title IX leaves, a student who requests a leave for a year from the program must be in good academic standing. If the student is failing any course required in the program, a leave will not be granted. If the student is in good academic standing, the student must meet with the Program Director to develop an Academic Action Plan for readmission. Courses may have to be repeated depending on the semester of the leave. Depending on the timing of the leave request, space may not be available in the next cohort. If the student fails to follow the Action Plan for readmission to the next cohort, the student

15 -14- will not be readmitted. If the student does not return to the program the following year, the Action Plan for readmission will be void and the student will need to follow the process for reapplying to the program for their second and final admission. Readmission Policies Students who fail or withdraw from any SUR course, must withdraw from the Surgical Technology Program and re-apply for the Surgical Technology Program in the admissions department. College policy states that if it becomes necessary to withdraw from any class, including the surgical technology classes for any reason, you must do so officially. The forms to withdraw must be obtained and signed by Carolyn Ragsdale, Program Director. Failure to turn in an official program withdrawal form prior to the due date will result in an F grade for each class. Students that withdraw and re-apply will be subject to the same selective admissions criteria that apply to the new applicants for the SUR program. Any completed SUR courses will be used in the scoring for readmission. The student will follow the criteria and requirements of the catalog that is current with their readmission year. Students who withdraw from the Surgical Technology Program a second time are no longer eligible for readmission. Students will only be readmitted one time. All second year courses will have to be repeated regardless of the grade earned if readmitted. The courses are all concurrent enrollment. The student is responsible for paying any repeat course fees that are assessed for readmission. First year courses may not have to be repeated if a grade of A or B was earned and they were taken the year prior. Readmitted students will receive individual Action Plans (contracts) that will specifically list the activities/courses the student must follow in order to be readmitted and subsequently have the opportunity for success. The student will meet with the Surgical Technology Program Director for advising and course sequence information before the first week of class. Readmitted students will not be guaranteed their choice of preferred clinical practice facility or clinical instructors. Students that are readmitted will add all surgical cases previously scrubbed and documented on the Surgical Case Log if the cases were completed within 18 months of current cohort. Students will be denied readmission if the cause for withdrawal or failure was due to safety concerns or the inability to comprehend aseptic technique principles. Students will be denied readmission if the cause for withdrawal or failure violation in the Code of Ethics or Confidentiality Clause. Students will be denied readmission if the cause for withdrawal or failure was due to disregard for Program, College or clinical site policies. Students that withdraw failing or fail a clinical or lab course will be reviewed on a case by case basis by program faculty and Health Professions administration.

16 -15- Graduation Requirements Clinical Case Log Requirements According to CAAHEP and ARCSTSA Standard III C, the program should publish the clinical case requirement for successful completion of the program as defined in the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology (6 th edition). All students must meet the following clinical case requirement. If a student is not progressing adequately, the student may not meet the following requirements. If a student does not meet the following requirements, it may be necessary to withdraw from the program. Goal Statement: The goal of the Surgical Rotation Case Requirements is to contribute to the development of a well-rounded, competent, entry-level surgical technologist. Objectives from the 6e Revised Clinical Case Requirements, taken from Association of Surgical Technologists web site: I. The surgical technology program is required to verify through the surgical rotation documentation the students' progression in the scrub role in surgical procedures of increased complexity as he/she moves towards entry-level graduate competency. A. While it is understood that no program is able to control surgical case volume or the availability of various surgical specialties, it is the responsibility of the program to provide students with a diversified surgical rotation experience. B. No information in this document prevents programs from exceeding the minimum established by the Surgical Rotation Case Requirements. II. Students must complete a minimum of 120 cases as delineated below. A. General Surgery cases 1. Students must complete a minimum of 30 cases in General Surgery; 20 which must be performed in the First Scrub Role. The remaining 10 cases may be performed in either the First or Second Scrub Role. B. Specialty cases 1. Students must complete a minimum of90 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. The remaining 30 surgical specialty cases may be performed in anysurgical specialty either in the First or Second Scrub Role. C. Optional surgical specialties 1. Diagnostic endoscopy cases and vaginal delivery cases are not mandatory. However, up to 10 diagnostic endoscopic cases and 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''

