ARC/STSA Curriculum Change Submission Checklist 8/2020

ACCREDITATION REVIEW COUNCIL ON EDUCATION IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY AND SURGICAL ASSISTING [ARC/STSA] sponsored by the

American College of Surgeons [ACS] and Association of Surgical Technologists [AST]

in collaboration with the

COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS [CAAHEP]

Curriculum Change Requirements Program must submit all documents listed below for a complete review, please check boxes to verify inclusion of all

required documentation. Please note, this check list must be included as the first document of the submission.

Sponsoring Institution: State:

Date:

Narrative indicating nature of the change; to include date of effectiveness and ST courses changing

Proof of institutional accreditor/state approval agency [if applicable] review and approval of the curriculum Change

Program Advisory Committee minutes indicating review of the proposed curriculum change

Completed Curriculum Sequencing Form

Completed Curriculum Attestation Form

Completed Curriculum Outline Comparison Form

Master Curriculum list for proposed change; to include course designation, course title, clock hours, and time increment [quarter, semester, trimester, etc.] of instruction

Copies of propose [new] syllabi that have changed

Copies of publications, or draft publications, or Plan of Action Form detailing update to publications to reflect proposed curriculum change

Program Administrators President/CEO [or comparable appointment] Name

President/CEO Institutional Title

Dean [or comparable appointment] Name Dean

Institutional Title

The program’s submission must be submitted as one “seamless” PDF document which has been bookmarked with all pages upright facing, using the ARC/STSA protocol and guidelines in order to be formally accepted by the ARC/STSA for processing. The ARC/STSA requests all submissions 50 pages or less in length must be sent to info@arcstsa.org. Submissions greater than 50 pages in length must be sent on a USB drive to the ARC/STSA.

The Program Director verifies that the information submitted is accurate*.

Program Director Signature Date

(*Please note that failure to provide accurate information, verified upon ARC/STSA request or during program review [Site Evaluation] will result in a Recommendation for Probationary Accreditation, which can lead to Withdrawal of Accreditation.)

ARC/STSA Curriculum Attestation Form–CCST6e

CCST6e Curriculum Attestation The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Anatomy & Physiology as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 7-36 including: Organization of the Human Body, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Sensory System, Circulatory System – Blood, Cardiovascular System, Circulatory System - Peripheral Vascular, Lymphatic System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Genitourinary System, Reproductive System, and Endocrine System.

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Pharmacology & Anesthesia as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 37-48 including: Definition of Anesthesia, Assessment to Determine Anesthesia Choice, Surgical Team Roles During (Anesthesia) Administration, Preoperative Medication of the Patient, General Anesthesia, Local Anesthesia, Complications of Anesthesia, Alternative Anesthesia Methods, Medication Measurements, Terminology, Medications, Care and Handling of Medications and Solutions, and Medications Used in Surgery.

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Medical Terminology as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 49-62 including: Rules for Combining Forms, Prefix, Suffix, Direction, Amount, and Color, Medical Terms Components by System - Integumentary System, Musculoskeletal System, Nervous System, Sensory System, Circulatory System-Blood, Cardiovascular System, Lymphatic System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Genitourinary System, Reproductive System, Endocrine System, and Abbreviations.

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Microbiology as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 63-70 including: Introduction to Microbiology, Cell, Introduction to Microscopy, Staining Methods, Culture Media, Nomenclature of Microbiology, Host-Microbe Relationships, Types of Microorganisms, Common Causative Agents, Immunology, and Process of Infection.

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Pathophysiology as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 71-81 including: Introduction to Disease, Tumors, Fluid and Hemodynamic Disorders, Inflammation and Infection, and Surgically Treatable Diseases and Disorders.

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Technological Sciences as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 85-88 including: Electricity, Information Technology, and Robotics.

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Patient Care Concepts as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 91-93 including: Biopsychosocial Needs of the Patient and Death and Dying.

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 97-161 including: Preoperative – Non-Sterile: Attire, Preoperative Physical Preparation of the Patient, Patient identification, Transportation, Review of the chart, Surgical Consent, Transfer, Positioning, Urinary catheterization, Skin preparation, Equipment, Instrumentation; Sterile: Asepsis and sterile technique, Hand Hygiene and Surgical Scrub, Gowning and gloving, Surgical Counts, Draping, Intraoperative – Sterile: Specimen care, Abdominal incisions, Hemostasis, Exposure, Catheters and drains, Wound closure, Surgical dressings, Wound healing, Tissue Replacement Materials, Emergency Patient Situations; Postoperative: Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Methods of Disinfection and Sterilization, Sterile Storage and Distribution, Environmental Disinfection of the OR; Perioperative Case Management, and Assistant Circulator Role.

