Surgical Technology Student Handbook Academic Year 2019 - 2020 2
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1 IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY STUDENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC YEAR 2019 - 2020 2 IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy Ivy Tech Community College provides open admission, degree credit programs, courses and community service offerings, and student support services for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or veteran status. The College also provides opportunities to students on the same non-discriminatory opportunity basis. Persons who believe they may have been discriminated against should contact the campus affirmative action officer, Human Resources Administrator, or Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is an accredited, equal opportunity/ affirmative action institution. The Mission of Ivy Tech Community College We are Ivy Tech, Indiana’s Community College. We serve the people of our state through accessible and affordable world-class education and adaptive learning. We empower our students to achieve their career and transfer aspirations. We embrace our vision of economic transformation inspired by the education and earnings attainment of our citizens, the vitality of our worKforce, and the prosperity of our unique and diverse communities. Booklet Disclaimer This Surgical Technology HandbooK 2019-2020 handbooK is intended to supply accurate information to the reader. The imbedded linKs taKe the reader directly to the Ivy Tech policy for further clarification. The College reserves the right to change the Program and course requirements; however, every effort will be made to inform students of any program changes. This handbooK and its provisions are not in any way a contract. Revised 6-20-2019 3 Table of Contents Statewide Handbook Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy ................................................................................ 2 BooKlet Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction to Surgical Technology ...................................................................................................... 6 Roles of the Surgical Technologist ......................................................................................................... 7 Accrediting Organizations ...................................................................................................................... 8 Program Philosophy ............................................................................................................................... 9 Program Outcomes ................................................................................................................................ 9 Facilities ................................................................................................................................................10 Student Support Services .....................................................................................................................11 Financial Information ...........................................................................................................................13 Withdrawals and Refunds ....................................................................................................................14 Progression/Readmission/Stop Outs ...................................................................................................14 Graduation ...........................................................................................................................................15 Global Studies Certificate .....................................................................................................................16 Attendance ...........................................................................................................................................17 Title IX Statement .................................................................................................................................19 Student Rights and Responsibilities .....................................................................................................19 Student Grievance Process...................................................................................................................19 Student Disciplinary System/Student Code of Conduct .......................................................................20 Social NetworKing Guidelines...............................................................................................................26 Surgical Technology ..............................................................................................................................26 Professional Attire ................................................................................................................................26 Academic Honesty Statement ..............................................................................................................28 Surgical Technology Grading Practices ................................................................................................28 Evaluation of Student Learning ............................................................................................................28 Criminal BacKground ChecKs and Drug Screening ...............................................................................30 Reasonable Suspicious Drug/Alcohol Policy and Testing (ASOM 4.14.1; Updated May 2018) ..........33 Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Clinical Placement .............................................................35 4 Physical Examination and Health Records ...........................................................................................36 Health Requirements (APPM 4.15; updated Fall 2018) .......................................................................36 Standard Precautions ...........................................................................................................................39 Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Exposure Protocol ....................................................................40 Confidentiality ......................................................................................................................................41 Estimated Surgical Technology Program Costs and Fees 2019-2020 ..................................................42 Suggested Sequence: Pre-requisite Courses ........................................................................................45 Suggested Sequence: Surgical Technology Courses.............................................................................46 Surgical Technology Specific Information ............................................................................................47 Program Overview................................................................................................................................47 Curriculum for Associate Degree in Applied Science ...........................................................................48 Surgical Case Requirements .................................................................................................................49 Continuing Education ...........................................................................................................................49 Application Procedures ........................................................................................................................49 Application to the College ....................................................................................................................49 Selection Process ..................................................................................................................................52 Notification of Acceptance and Non-Acceptance ................................................................................53 Re-application Process .........................................................................................................................54 Movement within Ivy Tech ...................................................................................................................54 WorK Policy...........................................................................................................................................54 Curriculum Delivery Methods ..............................................................................................................55 Assessment/Remediation/Tutoring .....................................................................................................55 Denial of Clinical Placement .................................................................................................................55 Statement on Assessment ....................................................................................................................55 Suspension/Dismissal from the College ...............................................................................................56 Use of Electronic Devices .....................................................................................................................57 Awards & Recognition ..........................................................................................................................57