Surgical Technologist. October 9, 2014

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1 Surgical Technologist October 9, 2014

2 Surgical Technologist Program Code Curriculum Students following the study plan below will complete the Surgical Technologist technical diploma in the number of semesters shown. First semester courses can be taken prior to being admitted into the Surgical Technologist program. FIRST SEMESTER * Medical Terminology Oral/Interpersonal Comm 3 ** College * Human Body in Health & Disease 3 * ST: Infection Control 2 SEMESTER TOTAL 12 SECOND SEMESTER * ST: Introduction 4 * ST: Fundamentals 1 4 * ST: Fundamentals 2 2 * ST: Clinical 1 3 SEMESTER TOTAL 13 THIRD SEMESTER * ST: Surgical Procedures 4 * ST: Clinical 2 4 * ST: Clinical 3 4 * ST: Bridge to Clinical 2 1 SEMESTER TOTAL 13 TOTAL CREDITS 38 Curriculum Note * No final grade lower than a C is acceptable in any of the courses marked with an asterisk. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a C in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability. **The credit for , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements. Prior to second semester coursework, students must complete , Medical Terminology; , Human Body in Health & Disease; and , ST: Infection Control. Prior to third semester coursework, students must complete , Oral/Interpersonal Communication. Gateway Courses

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4 NWTC Employability Skills Complete a Technical or Professional Program Engaged in Sustainability Entrepreneurial - Be a Change Agent Engaged in Service Demonstrate Personal Accountability Solve Problems Effectively Think Critically and Creatively Communicate Effectively Work Cooperatively and Professionally Value Individual Differences and Abilities Demonstrate Community and Global Accountability

5 EDUCATION PROCESS FLOW Community State Student Services Employers Information Technology Human Resources EDUCATION PROCESS Incoming Students Facilities Resources Information Curriculum & Core Abilities Learning with Student Support Assessment NWTC SERVES Continuous Improvement Feedback Credential Attainment Future Goals NWTC Image Information

6 Headcount Headcount Headcount Headcount Headcount Headcount Admit Terms: Summer/Fall Program Max: 24/24 Surgical Technologist Scorecard Quality Review Process Trend Data Summer-Program Demand Totals Fall-Program Demand Totals Summer Admit Term Fall Admit Term Applications Matriculations Enrollment Applications Matriculations Enrollment Summer-Program Demand Program Students Fall-Program Demand Program Students Summer Admit Term Fall Admit Term Applications Matriculations Enrollment Applications Matriculations Enrollment Summer-Program Demand Pre-Program Students Fall-Program Demand Pre-Program Students Summer Admit Term Fall Admit Term Applications Matriculations Enrollment Applications Matriculations Enrollment

7 Percent Percent Percent Percent Headcount Headcount Admit Terms: Summer/Fall Program Max: 24/24 Surgical Technologist Scorecard Quality Review Process Trend Data Summer-Program Demand Waitlist Students Fall-Program Demand Waitlist Students Summer Admit Term Fall Admit Term Applications Matriculations Enrollment Applications Matriculations Enrollment % 79% 79% Summer 2010 Summer-Enrollment Persistence 71% 63% 63% Summer % 88% 79% Summer 2012 Admit Term 86% 59% 73% Summer nd Term 3rd Term 4th Term Fall-Enrollment Persistence 93% 73% 83% 65% 65% 61% 67% 64% 59% 63% 6 15% Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Admit Term 2nd Term 3rd Term 4th Term Summer-Program Completion Fall-Program Completion % 72.73% 76% 76% % 76% % 61.54% 57.69% 59.09% 68% 61.54% 57.69% 59.09% 4 4 Summer 2009 Summer 2010 Summer 2011 Summer Yr. Completion 2 Yr. Completion 8.7 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall Yr. Completion 2 Yr. Completion

8 Headcount Percent Admit Terms: Summer/Fall Program Max: 24/24 Surgical Technologist Scorecard Quality Review Process Trend Data Program Trends Program Gateway Courses Success Rate 83.8% 85.7% 80.8% 80.5% 88.1% 74.5% 76.1% % Academic Year FTE Unduplicated headcount Academic Year Oral/Interpersonnel Communications ST Infection Control

