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2021 - 2022 Surgical Technology
- Effective September 1, 2021 to August 31, Healthcare Supplement
- Welcome to the Surgical Technology Healthcare Supplement!................................... Table of Contents
- Overview................................................................................................................
- Surgical Technology Program Goals and Objectives............................................
- Accreditation and Approvals..................................................................................
- Technical Standards..............................................................................................
- Academic Policies...............................................................................................
- Academic Progression.................................................................................
- Passing Grade......................................................................................
- Repeating Courses...............................................................................
- Automatic Dismissal..............................................................................
- Add/Drop Policy............................................................................................
- Attendance....................................................................................................
- Class Absence.....................................................................................................
- Advance Notification for Non-Emergency Planned Absence(s)..........................
- Excused Absence Criteria for Non-Planned Absences.......................................
- Attendance and Participation During Clinical Training........................................
- Excused Absence.........................................................................................
- Tardiness (Applies to Both Laboratory and Clinical Training).............................
- Unexcused Absence............................................................................................
- Class Hours..................................................................................................
- Course Withdrawal.......................................................................................
- Credit for Prior Learning..............................................................................
- Graduation....................................................................................................
- Transfer Credit.............................................................................................
- Clinical Requirements and Responsibilities........................................................
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification....................................
- Clinical Case Logs.......................................................................................
- Clinical Case Requirements.........................................................................
- Clinical Clearance Requirements.................................................................
- Clinical Paperwork........................................................................................
- Clinical Practicum.........................................................................................
- Clinical Time Schedule.................................................................................
- Communicable Disease................................................................................
- Counting Cases............................................................................................
- Definition of Surgical Case Roles................................................................
- Evaluation by Clinical Onsite Monitors.........................................................
- Health Requirements....................................................................................
- Latex Sensitivity...........................................................................................
- Malpractice Insurance..................................................................................
- Record of Clinical Attendance Time............................................................
- Site Visit by Program Personnel..................................................................
- Student Work Policy.....................................................................................
- Summary of Surgical Rotation Case Requirements.....................................
- Transportation...............................................................................................
- Student Rights and Responsibilities....................................................................
- Complaints and Grievances.........................................................................
- Confidentiality...............................................................................................
- Criminal Background Check.........................................................................
- Dress Code..................................................................................................
- Emergency Care..........................................................................................
- Professionalism............................................................................................
- Surgical Technologist Industry Information.........................................................
- What Does a Surgical Technologist Do in the Operating Room?................
Overview
This Healthcare Supplement is a valuable resource for Surgical Technology students and should be referred to throughout your program. The policies and procedures outlined in this Healthcare Supplement are specific to the Surgical Technology program. By participating in the Surgical Technology program you are agreeing to abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the Surgical Technology Healthcare Supplement. These program-specific policies and procedures supersede any conflicting statements made by faculty, administrators, the general Berkeley College Student Handbook, and the Undergraduate Catalog. Students should refer to the Undergraduate Catalog and the general Berkeley College Student Handbook for all other College policies.
Surgical Technology Program Goals and Objectives
The Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment as surgical technologists and to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.
The Surgical Technology program includes classroom instruction, laboratory simulation, and clinical experiences. The curriculum is designed according to the Core Curriculum published by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
The main objective of the program is to build practical and functional knowledge of surgical technology through progressive terms (depending on full-time or part-time status) integrating written work, verbal skill, and demonstrative performance. This program requires strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
The goal of the Surgical Technology program is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
College-Wide Objectives
- Reading and Written Communication: Students will demonstrate competent writing and reading throughout their programs of study.
- Oral Communication: Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills in both general and major-specific contexts.
- Critical Analysis and Reasoning: Students will use critical analysis and reasoning, supported by knowledge and skills learned throughout their degree programs, to enhance personal and professional decision making: # (^) Quantitative analysis and reasoning # (^) Analysis and reasoning in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and arts # (^) Ethical analysis and reasoning # (^) Reasoning in career-related contexts
- Knowledge and Skills for Living in a Diverse Society: Students will consider multiple perspectives (quantitative and qualitative, among individuals, from different cultural contexts, etc.) when making decisions independently or as part of a team.
- Information Literacy: Students will define and articulate their needs for information and access this information effectively and efficiently.
- Integration of Learning: Students will develop the ability to integrate their learning, making connections within their major, between fields, between curricular and co- curricular activities, and between academic knowledge and practice.
Cognitive Domain:
- Provide students with a comprehensive background in the basic sciences, with mastery of aseptic technique, with perfection of surgical technology skills, and with a keenly developed surgical conscience as established in the AST Core Curriculum.
Accreditation and Approvals
The Surgical Technology program offered at the Woodland Park campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. The program has been placed on Probationary Accreditation as of May 20, 2022.