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–General Surgery as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Appendectomy – Open, Appendectomy – Laparoscopic, Breast Biopsy - Sentinel Node Biopsy, Breast biopsy - NeedleLocalization, Modified Radical Mastectomy w/ Axillary Node Dissection, Cholecystectomy –Open, Cholecystectomy – Laparoscopic, Cholecystectomyw/ Cholangiogram, Colon Resection w/ Colostomy, Colon Resection w/o Colostomy, Gastrectomy w/ Gastrostomy, Gastrectomy w/o Gastrostomy,Hemorrhoidectomy, Herniorrhaphy - Open – Incisional, Herniorrhaphy - Laparoscopic – Incisional, Herniorrhaphy - Open – Inguinal, Herniorrhaphy -Laparoscopic – Inguinal, Herniorrhaphy - Open – Umbilical, Herniorrhaphy - Laparoscopic – Umbilical, Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, LiverResection, Splenectomy – Open, Splenectomy – Laparoscopic, Thyroidectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure)

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–OB/GYN as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Cervical Biopsy, Cervical Cerclage (Shirodkar's Procedure), Dilation and Curettage (D&C), Hysteroscopy, Cesarean Section, Endometrial Ablation, Hysterectomy – Laparoscopic, Hysterectomy - Robotic-Assisted, Hysterectomy - Total Abdominal, Hysterectomy – Vaginal, Myomectomy, Uterine Radiation Seeding, Oophorectomy, Ectopic Pregnancy, Salpingectomy, Sterilization Procedures, Tuboplasty,Labioplasty, Perineal Laceration, Vulvectomy, Ablation of Condylomata, Marsupialization of Bartholin's Gland (Cystectomy), Anterior and PosteriorRepair (Colporrhaphy), Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Total Pelvic Exenteration, and Wertheim Procedure

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–Genitourinary as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Nephrectomy, Kidney Transplant, Wilm's Tumor Excision (Adrenalectomy), Ureteroscopy, Ureteropyelithotomy, TUR- BT,Cystectomy w/ Creation of Ileal Conduit, Suspension (TVT/Sling), TURP, Prostatectomy - Laparoscopic w/ Robot, Prostatectomy – Suprapubic,Prostate Seeding, Circumcision, Epispadius Repair, Hypospadius Repair, Penile Implant Insertion, Penectomy, Hydrocelectomy, Orchiopexy,OrchiectomyThe curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–Otorhinolaryngoogic as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Cochlear Implant, Mastoidectomy, Myringotomy, Stapedectomy, Tympanoplasty, Choanal Atresia, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Nasal Antrostomy, Nasal Polypectomy, Septoplasty, Turbinectomy, Laryngectomy, Parotidectomy, Radical Neck Dissection – Glossectomy, Radical Neck Dissection – Mandibulectomy, Temporomandibular Joint Arthroplasty (TMJ), Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, Tracheotomy and Tracheostomy, and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–Orthopedic as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Acromioplasty – Open, Acromioplasty – Arthroscopic, Shoulder – Arthroscopy, Bankart Procedure – Open, Bankart Procedure – Arthroscopic, Shoulder - Total Arthroplasty, Radius ORIF, Radius - External Fixator, Hip - Total Arthroplasty, Hip – ORIF, Femur - Femoral Shaft Fracture, Knee – Arthroscopy, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (ACL), Amputation - Above-the-Knee, Amputation - Below the- Knee, Knee - Total Arthroplasty, Achilles Tendon Repair, Triple Arthrodesis, and Bunionectomy

ARC/STSA Curriculum Change Attestation Form 8/2020

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–Oral and Maxillofacial as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Maxillary and Mandibular Fractures – ORIF, Maxillary and Mandibular Fractures - Arch Bar Application, Cleft Repair –Lip, Cleft Repair – Palate, Odontectomy/Tooth Extraction, Maxillary Fractures - LeForte I, Maxillary Fractures - LeForte II, Maxillary Fractures -LeForte III, and ORIF Orbital Fracture

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–Plastic and Reconstructive as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Blepharoplasty, Brow Lift, Cheiloplasty/Palatoplasty, Malar Implants, Mentoplasty, Otoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Rhytidectomy, Breast Augmentation, Mastopexy, Mammoplasty - Nipple Reconstruction, Mammoplasty - TRAM Flap, Abdominoplasty, Suction Lipectomy, Superficial Lesion/Neoplasm, Skin Graft - Full-Thickness (FTSG), Skin Graft - Split-Thickness (STSG), Microvascular Pedicle Graft, Scar Revision, Dupuytren'sContracture, Traumatic Injury Repairs, Radial Dysplasia, Release of Polydactyly, and Release of Syndactyly

