Report Submission - ID: 17Acad31 Author(s): Jill Davis Unit of Analysis ID Number: 178 College/School: Missoula College Title: Surgical Technology Type: UG State the mission, objectives, and primary functions of this program.: The Surgical Technology program s vision is to become the leader of quality student-centered education while meeting the needs of the community and state of Montana. This is accomplished by unifying and expanding program content to be available on various campuses throughout the state. By doing so, we are: Demonstrating transferability of credits among colleges within the Montana University System Contributing to work-force development by creating program access across Montana Helping to eliminate the shortage of health care workers across Montana s rural areas Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: Function as an entry-level surgical technologist in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Apply knowledge and skills from the biological sciences during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of patient care. Communicate clearly and effectively utilizing spoken, written and technical skills with patients, physicians, and coworkers. Employ appropriate ethical, professional and respectful values while providing care to diverse populations within the healthcare system. Demonstrate a strong surgical conscience, accountability and recognize legal implications of an individual s actions within the healthcare system. Demonstrate his or her role as a cooperative team member in a variety of surgical procedures and settings. Perform necessary activities to prepare patients for surgery utilizing the principles of aseptic technique, critical thinking and problem solving in order to adapt to the ever-changing surgical environment. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize the surgical field, while considering the physiology and urgency of patient care needs. Incorporate learned competencies to assemble and operate instruments, equipment and supplies Demonstrate an entry-level knowledge base by successfully completing the national certification exam. Complete the FTE Detail Excel spreadsheet using the link below.: 17Acad31_CompletetheFTEDetailExcelspreadsheetusingthelinkbelow_0929010537.pdf Identify Special Program Requirements. (e.g., extended credit requirements, accreditation): The collaborating organizations of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) establish, maintain and promote appropriate Standards of quality for educational programs in surgical technology. The Accreditation Review Committee on education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST) assesses program compliance Standards. The extent to which a program complies with the Standards determines its accreditation status. On the basis of compliance with the Standards and recommendation of the ARC-ST, accreditation is granted by CAAHEP, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs. In cooperation with the ARC-ST,
CAAHEP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a non-governmental body which reviews and recognizes accrediting agencies. The Surgical Technology program, including the Outreach campuses, is accredited through CAAHEP and is conducted every ten years. In order for Surgical Technology students to sit for the national certification exam and gain the credential of a Certified Surgical Technologist, the students must graduate from a nationally accredited program. 5YA/Trend of Total Faculty Personnel Costs : Data provided for the Health Professions Department/ Surgical Technology Program reflects a problem with Data Governance at Missoula College and UM. There is no centralized database or common method to efficiently and accurately track expenditures or faculty workload and SCH figures. Providing accurate detail for these metrics would require a dedicated research effort that is beyond the scope and abilities of this document s author. 5YA/Trend of Non-Faculty FTE : Data provided for the Health Professions Department/ Surgical Technology Program reflects a problem with Data Governance at Missoula College and UM. There is no centralized database or common method to efficiently and accurately track expenditures or faculty workload and SCH figures. Providing accurate detail for these metrics would require a dedicated research effort that is beyond the scope and abilities of this document s author. Student Services: Academic Advising Criteria 1. - Bullet 1.: 1. The Surgical Technology program aligns with the UM Mission by providing unique educational experiences such as: clinical rotations at health care facilities, where students gain first-hand experience as a member of an interdisciplinary team focused on providing quality patient care laboratory training where students build skills and confidence by applying didactic concepts blending modes of educational content delivery including lectures, reading and discussion assignments, team projects, presentations, and on-line module completion 2. These unique learning experiences are designed to integrate a solid foundation in the liberal arts and interpersonal skills with professional training using state-of-the-art equipment. 3. The concept of interdisciplinary teamwork is integral to the delivery of health care and to student learning experiences in the Surgical Technology program UM Core Values are reinforced in the Surgical Technology Program In health care, leadership often means advocating for patients while prioritizing their needs & comfort. Leadership instills in students the confidence to execute their duties with skill and efficiency while also working as members of the healthcare team. The Surgical Technology Program offers students the opportunity to develop leadership potential by attending leadership development conferences hosted by state and national Professional Associations. Engagement is addressed by facilitating student participation in state and local professional associations, as well as community-based volunteer health care efforts such as blood drives, career fairs etc. Diversity is addressed by training students to respect the dignity of each individual and apply the concept of compassionate care to ALL patients. Sustainablility is addressed by training and graduating qualified students to ensure a viable workforce for years to come. Criteria 1. - Bullet 2.: Reducing Program resources would undermine the University's contribution to State workforce development Reducing Program resources would impair the education and training students receive and potentially compromise patient safety
