ITEM 110-1004-R0101 ATTACHMENT
BOARD OF REGENTS
STATE OF MONTANA
PROPOSAL
TO
INITIATE A NEW, EXPANDED, COOPERATIVE, OR
OFF-CAMPUS
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
SUBMITTED
BY:
THE
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA�MISSOULA
College of
Technology
Name of College,
School, or Division
Health
Professions
Name of
Department(s) or Area
A NEW, EXPANDED, COOPERATIVE, OR OFF-CAMPUS
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM LEADING TO:
Associate
of Applied Science
Certificate,
Associate, Bachelor�s,
Master�s,
or Doctoral Degree
(give
complete name of degree)
Surgical
Technology
Academic
Specialty or Area
Fall
Semester 2001
Proposed
Starting Date
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROPOSAL HAS BEEN APPROVED BY:
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VP Administration and Finance |
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Graduate Dean (for graduate proposals) |
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Provost/VP Academic Affairs |
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Assoc Provost Graduate Studies (for graduate proposals) |
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President |
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(Resides on file in President�s Office at UM)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Brief Description of the Proposed Program
The proposed Surgical
Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is an expansion of the
existing three-semester Surgical Technology Certificate program.�
The current Surgical
Technology program prepares persons for employment as surgical technologists through
a 54-credit program delivered in a three-semester sequence.� Students who successfully complete the
program are awarded a certificate of completion and are encouraged to take the
national certification examination to become certified for practice.
The proposed Surgical
Technology AAS degree is a 64-credit program delivered in a four-semester
sequence.� It is based on an associate
degree model from the Association of Surgical Technology�s educational
consultant services program.� The
proposed program has been developed in response to requests from health care
providers to meet the expanding role of the surgical technologist in the health
care field.� Also, an official adopted
statement of the House of Delegates of the Association of Surgical Technologists
(as of May 31, 1997) states that the preferred entry-level education for the
surgical technologist is the associate degree.
Needs Assessment
Because the proposal
does not request the authority to establish a new program, but rather an
expansion of an existing program from the certificate to degree level, there
has not been a needs assessment done to justify the proposal.� Need for the program is based on the high
placement rate of graduates and the fact this program does not have the
capacity to satisfy employer demands for graduates/employees.
The need to expand
the program has been evidenced by input from the Surgical Technology program
advisory committee and national Association of Surgical Technologists.� At the Surgical Technology program�s advisory
committee meeting in May 2000, members from Billings, Butte, Bozeman, and
Missoula attended to voice their concerns on the expanded role of the surgical
technologists, along with the existing employment needs for surgical
technologists.� Input was also received
from Helena and Kalispell via telephone calls to the Surgical Technology
program director.
Relationship to the Role and Scope of the Institution
The Surgical
Technology program goal of educating/training individuals for employment is
consistent with the College of Technology mission of providing academic
(transfer), occupational, and developmental education which, in turn, is part
of The University of Montana�Missoula role and scope.
Impact on Administrative Structure
The proposed program
expansion will have no impact on the administrative structure of; the Health
Professions Department which is the program�s �home department,� the College of
Technology, nor The University of Montana�Missoula.
Involvement of other
University departments and colleges is limited.� Surgical Technology students will take course work from the
Business Technology and Applied Arts and Sciences Departments of the College
and a course each from the Psychology Department and the Division of Biological
Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Similar Programs in Montana
The Montana State
University College of Technology�Great Falls is proposing a certificate program
stating employers of surgical technologists reported that graduates of The
University of Montana�Missoula College of Technology program tend not to seek
employment on the east side of the Continental Divide, resulting in a severe
shortage of surgical technologists as documented by their recently conducted
needs assessment.
To ensure
coordination and cooperation within the Montana University System, the Dean at
The University of Montana�Missoula College of Technology and Surgical
Technology program director have communicated with Montana State University
College of Technology�Great Falls about this proposal.
Program Accreditation
The University of
Montana�Missoula College of Technology Surgical Technology program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs.� Initial accreditation was
granted in 1980 and last reaffirmed in spring 2000.
Proposed Curriculum
The proposed
curriculum and course descriptions are appended to this proposal.� The curriculum design is the result of input
from the advisory committee and the Association of Surgical Technologists.� It is planned program delivery will deviate
from the historical resident cohort group approach.
