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STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGESCURRICULUM PROGRAM APPLICATIONSFast Track for Action [FTFA*]Attachment PROG 02Request: The State Board of Community Colleges is asked to approve the curriculum program at thelisted college on the condition that equipment funds are available to the college and operating fundsgenerated by the budget formula will permit the offering of the program without any special allocationof funds.Gaston CollegeCentral Sterile Processing (Certificate) (C45180)Health Information Technology (A45360)Martin Community CollegeOrthopaedic Technology (A45790)Piedmont Community CollegeEmergency Medical Science (A45340)Randolph Community CollegeFire Protection Technology (A55240)Tri-County Community CollegeSustainable Agriculture Technology (A15410)Background: Program applications must meet the following criteria in order to be placed on the FastTrack for Action (FTFA) program approval request presented to the State Board of Community Collegesas part of the consent agenda: The curriculum program title currently exists within the System and does not require thecreation of a new program title and new curriculum standard;The application is complete, requires no further analysis or documentation, and has theendorsement of Academic Programs;There are no negative impact assessments from other colleges; andThe college does not go outside of its service area for planning purposes.Contact(s):Dr. Deana GuidoDirector of Academic ProgramsSBCC03/19/2021

Attachment PROG 02APROGRAM APPLICATIONSUMMARY EVALUATION REPORTGaston CollegeCentral Sterile Processing (Certificate) (C45180)Program Planning: Gaston College is seeking approval for the Central Sterile Processing(C45180) program to begin Fall 2021. The planning area is defined as the college’s service areaof Gaston and Lincoln counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for thisprogram.The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Gaston College on December16, 2020. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. ThePresident and the Board of Trustees of Gaston College have certified the following: The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provideeducational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, andwill not duplicate the opportunities currently offered. They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required tomaintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposedprogram efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college will complete a program accountability report including student successmeasures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years afterimplementation of the program.Program Rationale:Gaston College (GC) indicates the following: Graduates will be eligible to take the certification boards for Sterile Processing andDistribution, INC. This will allow them to earn the title of Central Sterile Processing andDistribution Technician (CSPDT). Employment opportunities include surgery centers and central sterile processingdepartments in hospitals. Certified Central Processing Technicians also find careers inlabor and delivery, emergency departments, dialysis facilities, endoscopy centers andphysician offices. Average wages for Gaston and Lincoln counties is 30,800 per year.The ten-year projected growth rate is positive. In addition to being a stand-alone program, this program will compliment the surgicaltechnology program by allowing students the opportunity for an additional credential. Caramount Regional Medical Center has expressed interest in this program becominganother health care apprenticeship for their organization. They are willing to supplyclinical space and resources to make this pathway possible for Gaston College.SBCC03/19/2021

Attachment PROG 02A A student interest survey was done with existing health sciences students. Twenty -fivestudents responded to the survey. Sixteen percent of the respondents indicated aninterest in this program.Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs: Two community colleges are approved tooffer the Central Sterile Processing program. This program contains a clinical component;therefore, each college was provided with a program impact assessment from Gaston College.All colleges approved to offer the program were in agreement with the impact assessment.Implementation of Collaborative Plan: Not ApplicableCurriculum Design: The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Boardapproved curriculum standard.Curriculum Description as Designated on Curriculum Standard: The Central Sterile Processingcurriculum is designed to prepare individuals for the field of Sterile Processing and CentralService Supply. Students will develop skills necessary to properly disinfect, prepare, process,store, and issue both sterile and nonsterile supplies, instrumentation, and equipment forpatient care. Additionally, students will learn to operate sterilizing units and monitoreffectiveness of the sterilization process. Graduates will be eligible to take the CertificationBoard for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. “Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD)Technician Exam,” earning the title of Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician(CSPDT). Employment opportunities include surgery centers, central sterile processingdepartments in hospitals, and traveling consultation services.Contact(s):Dr. Lori ByrdAssociate DirectorSBCC03/19/2021