Criteria 1. - Bullet 3.: The Surgical Technology Program prepares culturally sensitive, socially responsible graduates by imparting the values of respect for diversity and civic engagementl The Program conveys through rigorous didactic education, the humanistic, scientific and technical foundations of our health care delivery system in general, and those specific to the field of Surgical Technology. By training students in the clinical skills needed to perform outstanding patient care. By placing students in clinical rotations where they gain familiarity with different models of service and management. By continually refining program curriculum to reflect advances in technology and changes in professional standards of care. By partnering with health care facilities and managers to understand the challenges of workforce development. Centralized Data Criteria 2: The Surgical Technology Program accepts a cohort of students each year, and does not offer classes to nonmajors. The Surgical Technology Program is an undergraduate A.A.S. program Like many Health Professions Programs, the Surgical Technology Program is a popular program in high demand.the Program Director and Program faculty advise well over 100 interested and prospective students each semester. This is not captured in the data Application to the Program is competitive, as student interest routinely exceeds program capacity.many students apply two consecutive years before gaining admission; some students complete applications for more than one Health Professions Program. Criteria 2. - Bullet 1.: Trauma Day Missoula College hosts an integrated training day that brings together students from 5 health professions programs to perform a trauma simulation with a mock assessment, diagnosis and treatment on a hypothetical patient the Missoula College Anatomy & Physiology cadaver lab partners with Missoula Bone and Joint to offer educational events showcasing orthopedic surgeries. The events are attended by physicians, technologists, and students in pre-requisite health professions classes The Surgical Technology Program collaborates with local and regional health care facilities by providing student internships and clinical rotations where students develop and practice valuable skills Criteria 2. - Bullet 2.: The Surgical Technology Program is a popular program in high demand. Reducing or curtailing the Program would increase demand and competition for other Health Professions programs. However, all health programs are fun at capacity and have limited ability to expand, si it is likely that students would seek education at another learning institution. The Surgical Technology program requires that students obtain 13 credits of general education, as per the standards of external Accreditation. Reducing or curtailing the program would reduce the need for class sections and instructors in general education. Centralized Data Criteria 3: There is little to no data available here. The Surgical Technology program shows a Quintile of 3 for Criteria 3 Metric 1 The Program is capped at 28 students per cohort. Criteria 3. - Bullet 1.:
Health Professions Program faculty are not expected to engage in research activities, due to the nature of these Associate s Degree Programs. Faculty Professional Continuing Education is required in all health disciplines, however, and faculty do engage in creative scholarship activities in pursuit of continuing education Criteria 3. - Bullet 2.: During clinical rotations, students perform valuable and necessary service in hospitals and clinics in Montana while refining their skills. Student productivity approaches that of employed technologists and enables busy health care facilities to meet increasing demands on staff.in the Surgical Technology Program students perform over 600 hours of service and document a minimum of 120 scrubbed surgeries to determine their competence Surgical Technology Program Service Productivity is measured by the number of clinical sites available to students. These clinical sites have increased from 20 sites to 25 in the past 5 years and span the entire state of Montana, and incorporate two outreach programs (Butte and Billings). This is not captured in the data Criteria 3. - Bullet 3.: Health Professions programs are limited by accreditation standards that often limit class sizes and student/faculty ratios Health Professions programs are limited by the capacity of clinical sites to host students for training rotations Health Professions programs offer extra lab time to practice and refine learned skills.this extra instructional time is not captured in the quantitative data Instructional productivity is at its maximum sustained level unless and until additional clinical sites can be identified and agreements to host students are secured Criteria 4. - Bullet 1.: The Surgical Technology program is currently accredited by CAAHEP and will be due for reaccreditation Fall 2018.Initial Accreditation occurred in 1980 The Surgical Technology program s national exam pass rate average over 5 years is 95%, exceeding the ARC/STSA threshold of 70%.Data points do not show this The Surgical Technology program s graduate placement outcome average over 5 years is 89%, exceeding the ARC/STSA threshold of 80%.Data points do not show this Employer survey satisfaction rate has exceeded the ARC/STSA threshold five out of the last five reporting years with an average of 97% satisfaction.data points do not show this Graduate survey satisfaction