Effective January 11, 2022 the Woodbridge campus is not approved by the ARC/ STSA as a satellite location. Students who matriculated or completed the Surgical Technology program offered at the Woodbridge campus before January 11, 2022 will be graduates of a CAAHEP-accredited program and eligible to participate in the CST exam. Effective January 1, 2022 Berkeley College is not accepting new students in the Surgical Technology program offered at the Woodbridge campus.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
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Technical Standards
The Surgical Technology program at Berkeley College prepares and educates students to become surgical technologists in operating rooms. The profession’s scope of practice requires demonstration of responsibilities and accountability within the role and competencies expected of a surgical technologist. It is important to note that the profession of surgical technologist is one that is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. Indicated below are several examples of the scope of practice, roles, and competencies that will be encountered.
The Department will consider any applicant who demonstrates the ability to learn to perform all the competencies listed and does not present any safety hazard towards self or recipient of care. These competencies are required skills in order to render safe care to patients in the clinical setting.
Some chronic or recurrent illnesses and problems could interfere with patient care and safety, and may be incompatible with surgical technology education and practice, since they may lead to a higher chance of absences. Surgical technology students are not required to disclose any chronic or recurrent illness and/or disability; however, students with concerns about meeting these technical standards are strongly encouraged to discuss the issues with the Department Chair. Deficiencies in knowledge, skills, judgments, integrity, or professional attitude may jeopardize patient care and, as a result, may be grounds for course failure and possible dismissal from the Surgical Technology program.
Students must have the aptitude and abilities in six areas: sensory ability and skills; fine and gross motor skills; strength, mobility, and physical endurance; the ability to communicate, comprehend, read, and write in English; behavioral stability; and cognitive ability and critical thinking skills.
- Able to stand, bend, and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks.
- Able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
- Able to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to six hours.
- Demonstrate sufficient visual ability to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needles and needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing eye protection.
- Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment.
- Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips and within 20 feet.
- Hear activation/warning signals on equipment.
- Able to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs.
- Manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination.
- Ambulate/move around without assistive devices.
- Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position, and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices.
Academic Policies
- Academic Progression and Grading Criteria
- Add/Drop Policy
- Attendance and Participation
- Class Hours
- Course Withdrawal
- Credit for Prior Learning
- Graduation
- Transfer Credit
Academic Progression
Passing Grade
The minimum passing grade required for a Surgical Technology (SUR) course is a C
- (75 percent). Any grade below a C+ (75 percent) is a failing grade. A student failing either the didactic, clinical, or laboratory component of a Surgical Technology (SUR) course will fail the entire course. Failure of a SUR course is defined as any grade below the minimum progression requirement of C+.
In addition, the minimum passing grade required for Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I and II, and Microbiology is a C+ (75 percent). Any grade below a C+ (75 percent) is a failing grade.
The minimum passing grade required for Medical Terminology is a C (70 percent). Any grade below a C (70 percent) is a failing grade
Repeating Courses
Surgical Technology students who receive a grade of C or below in any surgical technology (SUR) course must repeat that course. A minimum grade of C+ in the repeated course is required to remain in the program.
Surgical Technology students who receive a grade of C or below in any of the following science courses must repeat that course: Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I, Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II, and Microbiology. A minimum grade of C+ in the repeated course is required to pass the course.
Surgical Technology students who receive a grade of D or below in Medical Terminology must repeat the course. A minimum grade of C in the repeated course is required to pass the course.
Note that failed courses may lead to additional charges and may also delay graduation.
Automatic Dismissal
Surgical Technology students who receive a grade of C or below in any surgical technology (SUR) course they are repeating will be dismissed automatically from the Surgical Technology program.
Attendance
Attendance, punctuality, and professionalism are key elements of any healthcare professional role. Unexcused absences or habitual tardiness, at lecture, laboratory, clinical/internship/practicum experiences, and other similar experiences, will not be tolerated and could result in dismissal from training and failure of the course.
Students are expected to participate in each of their courses through regular attendance at lecture, laboratory, clinical/internship/practicum training, and other similar experiences. Students are expected to meet the requirements of coursework as assigned, including completing assignments as scheduled. For courses in which some of the meetings are asynchronous, e.g., remote or blended learning, students are expected to participate in a similar manner.
While attendance itself is not used as a criterion for academic evaluations, grading is frequently based on participation in class discussion, laboratory work, performance, field experience, or other activities which may take place during class sessions. In addition, attendance is required for in-class assessments. If these areas for evaluation make class attendance essential, the student may be penalized for failure to perform satisfactorily in the required activities. Grading based on participation in class activities must be explained in the course syllabus.
In all circumstances, it remains the student’s responsibility to promptly initiate discussion about absence and arrangements for making up any missed work with each instructor. Students are encouraged to work directly with their instructor for any needed flexibility, and with the Program Chair for supplemental support as needed. Absences from class are handled between students and instructors.
For clinical/internship/practicum training students should follow the program specific policy as delineated in the Student Handbook.