17 -16- rather than in the OB/GYN specialty. D. Case experience in the Second Scrub Role is not mandatory. E. Observation cases must be documented, but do not count towards the 120 required cases. F. Counting cases 1. Cases will be counted and documented according to surgical specialty (exception being diagnostic endoscopic cases; refer to II. C.I.a. above). 2. Examples of counting cases a. Trauma patient requires a splenectomy and repair of a Lefort I fracture. Two cases can be counted and documented since the splenectomy is general surgery specialty and repair of LeFort I is oral-maxillofacial surgical specialty. b. Patient requires a breast biopsy followed by mastectomy. It is one pathology, breast cancer, and the specialty is general surgery; therefore, it is counted and documented as one procedure - one case. c. Endoscopic cases that convert to an open case (e.g.: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy converted to an Open Cholecystectomy) are counted and documented as one (I) procedure--one case. First Scrub Role (referred to S1 in the Case Log). 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. The Second Scrub Role( referred to S2 in the Case Log) 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 by performing one or more of the following: Sponging Suctioning Cutting suture Holding retractors Manipulating endoscopic camera The Observation Role( referred to O in the Case Log) 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 document. The clinical case logs will be distributed and explained in SUR 232 (first clinical course). The case log must stay intact with required pages that were distributed. It is a shared responsibility of faculty and the student to ensure that all cases are confirmed and documented correctly. It is a shared responsibility of faculty and the student to ensure that all preceptors/instructors that initial the case log are confirmed and listed on the Signature Page of the document.

18 Falsifying clinical documentation will result in immediate termination from the program NBSTSA Certification Examination and Course Completion The certification examination for the surgical technologist will be given during the last week of SUR 275 (usually July). The date of the exam will be distributed the fall prior to the cohort completion date. Students must complete the examination in order to complete the course and graduate from the program. Students that do not sit for this examination will be required to make arrangements to test at an alternate location and must test within 30 days of campus testing for each cohort. Students that do not sit for this examination will earn an incomplete grade for SUR 275. Incompletes not resolved by the last day of SUR 275, the I grade will be changed to an F in the course. If the incomplete is not resolved within 30 days (timeline is determined by NBSTSA), the student will be responsible for paying another certification testing fee in order to complete the testing requirement. Petition to Graduate Admissions form, Petition to Graduate needs to be completed in January or February prior to the student s July completion date. It is the responsibility of the student to know and fulfill all academic requirements when notified by Admissions of a deficit in the requirements. The Program Director will confirm with Admissions that each student has met the criteria of Surgical Technology Program AAS Pinning Ceremony Surgical Technology students will have the opportunity to participate in a July Pinning Ceremony in the at Parkland. The Pinning Ceremony is scheduled on the last day of class during the final semester of the program. Parkland College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Office of Disability Services by phone at , or by at disabilityservices@parkland.edu. To provide seamless access please submit all requests two weeks in advance of your participation or visit. IV. Health and Safety Policies Essential Qualifications Unique combinations of cognitive, affective, psycho-motor, physical and social abilities are required to perform satisfactorily these functions. In addition to being essential for successful program completion, these qualifications are also necessary to ensure the health and safety of patients, fellow students and faculty, and other healthcare providers. Refer to Essential Qualification List in Section II of this handbook. Background Check The conduct standards for Healthcare Professionals and students are higher than those of the ordinary student or citizen because of the inherent responsibilities assumed by their role with patients, and the trust the public places on their profession to do no harm. The Program Director will distribute the process for a completing a background check and no other process may be substituted for this requirement. The vendor will report findings to the Dean and will use Illinois Department of Public Health s list of Disqualifying Conditions to determine clinical eligibility.

