Surgical Technology Mississippi Curriculum Framework

Surgical Technology Mississippi Curriculum Framework Program CIP: 51.0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist Published by: Mississippi Community College Board Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211 Phone: 601- 432-6155 Email: curriculum@mccb.edu Faculty Writing Team Members Kristie Pilgrim, East Central Community College LeAnn Shirley, East Central Community College Dottie Binkley, Hinds Community College Jamie Tidwell, Hinds Community College Kimberly Evans, Hinds Community College Shea Coleman, Holmes Community College Leah Mitchell, Holmes Community College Alicia Thornton, Itawamba Community College Paul Ford, Meridian Community College Melissa Ladner, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Venelsa Hanshaw, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Tammy Allhoff, Pearl River Community College Crystal McMillian, East Mississippi Community College Cathy Wilburn, Northwest Mississippi Community College Administrator Writing Team Members Dr. Donna Everett, Dean of Healthcare, East Central Community College Jamonicia Johnson, Dean of Health Sciences, East Mississippi Community College Ginger Meriwether, Director of Health Science, Holmes Community College Kathy Elliott, Dean of Health Science, Hinds Community College Angie Nelson, Chair of Health Professions, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Dr. James Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Education FCC, Pearl River Community College Tonya Vaughn, Dean of Health Science Instruction, Itawamba Community College Dr. Stephanie Mullins, Dean of Health Sciences, Northwest Mississippi Community College Business and Industry Contributing Team Members Jessica Elliott, National secretary of the Association of Surgical Technologists Amy Alfonso, Patient Care Manager of Surgery, Forrest General Hospital Heather Sullivan, North Mississippi Medical Center Jared Davis, MD, MBA Associate Prof of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center Office of Curriculum And Instruction Team Members Dr. Scott Kolle, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi Community College Board Dr. LaToya Sterling, Curriculum Specialist, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi Community College Board Dr. Sheriece Robinson, Curriculum Specialist, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi Community College Board Eboni Mangum, Curriculum Specialist, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi Community College Board The Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) was founded in 2013 under the Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education at the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB). The office is funded through a partnership with The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), who serves as Mississippi’s fiscal agent for state and federal Career and Technical Education (CTE) Funds. The OCI is tasked with developing statewide CTE curriculum, programming, and professional development designed to meet the local and statewide economic demand. Copyright© 2023 by Mississippi Community College Board For information, please contact curriculum@mccb.edu Contents SUT 1113 SUT 1217 SUT 1223 SUT 1314 SUT 1413 SUT 1518 SUT 1528 SUT 1539 SUT 1614 SUT 1624 SUT 1634 SUT 1703 SUT 1714, SUT 1724, SUT 1735 Adoption of National Certification Standards The following national certifications have been adopted for the Surgical Technology curriculum: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), formerly the LCC-ST was established in 1974 as the certifying agency for surgical technologists. NBSTSA is solely responsible for all decisions regarding certification; from determining eligibility to maintaining, denying, granting and renewing the designation. In 2005 the NBSTSA relocated its headquarters to Littleton, Colorado. The NBSTSA is governed by a ten (10) member Board of Directors composed of: Seven Certified Surgical Technologists (CST’s), and Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA), ▪ One public member ▪ One surgeon; as appointed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) ▪ One surgical technology educator. The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) reviews and grants accreditation to the NBSTSA for its administration of both the CST and CSFA certifications. The purpose of NBSTSA is to determine, through examination, if an individual has acquired both theoretical and practical knowledge of surgical technology or surgical first assisting. In addition, through the acquisition of continuing education credits or by re-examination, CST’s certified after August 31, 1977 and all CST/CSFAs are required to stay up to date with changes in the medical field. Certification as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical First Assistant demonstrates that the individual meets the national standard for knowledge that underlies surgical technologist and surgical first assistance practice. Certified individuals possess mastery of a broad range of skills related to surgical procedures, aseptic technique and patient care. Because certification is voluntary, the choice to become certified exhibits pride in the profession, the desire to be recognized for mastery of scientific principles, as well as an ongoing commitment to quality patient care. Certification is a means for upward mobility, a condition for employment, a route to higher pay, and a source of recognition nationwide. Approved candidates who take and pass the CST examination are authorized to use the initials CST as long as they maintain certification currency. Approved candidates who take and pass the CSFA examination are authorized to use the initials CSFA as long as they maintain certification currency. CST’s certified prior to September 1, 1977, may voluntarily comply with The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) continuing education or re-examination requirements. CST, CSFA, and CST/CSFA are federally registered trademarks and service marks owned by NBSTSA. The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) is an independent credentialing organization that has tested healthcare professionals and instructors throughout the United States since 1989. NCCT provides multiple qualifying paths for certification. Industry Credentials, Certifications, And Professional Licensure See the “Industry Credentials, Certifications, and Professional Licensure” https://www.mccb.edu/assessment Industry Job Projection Data A summary of occupational data is available from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. https://mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/ Articulation Check with the local community college CTE administration for articulation agreements. Dual Enrollment See the “Procedures Manual for Dual Enrollment and Accelerated Programs” http://www.mississippi.edu/cjc/dual_enrollment.asp Research Abstract In the spring of 2023, the Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) met with the different industry members who made up the advisory committees for the Surgical Technology program. An industry questionnaire was used to gather feedback concerning the trends and needs, both current and future, of their field. Program faculty, administrators, and industry members were consulted regarding industry workforce needs and trends. Industry advisory team members were asked to give input related to changes to the curriculum framework. Specific comments were related to soft skills such as being a team player, problem solver, critical thinker, being at work every day and on time, and having the willingness to learn. Occupation-specific skills were stated: knowing the basic fundamentals of sterile surgical procedures, surgical knowledge, sterile techniques, and surgical conscience. Based on industry visits, the need for clinical hour breakouts were needed to offer flexibility in clinical hour scheduling. Therefore, colleges now have 2 options for clinical course scheduling. A breakdown of the clinical course sequences are listed below. Both options are equal in overall student learning outcomes, semester credit hours, and clinical hours. Please see course pages for student learning outcome details. Clinical and Lecture Combination Option 1 Course Number Course Name Semester Hours Lecture Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours SUT 1518 Basic and Related Surgical Procedures (Lecture & Clinical ) SUT 1528 Specialized Surgical Procedures (Lecture & Clinical) SUT 1539 Advanced Surgical Procedures (Lecture &Clinical) Total Clinical and Course Separation Option 2 Course Number Course Name Semester Hours Lecture Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours SUT 1614 Basic and Related Surgical Procedures (Lecture) SUT 1714 Clinical I SUT 1624 Specialized Surgical Procedures (Lecture) SUT 1724 Clinical II SUT 1634 Advanced Surgical Procedures (Lecture) SUT 1735 Clinical III Total Revision