Attachment PROG 02BPROGRAM APPLICATIONSUMMARY EVALUATION REPORTGaston CollegeHealth Information Technology (A45360)Program Planning: Gaston College is seeking approval for the Health Information Technology(A45360) program to begin Fall 2021. The planning area is defined as the college’s service areaof Gaston and Lincoln counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for thisprogram.The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Gaston College on December16, 2020. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. ThePresident and the Board of Trustees of Gaston College have certified the following: The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provideeducational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, andwill not duplicate the opportunities currently offered. They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required tomaintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposedprogram efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college will complete a program accountability report including student successmeasures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years afterimplementation of the program.Program Rationale:Gaston College (GC) indicates the following: Health Occupations Outlook reports for the Gaston College service area show an annualpercentage growth rate of 1.3% for Health Information Technology. Graduates of the Health Information Technology Program are eligible to take nationalcertification exams to become registered Health Information Technicians. This programmatriculates easily to the Health Information Management and Analytics program atBelmont Abbey. This program could also be a pathway available to students in the Gaston Early Collegeof Medical Science who are interested in earning a four-year degree in HealthInformation management. Caramount Regional Medical Center submitted a letter of support for the HealthInformation Technology Program. Caramount Health has had much difficulty in findingcertified coding personnel forcing them to hire agency workers at 60/hour.SBCC03/19/2021

Attachment PROG 02B In 2019, Caramount Regional Medical Center started offering a 2500 scholarship toemployees who pursue certified coding. A student interest survey was done with existing health sciences students. Twenty-Fivestudents responded to the survey. Twenty-Four percent of the respondents indicated aninterest in this program.Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs: Fourteen community colleges areapproved to offer the Health Information Technology program. This program contains a clinicalcomponent; therefore, each college was provided with a program impact assessment fromGaston College. All colleges approved to offer the program were in agreement with theimpact assessment.Implementation of Collaborative Plan: Not ApplicableCurriculum Design: The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Boardapproved curriculum standard.Curriculum Description as Designated on Curriculum Standard: The Health InformationTechnology Curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the technical knowledge andskills to process, analyze, maintain, and report health information data in compliance with legal,accreditation, licensure, and certification standards. Course work includes diagnosis andprocedure coding/classification systems, privacy and security strategies, health informatics,data analytics and use, revenue cycle management, regulatory compliance, and organizationalleadership. Graduates of this program may be eligible to write the national certification exam tobecome a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Employment opportunities includehospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, health insurance organizations, outpatientclinics, physicians’ offices, hospice, and mental health facilities.Contact(s):Dr. Lori ByrdAssociate DirectorSBCC03/19/2021

Attachment PROG 02CPROGRAM APPLICATIONSUMMARY EVALUATION REPORTMartin Community CollegeOrthopaedic Technology (A45790)Program Planning: Martin Community College is seeking approval for the OrthopaedicTechnology (A45790) program to begin Fall 2021. The planning area is defined as the college’sservice area of Martin and Bertie counties. All colleges were notified of the planning processfor this program.The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Martin Community College onMay 19, 2020. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. ThePresident and the Board of Trustees of Martin Community College have certified the following: The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provideeducational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, andwill not duplicate the opportunities currently offered. They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required tomaintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposedprogram efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college. The college will complete a program accountability report including student successmeasures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years afterimplementation of the program.Program Rationale:Martin Community College (MCC) indicates the following: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports orthopaedic technologists as medical appliancetechnicians. An 11% increase is projected in the need for medical appliance techniciansover the next 5 years. Orthopaedic Technology is a new discipline. Orthopedic employers are looking to fillpositions with individuals who can fulfill the multiple health care needs in theworkplace. Examples of job opportunities in the service area are for orthopedic bracingtechnicians, orthopedic surgery assistants, casting and casting removal specialists andmedical assistants with an add on certification in orthopedics. Dr. Kristen Warren of Roanoke Orthopedics in Williamston, NC, supports the programnoting that smaller offices would need someone with the ability to do casting andsplinting as well as some office duties while larger offices would likely have peoplededicated to casting and splinting.SBCC03/19/2021