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10 How many employees of this type do you anticipate hiring in the next 1-5 years? 1 (2 Responses) (2 Responses) 5 Less than ten 2 Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

11 Looking at the last employees hired in this role what attributes stood out? Calm, organized, detail oriented, attentive, conscientious Skilled, positive attitude Customer service, interpersonal skills Great clinical attendance, performance, self motivated Confidence, work ethic, positive attitude Self motivated, team player, knowledgeable, accountable Self direction, confidence, motivation, experience I have not hired any in the last 2 years while in this role. All currently hired employees came with experience - not new grads. Critical thinking skills, technical skills, ability to multitask Organized, hard working Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

12 Wisconsin TechConnect? Are you aware of the Wisconsin TechConnect? Have you used Wisconsin TechConnect to post open positions? 1 1 Yes No 9 9 Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

13 Are any of your employees NWTC graduates of this program? Yes 6 No Not Sure What specific factors led to your decision to either hire or not hire a graduate from NWTC in the past? This tech did some clinicals in our organization so we were able to see the potential based on the above attributes. We have hired and not hired based on their clinical rotation through our facility. We watch the students carefully during their clinical rotation. We look for team players who aren't afraid to step into a new procedure, work well with the other members of the team, and display a solid work ethic (on time, every time). I do not do the hiring for these employees...only clinical placement. They seemed prepared and knowledgeable. Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

14 Would you agree that the NWTC graduates you employ are able to PERFORM the following program skills? % Strongly Agree 66.67% Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Apply health science, biomedical, and technological principles to the peri-operative environment Apply principles of disinfection and sterilization to the surgical environment, equipment, and instrumentation Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

15 Would you agree that the NWTC graduates you employ are able to PERFORM the following program skills? Strongly Agree 66.67% % Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Prepare the operating room by gathering equipment and supplies Pass instruments, equipment, and supplies in a safe and efficient manner Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the perioperative patient Anticipate the sequence of events during surgical procedures Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

16 Would you agree that the NWTC graduates you employ are able to PERFORM the following program skills? % Strongly Agree % Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Demonstrate safe practice with medications and solutions Function as an ethical, legal, and professional member of the healthcare team within the surgical technologist's scope of practice Demonstrate proficiency on the comprehensive surgical technologist exam as specified by the NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

17 Would you agree that the NWTC graduates you employ are able to: % Strongly Agree 66.67% 33.33% Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Value individual differences and abilities. Demonstrate community and global accountability. Work cooperatively and professionally. Communicate effectively. Think critically and creatively. Solve problems effectively. Demonstrate personal accountability. Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

18 How frequently must a person use the following skills in a Surgical Technologist related position? Always Often Sometimes Never Apply health science, biomedical, and technological principles to the peri-operative environment Apply principles of disinfection and sterilization to the surgical environment, equipment, and instrumentation Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

19 How frequently must a person use the following skills in a Surgical Technologist related position? Always Often Sometimes Never Prepare the operating room by gathering equipment and supplies Pass instruments, equipment, and supplies in a safe and efficient manner Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the perioperative patient Anticipate the sequence of events during surgical procedures Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

20 1 10 How frequently must a person use the following skills in a Surgical Technologist related position? 10 9 Demonstrate safe practice with medications and solutions Always Often Sometimes Never Function as an ethical, legal, and professional member of the healthcare team within the surgical technologist's scope of practice Demonstrate proficiency on the comprehensive surgical technologist exam as specified by the NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

21 How could the Surgical Technologist program be modified to better prepare students for a career in this field? My experience with the program has been excellent - we are always looking for candidates whose interpersonal and technology skills stand out. Unsure No suggestions Increase knowledge of the sterilization process. No comment Employees would like more specific "hands-on training. Provide more education on background of procedures. Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

22 What are challenges impacting this field? The number of surgeries is declining - due both to better and more available preventative care, and people's inability to afford surgery with a high deductible. More and more types of technology to learn and stay up-to-date on changes. Many of the new graduates are only getting part time jobs which makes it more difficult for them to keep up all their skills. Some hospitals are requiring certifications and CE credits which can be difficult and expensive to obtain. Hospitals frequently do not reimburse for this. Turnover Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