Class Absence
Absences from class are handled between students and instructors (in the case of the clinical training between students and the clinical instructor or clinical preceptor). The instructor may request documentation to substantiate the reason for the absence and consider said documentation at their discretion, while maintaining a student’s right to privacy. Students are expected to provide requested documentation in a timely manner.
Advance Notification for Non-Emergency Planned
Absence(s)
A student may need to schedule a planned absence from class. The student should discuss the planned absence(s) with the appropriate program representative and receive approval two weeks prior to the day(s) of absence. Table 1. Notification Policy for Non-emergency Planned Absences offers instructions on the appropriate program representative School of Health Studies students must inform regarding the planned non-emergency absences.
Upon advanced notification excused absences may be granted for situations specifically addressed below.
- For Absence Due to Religious Observance
- Participation or attendance at events sanctioned by College and/or the School of Health Studies.
- Academic pursuits
- Non-emergency medical reasons (e.g., elective surgeries or treatments).
- Planned Absence Due to Career Services Activities
- For Planned Absence Due to Active Military Duty
Outside conflicts need to be avoided; for example, students must not schedule work hours or other obligations during synchronous class sessions, which could be in person or online, during clinical/internship/practicum training, or during the final assessment period. Students should not schedule leisure activities/ vacations during the scheduled academic session course dates and the final assessment period. It is expected that every student will be present, on time, and prepared to participate when scheduled class sessions begin.
Course Type & Who to Notify
Program Lecture Laboratory Clinical Training (including rotation, internship, practicum)
Surgical Technology
Instructor Instructor Clinical Coordinator, and Clinical Site Monitor, and Submit Excused Absence Request Form and Receive approval prior to planned absence
Failure to provide advance notification will result in the absence(s) being considered unexcused. Advance notice is not expected in cases of sudden illness or other unforeseen conflicts. Refer to the section below for non-planned absences.
Excused Absence Criteria for Non-Planned Absences
In case of an emergency, sudden illness or other unforeseen conflicts, students may request for an absence to be marked as excused absence, by filling the Excused Absence Request Form. Excused absences are granted for situations specifically addressed below. All absence requests must be accompanied by contemporaneous supporting documentation. The following criteria are recognized for granting excused absences:
- The student has a death in the immediate family. An announcement of the family member’s funeral arrangements may be presented as supporting documentation.
- The student is admitted to a healthcare facility to receive necessary medical care. In the case of an injury or illness, a physician’s note (and/or evidence documenting such an absence) is required. The Program Chair or the Clinical Coordinator reserve the right to ask for additional supporting documentation in support of the physician’s note. Seeing a doctor does not satisfy the requirement
to) the College representative (e.g., faculty, or the site monitor) or the Clinical facility representative as soon as they arrive at the clinical site.
- The first tardy occurrence will result in a verbal warning and a note will be placed on the student’s record.
- A second tardy occurrence will result in a written warning, student will be sent home, and an absence will be recorded for the component of the course (laboratory or clinical experience).
- A third tardy occurrence will result in the student dismissal from the clinical site** and course failure***.
*Note: Students must inform the instructor of College Representative. Communicating being late to another student is not permitted.
** If a student is dismissed from the clinical site for cause, Berkeley College is not obligated to place the student at another clinical site. Therefore, the student will be subject to dismissal from clinical training and will fail the course. In such cases, student’s graduation will be delayed.
***A course failure may result in program dismissal based on the maximum number of course failures allowed for the program.
Unexcused Absence
As stated in prior sections of the policy, students are required to inform representatives of the School of Health Studies (faculty, or the Clinical Coordinator, and/or the Program Chair) that they will not be at the clinical site. For specific programs students must notify the clinical facility as well. Instances when the student does not attend a clinical training day and fails to inform the College representative and/or the Clinical site representative (a.k.a. No Call, No Show) will result in dismissal from clinical training and course failure.
Extenuating circumstances that impede the student to provide the required notification will be evaluated by the Program Chair. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation that clearly demonstrates that the student could not provide the mandatory notification on-time.
Class Hours
Generally, classes are in session from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Saturday classes may be scheduled from 7 AM to 2 PM. Clinical rotations typically are scheduled from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Credit for Prior Learning
Students enrolled in the Surgical Technology program may be eligible to receive credit for prior learning if they possess active, and in good standing, healthcare licenses or certifications. Details regarding the College's Credit for Prior Learning Policy can be found in the 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog.
Graduation
To qualify for graduation, students in the Surgical Technology program must fulfill the following requirements:
- Pass each surgical technology (SUR) course and required science courses with a minimum grade of C+
- Pass Medical Terminology with a minimum grade of C
- Successfully complete the prescribed clinical case requirement
- Successfully complete the prescribed course of study with a minimum average of 2.00 (C)
- Meet the credit-hour requirements for the major
- Discharge all financial obligations to the College
- Participate in the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification examination or an examination offered by another nationally recognized surgical technologist credentialing organization.
Additional information regarding graduation can be found in the 2021- Undergraduate Catalog.