19 -18- If the student is not cleared to attend clinical at one facility, the student will not be placed at another facility. The student will be administratively withdrawn from the Surgical Technology Program. The cost of the background check will be covered by course fees in SUR 116. Students will not attend clinical until proof of the background check has been presented to the Program Director. If you have a background check hit and you are not cleared, you will be dropped from the program. If you have a background hit and you would like to apply or have a waiver for the incident, you will be dropped from the program and moved to the end of the alternate list until cleared with the possibility of not being admitted. Drug Testing Parkland College Health Professions is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and academic environment in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and in Accordance with Parkland College Policy for a Drug-Free Workplace. Some clinical sites may require a nine panel drug screen in order to attend clinical. If the student is not cleared to attend clinical at one facility, the student will not be placed at another facility. The student will be administratively withdrawn from the Surgical Technology Program. The cost of the drug screen will be covered by course fees in SUR 116. Students will not attend clinical until proof of a clear drug screen has been presented to the Program Director. If you have a failed drug screen and you are not cleared, you will be dropped from the program. If you have a failed drug screen and you would like to apply or have a waiver for the incident, you will be dropped from the program and moved to the end of the alternate list until you have been cleared. It is possible that an alternate will not be admitted. Pregnancy Statement A student must notify the program director as soon as pregnancy is determined. Confidentiality will be maintained, but the safety of the student/fetus is most important. The student will meet with the program director and the Dean of Students. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 provides pregnant students with certain rights regarding their education. For information, contact Dr. Marietta Turner, Dean of Students at or via at mturner@parkland.edu. During the course of clinical rotation, students will come into contact with procedures that require radiation. Other types of exposure such as cement fumes during total joint procedures and mask anesthesia may also interfere with pregnancy. It is critical that any students who are trying to become pregnant or who are currently pregnant tell their clinical instructor or the program director immediately. The first three months of pregnancy is the most important time to protect you and your fetus. Other staff at the clinical facility may need to be informed in order to protect you from exposure in the operating room. In the absence of notification you will not be considered pregnant. Student will need to meet with the Radiation Safety Officer and the Surgical Technology Program director for safety education while at clinical.

20 -19- Chronic Communicable Diseases Students who contract a communicable disease or manifest an active lesion must inform the lead course instructor and program director. Appropriate precautions and/or postponement of patient treatment will be decided upon by the lead instructor and program directors. (Flu, mono, salmonella, chicken pox, mumps) Parkland College places a high priority on the need to prevent the spread of chronic communicable diseases on campus. The College is committed to educating its staff, students and the community about communicable diseases. (See Parkland College Student Handbook) Communicable Disease Policy Parkland Policy The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has specified disease which are contagious, infectious, communicable, and dangerous to the public health in Section of the Rules and Regulations for the Control of Communicable Diseases. The purpose of this policy is to insure College compliance with those and other existing state and federal rules, regulations, and laws. Parkland College places a high priority on protecting the health and safety of its campus community and aims to reduce communicable disease exposure risk without unlawfully discriminating in enrollment or employment practices. To that end, Parkland College will adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Parkland College will be in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to those students and employees who have communicable diseases. Any college decisions made resulting from a student or employee s health-related circumstances will be made with input from the office of Disability services and will depend on each unique instance, applicable confidentiality considerations, and relevant medical facts. 2. Parkland College will follow guidelines as directed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 3. Parkland College will consider the welfare of the campus community while respecting the privacy and needs of the individuals involved. 4. Parkland College will make available to all members of the college community educational opportunities about disease transmission and prevention and will encourage preventive measures including, but not limited to, immunizations against meningitis and flu as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and the American College Health Association. 5. Parkland College will provide appropriate and non-discriminatory services for persons living with infectious disease(s). 6. Parkland College will comply with NCAA regulations to reduce infection risk for those students involved in varsity and intramural contact sports. 7. Parkland College will follow occupational safety and health standards mandated under federal and state law with regard to the transmission of blood-borne pathogens in an effort to prevent transmission of disease in classrooms, laboratories, and work spaces as outlined in the Exposure Control Plan. This compliance will be coordinated by the Wellness Coordinator. 8. Parkland College will, when necessary, isolate infected persons and/or quarantine their contacts in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines and within the parameters of the College Emergency Plan as managed by the Crisis Management Team. 9. The Vice President for Student Services will administer this policy subject to applicable personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements. Any actions undertaken pursuant to this policy will be in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Parkland College policies and the best interest of all parties involved. The Vice President for Student Services will also act as a spokesperson for the campus regarding all communicable disease policy-related decisions and/or changes. Any possibility of harboring contagious diseases must be reported to the clinical instructor prior to attending clinical. Students who pose health risks to personnel or patients or to themselves will not attend clinical. Examples: chickenpox, pink eye, fever, uncontrolled cough, open lesions on the skin.