23 Looking toward the future where do you see this field heading? More involvement with first assisting surgeons, more involvement with equipment/inventory control, sterile processing. It will always be a necessary role, but the number of staff required will probably continue to decline. I see an increasing need for technologists--they probably will have to become more specialized. All hospitals requiring certified STs. Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

24 Do you have any other suggestions or comments regarding this program? No. None Not at this time Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

25 Have you considered using NWTC for professional development courses? 33.33% Yes No 66.67% Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

26 Have you or your company considered NWTC for corporate training? 11.11% Yes No 88.89% Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

27 What types of professional development/training would you be interested in? Sterilization/central processing N/A Surgical Technologist Program Employer Survey Results

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29 Upon graduating from the Surgical Technologist program, do you feel you were able to PERFORM the following skills? % 69.23% Strongly Agree 30.77% 23.08% 7.69% Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Apply health science, biomedical, and technological principles to the peri-operative environment Apply principles of disinfection and sterilization to the surgical environment, equipment, and instrumentation Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

30 Upon graduating from the Surgical Technologist program, do you feel you were able to PERFORM the following skills? % 69.23% 61.54% Strongly Agree 38.46% 46.15% 30.77% 23.08% 15.38% Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Prepare the operating room by gathering equipment and supplies Pass instruments, equipment, and supplies in a safe and efficient manner Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the perioperative patient Anticipate the sequence of events during surgical procedures Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

31 Upon graduating from the Surgical Technologist program, do you feel you were able to PERFORM the following skills? % 61.54% Demonstrate safe practice with medications and solutions % Function as an ethical, legal, and professional member of the healthcare team within the surgical technologist's scope of practice 1 Strongly Agree 7.69% Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Demonstrate proficiency on the comprehensive surgical technologist exam as specified by the NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

32 How often do you use these skills in your current job? 8 Apply health science, 69.23% 7 biomedical, and technological principles to 6 the peri-operative 5 environment % Apply principles of 30.77% disinfection and % sterilization to the surgical % environment, equipment, and instrumentation Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

33 How often do you use these skills in your current jobs? 8 Prepare the operating 69.23% 7 room by gathering 61.54% equipment and supplies % 5 Pass instruments, equipment, and supplies 4 in a safe and efficient % manner Provide a safe, efficient, 15.38% and supportive % 7.69% environment for the perioperative patient Anticipate the sequence of events during surgical procedures Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

34 How often do you use these skills in your current job? 9 Demonstrate safe practice % with medications and solutions % 61.54% 7.69% 8.33% 7.69% 23.08% 25% Function as an ethical, legal, and professional member of the healthcare team within the surgical technologist's scope of practice Demonstrate proficiency on the comprehensive surgical technologist exam as specified by the NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

35 How satisfied were you with the different instructional modes? % 53.85% 54.55% 46.15% 45.45% 27.27% 25% 45.45% 27.27% 16.67% 18.18% 9.09% 9.09% In Person Online Blended Accelerated Video Conference Extremely Satisfied Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Not at all Satisfied N/A Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

36 In Person: How satisfied were you with the different instructional modes? (Comments from Responses) All of my instructors were wonderful, I always do better on an in person level. I loved my teachers. Terry and Bunny did an amazing job! Online: Better learning in person, Medical Terminology class should not be offered as an online course... Infection control online was the most difficult to follow, text book was not the best. Should have been in the classroom for this course. I like hands-on. Accelerated: It has a fast pace, students need to be dedicated. Video Conference: N/A Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

37 Thinking back on your time in the program, would you say your Surgical Technologist instructors: % 66.67% 33.33% 30.77% Answered your questions clearly. Treated you with respect. Were attentive to your learning needs. Were available to meet. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

38 Thinking back on your time in the program, would you say your Surgical Technologist instructors: % 69.23% Provided timely feedback on your academic performance. Used hands-on learning methods % 23.08% Graded fairly. 1 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Were knowledgeable in current industry practices. Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

39 What are challenges impacting the Surgical Technologist field? Finding a job after graduating. There are not enough jobs to go around in this field and not very well respected. Available jobs. N/A There were no jobs available when I graduated in the Green Bay area. When jobs did become available, there were new students already graduating and I never received an interview in the area for a surgical tech position when I applied. Competitive job market. Anticipation of surgery. Finding a job without experience. Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