rate has exceeded the ARC/STSA threshold five out of the last five reporting years with an average of 100% satisfaction.data points do not show this A large percentage of local health care workforce was trained in Missoula College Programs.Of the surgical technologists employed at Providence St. Patrick Hospital and working in the operating room, close to 95% of them are graduates of the program. Criteria 4. - Bullet 2.: With the addition brand new qualified faculty this academic year, we are just beginning to collect. Criteria 4. - Bullet 3.: The Surgical Technology program is currently accredited by CAAHEP and will be due for reaccreditation Fall 2018. Initial Accreditation occurred in 1980 Most Recent Accreditation was granted in July 2008 The Surgical Technology outreach program was the first accredited outreach program in the US Centralized Data Criteria 5: The data sheet presented is lacking real data. A rough estimate for Metrics 1 and 2 would be 180 Criteria 5. - Bullet 1.: Faculty and non-faculty expenses have remained relatively constant over the five year period, until recently. In June 2017 Administrative Associate support was redueced from 2 FTE to 1 FTE for the entire Health
Professions Department, leaving one person to support all six Health Programs. This has created an untenable situation for the entire Department, and our single Admin Assistant is unable to meet the demands for all of our Health Programs. This has burdened Program faculty with many routine administrative tasks and is presenting a great challenge to our Program s efficiency. Criteria 5. - Bullet 2.: Structural limitations of the Medical Assisting Program include limited clinical sites available for student rotations, and strict requirements for faculty levels. As a result, Program efficiency has remained relatively constant. The Surgical Technology program has increased available final internship clinical sites from 22 to 25. Development of on-line classes allows delivery of didactic content to remote students and will allow for future Outreach Program expansion. Criteria 5. - Bullet 3.: The Surgical Technology Program already shares centralized Administrative support with other Health Professions Programs including Nursing, Medical Assisting, Respiratory Care, Radiologic Technology, and Pharmacy Technology. As stated, in June 2017, Administrative support for the entire Health Professions Department was decreased from 2 FTE down to 1 FTE. This reduction has hampered the efficiency of all Health Programs, and negatively impated many areas including student support and advising, retaining adunct faculty, Program application processes and Advisory Committee meetings, and preparing for Accreditation yearly reports and site visits. All Health Professions Programs would benefit immensely from additional Administrative support, and urgently need such support at this time. Criteria 6. - Bullet 1.: The Surgical Technology Program is already helping to realize many opportunities described in the UM Strategic Vision document: The Program engages students where they are at each step of their journey, through advising and career counseling, blending modes of educational delivery, and linking students with job opportunities as they near graduation. The Program invests in People through Leadership and Professional Development by aligning students with extracurricular activities, and by supporting faculty as they engage with state and national associations. Perhaps most importantly the Program s clinical education component is built upon long-standing relationships with health care facilities in the state. By supporting student rotations in rural areas, the Program Partners With Place. Rural areas face shortages of health care workers and yet, they can often provide a unique opportunity to a graduating student to establish a career and receive additional on the job training. Making these linkages between the needs of rural facilities and the interests of students helps to strengthen communities while providing opportunity. Criteria 6. - Bullet 2.: The workforce needs of Montana s Healthcare sector are well documented, and Missoula College s Health Professions Programs have been a major provider of emerging talent to fill those needs for decades. Our Programs, including Surgical Technology, are already recognized as state-wide leaders in this effort. Further developing our delivery of on-line content and interactive lecture formats will allow the Surgical Technology Program to expand and reach students who are place-bound. Criteria 6. - Bullet 3.: On line instruction offers the opportunity for growth. Creating outreach programs and course sharing with other MUS colleges offers opportunity for significant growth Implementing Core Curriculum Model could improve efficiency department wide. This would include a common set of prerequisites and healthcare competency modules. These modules, termed Healthcare Career Essentials, are designed to be delivered online and at a fundamental level to ensure all allied health students are competent in the five identified areas; Oral Communication in the Healthcare Setting, Health Worker Behavior and Attitudes, Healthcare Delivery Systems, Legal and Ethical Practices and Responsibilities, and Safe Practice.
Criteria 6. - Bullet 4.: With only modest investment in laboratory equipment for the Program, we could more efficiently teach students the hands-on skills needed in the profession. This in turn could allow the Program to offer more certifications that fall within the surgical services model such as: Endoscopy, Central Sterile Processing and Surgical First Assist, without much additional coursework. This would allow students to diversify and make them valuable applicants upon entrance into the workforce. To Complete your report, Please upload the Centrally Provided Datasheet for your unit of analysis that you downloaded from the website.: 17Acad31_ToCompleteyourreportPleaseuploadtheCentrallyProvidedDatasheetforyourunitofanalysisthatyoudownloadedfr omthewebsite_0929010537.pdf