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–Ophthalmic as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Chalazion Excision, Dacryocystorhinostomy, Entropion/Ectropion Repair, Enucleation, Extracapsular Cataract Excision,Iridectomy, Keratoplasty, Laceration Repairs, Scleral Buckle, Strabismus Correction - Recession & Resection, and Vitrectomy

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–Cardiothoracic as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Bronchoscopy, Mediastinoscopy - Lymph Node Biopsy, Thoracoscopy – Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy, Thoracotomy– Lobectomy, Thoracotomy – Pneumonectomy, Thoracotomy - Decortication of the Lung, Thoracotomy - Lung Transplant, Thoracotomy - PectusExcavatum Repair, Thoracotomy - Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic/Mitral Valve Replacement, Atrial/Ventricular Septal Defect Repair, Closure ofPatent Ductus Arteriosus, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Intraaortic Balloon Pump, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Minimally Invasive Direct(MID-CABG), Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Off-Pump CABG, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Ventricular Assistive Device (VAD) Insertion,Heart Transplant, Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta, Tetralogy of Fallot Repair, and Ventricular Aneurysm Repair

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–Peripheral Vascular as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm w/ Graft Insertion, Angioplasty - Endograft Placement, Angioplasty - Endostent Insertion, Angioscopy, AV Shunts and Bypass - Aortofemoral Bypass, AV Shunts and Bypass - Arteriovenous Fistula and Shunt, AV Shunts and Bypass - Femoropopliteal Bypass, Carotid Endarterectomy, Embolectomy, Vena Cava Device, Vein Ligation and Stripping, and Venous Access Device

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Procedures–Neurosurgical as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 162-172 including: Carpal Tunnel Release, Laminectomy - Cervical – Anterior, Laminectomy - Cervical – Posterior, Laminectomy – Thoracic,Laminectomy - Lumbar - Minimally Invasive, Laminectomy - Lumbar - Spinal Fusion, Craniotomy - Aneurysm Repair, Craniotomy – Cranioplasty,Craniotomy - Craniosynostosis Repair, Rhizotomy, Stereotactic Procedures, Transphenoidal Hypophysectomy, Ulnar Nerve Transposition,Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement, and Ventriculoscopy.

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Surgical Technology Clinical Case Requirements as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 173-175 including: General Surgery, Surgical Specialties, Diagnostic Endoscopy, Labor & Delivery, and First and Second Scrub Role andObservation Definitions

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Professional Practice as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 179-199 including: Professionalism: Professional Management, Employability skills, Communication Skills and Teamwork, Ethical and Moral Issues, Legal Issues, Documentation & Risk Management, Healthcare Facility , Information, Healthcare Facility Organization and Management, Physical Environment, and All-Hazards Preparation.

The curriculum offered meets the content requirements for Recommended Lab Skills Assessments as indicated in the CCST6e – pages 219-221 including: Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role, Surgical Technologist in the Assistant Circulator Role, and Disinfection and Sterilization.

Core Curriculum Outline Comparison Form

Attestation of Curriculum Content Requirements ‐ CCST6e The curriculum offered meets the content requirements of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Edition.

Content area Course number(s) and title(s)

1. Healthcare Sciences a. Anatomy and Physiology

1. Healthcare Sciences b. Pharmacology and Anesthesia

1. Healthcare Sciences c. Medical Terminology

1. Healthcare Sciences d. Microbiology

1. Healthcare Sciences e. Pathophysiology

2. Technological Sciences

3. Patient Care Concepts

4. Surgical Technology a. Preoperative 1. Non‐sterile

4. Surgical Technology a. Preoperative 2. Sterile

4. Surgical Technology b. Intraoperative: Sterile

4. Surgical Technology c. Postoperative

4. Surgical Technology d. Perioperative Case Management

4. Surgical Technology e. Assistant Circulator Role

4. Surgical Technology f. Surgical Procedures – Didactic

4. Surgical Technology g. Surgical Rotation – Clinical

5. Professional Practice a. Professionalism

ARC/STSA Core Curriculum Outline Comparison Form 8/2020

ARC/STSA Curriculum Sequencing Form 08/2020

ARC/STSA Curriculum Sequencing Form Program Length [Months]

Please indicate the curriculum sequencing for one (1) cohort of students by completing the table below [A ‘check mark’ can be added or deleted by placing the cursor over the applicable cell and “left-clicking” on your mouse. [Please note that If a program has multiple starts within a given academic year [AY], please indicate the sequencing for only one (1) cohort.]

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