40 Looking toward the future where do you see this field heading? This field is continuing to grow and in the future I see many colleges just having a Certified First assist program. I think it will be flooded for this area. More and more responsibilities being added. Laparoscopic and robots... Not sure, might go to a different field. Two year program. Steady Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

41 What did you take away from your program that you use on the job? Everything (2 Responses) I'm not currently working as a CST. Everything! Every single thing, even things I thought were 'silly' or unnecessary... I use everything, everyday. I am currently finishing my RN degree at NWTC, I took away from this program sterile technique and surgical back ground to apply in my current schooling. All my skills, I believe I received the best education in the area. N/A Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

42 Tell us how NWTC has helped you be successful as a graduate. Very good course material. Everything we were taught has helped in the job field. Prepared me for my field of work. They didn't sugar coat anything, my teachers were very knowledgeable and always willing to help. I felt like I received above and beyond the learning experience I expected. Better prepare graduating students to get interviews after graduation. Very supportive staff within the course and after. Prepared me for the job mentally and physically. Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

43 How did you hear about this program? Advertisement College Catalog/Brochure Friend(s) High School NWTC Counselor/Advisor NWTC Website Parents or other family member Social Media Sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Open House Other, please specify 7.69% 7.69% 7.69% 30.77% 46.15% 4 6 Other, please specify: Coworker Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

44 Would you recommend this program to others? 7.69% 92.31% Yes No Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

45 Have you considered using NWTC for continuing education? Please list topic ideas here: Yes Not at this time. If I was going to continue with my education, I would strongly consider NWTC. Yes, for nursing. I have already. Yes, medical field Surgical Technologist Program-Graduate Survey Results

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47 Do you agree with the following statements regarding your selected program? % 56.61% 70.97% Teamwork and communication concepts are taught throughout the program Strongly Agree 45.16% 22.58% 29.03% 3.23% Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A Course materials are understandable and easy to follow (i.e., textbooks, lecture materials, labs, etc.) I feel the program-surgical Technologist curriculum (classes) will prepare me well for my career in my chosen field. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

48 Do you agree with the following statements regarding your selected program? % 35.48% 45.16% My Communication instructors prepared me for my program coursework % % My other general education instructors prepared me for my program coursework. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

49 Would you say your program instructors: % 80.65% 74.19% 70.97% Strongly Agree 29.03% 25.81% 19.35% 16.31% Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Are available to meet. Are attentive to my learning needs. Treat me with respect. Answer my questions clearly. Are knowledgeable in current industry practices. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

50 Would you say your program instructors: % 74.19% Strongly Agree 25.81% 22.58% 12.9 Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Grade fairly. Use hands-on learning methods. Provide timely feedback on my academic performance. Overall, I am satisfied with my program instructors. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

51 How satisfied are you with the different instructional modes? % 20.69% 17.24% 10.34% Extremely Satisfied 45.16% 44.83% 3.57% 24.14% 14.29% Satisfied 3.23% 17.24% Somewhat Satisfied 10.34% 7.14% Not at all Satisfied % 27.59% N/A 75% In Person Online Blended Accelerated Video Conference Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

52 In Person Online How satisfied were you with the different instructional modes? (Comments from Respondents) Questions are answered immediately and any assistance is readily available. In Person class is really good. After tests are taken, they cannot be reviewed for studying. Plus it takes longer for question to be answered since the instructor needs to be online to answer them. Constant technical issues and instructors with limited computer skills make online courses frustrating and counteract the convenience an online learning setting typically provides. I can't learn from online classes. I can t do online classes. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

53 Blended How satisfied were you with the different instructional modes? (Comments from Respondents) I haven't experienced a blended course yet. It was a little dragging to go over PowerPoints in class once a week when we were supposed to do it on our own. Accelerated Material is given accurately and efficiently, but it is questionable if I am retaining the information. Video Conference It is nice, because you are able to talk to the instructor, but it is also difficult if they have to leave and are not available after class. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

54 7 How well did the Program Orientation/Welcome Week prepare you for your classes? % % 3 1 Very Prepared Somewhat Prepared 3.23% 3.23% Not at All Prepared Did Not Attend Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