The Surgical
Technology program currently accepts 20 students each spring semester.� The proposed program will be delivered to
accommodate students throughout the state.�
They may take the general education/related instruction requirements at
a college near them, Further, it is planned some of the major requirements
would be distance delivered, allowing students the opportunity to make progress
toward their degree without immediately abandoning their current residence or
jobs.� �Outreach Partnership� with
various clinical sites throughout the state will be developed, allowing
students to be placed in areas outside of Missoula for their clinical
experiences earlier in the program rather than the traditional third semester
Internship course.� This method of
delivery will enable students to enroll in their general studies in a college
setting close to their homes and take on-line courses being developed for the
didactic surgical courses.�
In cooperation with
the �outreach partners� it is planned students would be admitted to the program
at Missoula, Butte, Billings, Helena, and Kalispell.� The number of students admitted to the program will remain at 20,
but intake will be each fall, rather than spring, semester.
FACULTY AND STAFF
REQUIREMENTS
Current Faculty
Current faculty of
the Surgical Technology program are:
Name |
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Bobette
Pattee, B.S., R.N. |
Level III |
Debbie
Fillmore, M.S., R.N. |
Level II |
New Faculty
There will not be a
need for new faculty.� The current level
of permanent and adjunct faculty, along with the clinical supervision provided
by the �outreach partners,� will satisfy program staffing needs.�
Support Personnel
There will not be a
need for additional support personnel.
CAPITAL OUTLAY,
OPERATING EXPENSES, AND PHYSICAL FACILITIES
Operating Expenditure Needs
The only additional
operating expense will be that needed to cover costs associated with
travel.� The program and clinical
director will need to travel to the �outreach partners�� clinical sites for
reasons of support and supervision.
Library Resources
Library resources are
adequate to support this proposed expanded program.
Clinical, Laboratory, and/or Computer Equipment
Clinical experiences
will continue to be realized at cooperating clinical affiliates and the
existing computer equipment will satisfy proposed program needs.
Facilities and Space
No additional
expenditures will be required for space and capital structures.� Existing facilities at the College will meet
facility requirements for the didactic and lab portion of the program.� The program will also feature electronic
delivery of the didactic courses for students in outlying areas.� Surgical facilities in Missoula, Butte,
Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell, and Billings will continue to provide lab/clinical
experiences required for the program.
EVALUATION OF
PROPOSED PROGRAM
Faculty Committee/Council Review
The University of
Montana Academic Standards and Curriculum Review Committee has reviewed and
recommended approval of this proposed program change, as has the Faculty
Senate.�
Outside Consultants
There have been no
outside consultants employed in the preparation of this proposal.
PROPOSED
CURRICULUM
SURGICAL
TECHNOLOGY
AAS
DEGREE
First
Year/Fall Semester |
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Course No. |
Title |
Credit
Hours |
Contact
Hours |
CRT�� 101 NUR� 100 SCN
� 119N SEC�� 154T MAT�� 100T |
Introduction to
Computers Introduction to Health
Skills Anatomy and
Physiology Beginning Medical
Terminology Basic Algebra |
2* 2* 6* 2* 3* 15 |
45 45 120 30 45 |
First Year/ Spring
Semester |
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BIOL� 106N PSY��� 100S COM� 115T SUR�� 101T SUR�� 102T SUR�� 154T |
Elementary Medical
Microbiology Introduction to
Psychology Technical Writing Introduction to
Safe Patient Care Surgical Procedures
Lab I Surgical
Pharmacology |
3* 4* 3* 3 Web Option 2# 3
Web Option 18 |
45 60 45 45 30 45 |
Second Year/Fall
Semester |
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SUR�� 200T SUR�� 201T SUR�� 202T SUR�� 203T SUR�� 204T |
Operating Room
Techniques Surgical Procedures
I Surgical Procedures
Lab II Surgical Lab
Practicum I Ethical Dimensions
in Health Professions |
3 Web Option 4 Web Option 2# 4# 3
Web Option 16 |
45 60 30 180 45 |
Second Year/Spring
Semester |
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SUR�� 205T SUR�� 206T SUR�� 290T |
Surgical Procedures
II Surgical Lab
Practicum II Surgical Internship Total Credits Required |
5 Web Option 5# 5# 15 64 |
75 225 300 |
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
BIOL 106N
Elementary Medical Microbiology�� 3 cr.� Offered
spring.� Same as MICB 106N.� Infectious diseases, including concepts of
virulence, resistance, prevention and control of microbial diseases in the
individual and in the community.� If
laboratory experience is desired, the student may enroll concurrently in BIOL
107N.� Credit not allowed toward a major
in microbiology.
COM 115T
Technical Writing�� 3 cr.� Offered autumn and
spring.� An introduction to technical
writing with emphasis on clarity and conciseness.� Sentence, paragraph, and report organization are stressed;
grammar and mechanics are reviewed.�
Short writing assignments and a technical report are critiqued for
application of technical style, organization, and correct grammar and
mechanics.
CRT 101
Introduction to Computers�� 2 cr.� Offered autumn and
spring.� Introduction to computer
terminology, hardware, and software.�
Includes basic microcomputing applications (word processing,
spreadsheets, database, presentation) commonly used in business and
industry.� Keyboarding is included. ��Internet and e-mail are introduced.� Credit not allowed for both CRT 101 and CS
111.