55 Why or why not? Please explain: We were told that it would be accelerated, but when classes started, it became much more accelerated than anticipated. The program-specific portion of welcome week was very informative and useful in preparing to enter my program. The initial portion that emphasized basic skills like time management, prioritizing, study methods was redundant from the now required College 101 course and a frustrating expenditure of valuable time for students who are not new to college life. The welcome week prepared me for my first day of my program, because I got all my paperwork that showed my requirements and due dates. I knew what to expect when I came in for class. Welcome week was a good thing to have, but it was really long. I could tell that some people were zoning out due to it being 8 hours of syllabus. There was a lot of information to process in one day. Talked to us about what and how we would learn in the program, but not daily course load. Over all I had a general idea what it was going to be like, but there are still a few things I wasn't expecting. It was a lot of information for one day. The welcome week didn't benefit me as I already had a degree. Explained exactly how the flow of the program was going to be. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

56 Accommodations (Special Needs Services) Are you aware of Accommodations (Special Needs Services)? How often do you use Accommodations (Special Needs Services)? How satisfied are you with Accommodations (Special Needs Services)? 9.68% 90.32% Yes No % 3.57% Four or more times Two or three times One time 92.86% Never Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

57 Are you aware of Academic Advising 3.23% 96.77% Yes No Academic Advising How often do you use Academic Advising? 3.33% Four or more times 26.67% Two or three times 16.67% One time 53.33% Never How satisfied are you with Academic Advising? 64.29% Very 28.57% 7.14% Somewhat Not at all Comments: Advisers responsible for multiple programs can be difficult to get face to face time with and can be confused/unclear about program specifics. You may not receive important information if you don't know to specifically ask for it. I haven't really had any serious problems, only little questions so I haven't really had any good experiences that have made me either satisfied or dissatisfied. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

58 Academic Coaching (Tutoring Services) Are you aware of Academic Coaching (Tutoring Services)? How often do you use Academic Coaching (Tutoring Services)? How satisfied are you with Academic Coaching (Tutoring Services)? 9.68% 90.32% Yes No % 10.71% 85.71% % 25% Four or more times Two or three times One time Never Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

59 Career Services Are you aware of Career Services? 6.45% 93.55% Yes No Comment: Cool thing to have for students. How often do you use Career Services? 3.45% Four or more times Two or three times 24.14% One time 72.14% Never How satisfied are you with Career Services? 87.5 Very 12.5 Somewhat Not at all Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

60 Center for Global Cultures Are you aware of the Center for Global Cultures? How often do you use the Center for Global Cultures? % 38.71% Yes No Four or more times Two or three times One time Never Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

61 Financial Aid Are you aware of Financial Aid? How often have you used Financial Aid? How satisfied are you with Financial Aid? 10 Yes No 45% 4 35% 3 25% 15% 1 5% 16.13% Four or more times 38.71% Two or three times 25.81% One time 19.35% Never % 56% 12% Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

62 Financial Aid (Comments from Respondents) I've experienced repeated problems with student loan deferment paperwork. There is only one person in charge of processing these requests and she has blatantly stated to me in the past that she's not really sure how it all works. The last time I had a deferment form that needed to be completed, she signed a blank form and told me to fill the rest of the information out myself because she didn't know what needed to be recorded. I only had to pay $200 out of about $3,000, but when I went into myfinacials.com it was listing the original price without the financial aid and then the one with the financial aid. When I went to pay for my tuition it still had the original payment of $3,000 as what I had to pay and I couldn't get an answer of why from my advisor and when I called Financial Aid Services nobody picked up so I just paid the $200. It has to many steps to get the financial aid and I don't know everything that I need to do to get my financial aid. Then in my NWTC it tells me I don't need to do anything for my financial aid yet I did not receive the aid. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

63 Financial Aid (Comments from Respondents) Even though I met them with them several times, they failed to help correctly budget for the course. They did not tell me that I will receive very little financial aid for the summer/fall courses. Summer financial aid was not clarified that we would get a considerable amount less than normal. I had to take out a bank loan to finish school because of this. Very hard to figure out where you need to pay back to and also return of extra financial aid was confusing. Summer aid was a joke. I hope to get more for fall to make up for my summer finances. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

64 Library Services Are you aware of Library Services? How often do you used Library Services? How satisfied are you with Library Services? 3.23% 96.77% Yes No 35% 3 25% 15% 1 5% 23.33% Four or more times 3 Two or three times 13.33% One time 33.33% Never Very Somewhat Not at all Comment: All the staff were very helpful Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