MAT 100T Basic
Algebra�� 3 cr.� Offered autumn and
spring.� Real numbers, variable
expressions, solving equations, polynomials, factoring, graphs, linear
equations, systems of linear equations, inequalities, radical expressions, and
quadratic equations.
NUR 100
Introduction to Health Skills�� 2 cr.� Offered autumn and
spring.� An introduction to the health
care system and a variety of professions within that system, including
nontraditional aspects. Political, ethical, and cultural issues impacting
health care are examined.� Basic
principles and psychomotor skills such as vital sign assessment and Universal
Precautions are introduced and practiced in the campus laboratory.
PSYC 100S
Introduction to Psychology�� 4 cr.� Offered
every term.� Introduction to the
scientific study of behavior in humans and other animals.
SCN 119N
Anatomy and Physiology�� 6 cr.� Offered autumn and
spring.� Basic knowledge necessary for students
in health-related programs.� Emphasis is
on normal anatomy and physiology with presentation of basic concepts in
chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology.� A cadaver lab is included.
SEC 154T
Beginning Medical Terminology�� 2 cr.� Offered autumn and
spring.� Introduction to a medical word
building system using Greek and Latin word roots, combining forms, suffixes,
and prefixes.
SUR 101T
Introduction To Safe Patient Care�� 3 cr.� Offered
spring.� Prereq., CRT 101, MAT 100T, NUR
100T, SCN 119N, and SEC 154T; coreq., SUR 102T.� This course provides an orientation to the responsibilities and
competencies of the surgical technologist in the central processing role and
surgical departments.
SUR 102T
Surgical Procedures Lab I�� 2 cr.� Offered
spring.� Prereq., CRT 101, MAT 100T, NUR
100T, SCN 119N, and SEC 154T; coreq., SUR 101T.� This course provides an orientation to the physical organization
of the Central Processing Department with emphasis on decontamination, sterilization,
and preparation of surgical instrument/supplies.
SUR 154T
Surgical Pharmacology�� 3 cr.� Offered
spring.� Prereq., MAT 100T.� This course provides a basic overview of the
medications that are commonly used before, during, and after a surgical procedure.
SUR 200T
Operating Room Techniques�� 3 cr.� Offered
autumn.� Prereq., completion of all
first and second semester courses; coreq., SUR 202T.� This course emphasizes the responsibilities and competencies of
the surgical technologist in the preoperative scrub and circulator roles.
SUR 201T Surgical Procedures I�� 4 cr.� Offered
autumn.� Prereq., completion of all
first and second semester courses; coreq., SUR 203T.� This course offers a study of surgical procedures following the
patient through the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative stages of
minor surgeries, scopic/diagnostic procedures, ENT, G-U, G-I, OB/GYN ,and
Plasty/Reconstructive specialities.
SUR 202T
Surgical Procedures Lab II�� 2 cr.� Offered
autumn.� Prereq., completion of all
first and second semester courses; coreq., SUR200T.� This course provides experience in the more advanced competencies
required of the surgical technologist such as positioning, prepping, draping,
and suturing.
SUR 203T
Surgical Lab Practicum I�� 4 cr.� Offered
autumn.� Prereq., all first and second
semester courses; coreq., SUR 200T, SUR 201T. SUR202T.� The student will gain perioperative
experience in the minor surgical procedure role through a supervised
clinical hospital rotation.
SUR 204T
Ethical Dimensions in Health Professions��
3 cr. Offered
autumn.� Prereq., suggest an ethical
theory course.� This course provides
ethical decision-making tools for addressing common ethical issues in the
health professions.
SUR 205T
Surgical Procedures II�� 5 cr.� Offered
spring.� Prereq., all first, second, and
third� semester courses; coreq., SUR
206T.� A study of surgical procedures
following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative, and
post-operative stages of C-V/Thoracic, Orthopedic, Neurological, and Ophthalmic
specialties.
SUR 206T
Surgical Lab Practicum II�� 5 cr. Offered spring.�
Prereq., all first, second, and third semester courses; coreq., SUR
205T.� The student will gain
perioperative experience in the major surgical procedure role through a
supervised clinical hospital rotation.
SUR 290T Surgical Internship�� 5 cr.
Offered spring.� Prereq., all first,
second, and third semester courses; coreq., SUR 205T and SUR 206T.� The internship is designed to increase the
students� proficiencies in the perioperative role by providing a capstone
experience.� The experience will prepare
them for initial employment while increasing occupational awareness and
promoting professionalism.� Students
will also take call for emergency surgeries alongside experience hospital
staff.