65 Personal Counseling Services Are you aware of Personal Counseling services? How often have you used Personal Counseling services? 25.81% 74.19% Yes No Four or more times Two or three times One time Never Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

66 Scholarships Are you aware of Scholarships? How often have you used Scholarships? How satisfied are you with Scholarships? 10 Yes No Four or more times 3.23% Two or three times 12.9 One time 83.87% Never Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

67 Study Abroad Are you aware of Study Abroad opportunities? How often have you taken part in Study Aboard opportunities? 41.94% 58.06% Yes No Four or more times Two or three times One time 10 Never Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

68 Student Life Are you aware of Student Life? How often have you taken part in Student Life activities? How satisfied are you with Student Life activities? 35.48% 64.52% Yes No % 45% % 54.55% Four or more times Two or three times One time Never Very Somewhat Not at all Comments: Need more activities I love all the prizes Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

69 Student Clubs Are you aware of Student Clubs? How often have you taken part in Student Clubs? 32.26% Yes No % 4 Four or more times Two or three times One time Never Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

70 Writing Lab Are you aware of Writing Lab? How often do you use the Writing Lab? How satisfied are you with the Writing Lab? 25.81% 74.19% Yes No Four or more times % Two or three times One time 78.26% Never Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

71 What support services outside of the classroom helped you be successful? I have not used any support services. Being able to go into the lab after class and study skills. My Library at my home town was a good place to get together with other students in my classroom that live in my area and we can find the resources to work on our homework or study. Personal study groups Accommodations Career services, library Being able to call/ our teachers really help. They treat all the students with respect and take the time out to learn everyone's names and specific learning styles. My adviser Nikki has been really helpful with answering all my questions and getting me prepared to start school each semester. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

72 What support services outside of the classroom helped you be successful? My family My family and friends (3 Responses) Used mock interview service. The use of the computer lab was great since we didn't have to pay for our copies. Nicole the surgical tech adviser. The library was a nice quiet area to do homework. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

73 What do you like about your selected program? The accelerated courses to complete the program. Program instructors have been given flexibility to restructure the courses outside the normal template to accelerate and improve the learning process for students. It is very interesting. The teachers and hands-on work. Good program The lab, how hands-on it is every day. I like the teachers, and how the program is set up. Its right to the point. Very interesting. Not boring, interesting. Team oriented environment, fun instructors, instructors are always there to help. I like how hands-on and interactive it is. The instructors are getting us prepared for the reality of our clinical. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

74 What do you like about your selected program? Fun stuff. That it is a highly accredited program. I like how it challenges me and that I love going to school everyday. Hands-on It gives me an opportunity to grow in the advancing medical field. The material will help me prepare for a career in my field after school is finished. Hands-on, clinical is awesome. Pretty much everything. You are always learning and it is very challenging. That this is what I want to do for my career. You may be doing the same surgery's but every person is different. The opportunity to be in the O.R. The classroom. The hands-on. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

75 What changes would you recommend be made to your selected program? Nothing so far. We shouldn't start learning new materials when we still haven't been tested on the old material. More through explanation of things. None. So far I've been very happy. More time spent on instruments. I would not make any changes. Better review for tests. That classes are not so long or not every day of the week. I wouldn't change anything. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

76 What changes would you recommend be made to your selected program? Shadow first through the program to actually see what goes on, more practice on draping other body parts. I suggested to one/two of the teachers that they should have some of the senior students/alumni come in to the freshmen class and answer questions for the students so you have a better idea what the O.R. is really like. I think that would be really helpful. I think it should be a two year program so it doesn't feel so fast and overwhelming. Maybe student shadow. 2 year program to make it spread out more. Make the program a little longer so we re not as stressed. Having the correct due dates for assignments. Better orientation about what it is actually like in the O.R. The blended course was kind of rough. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

77 Why is NWTC the right choice for you? It has very good instructors and prepares you for your career. Location. Nearest similar program is in Fond Du Lac. The work is easily manageable and I can still go to school and have a job at the same time. Gets me out into the job field quicker. Very casual environment Because it had the surgical tech program which a lot of schools don't offer. My program is really put together well. It is the closest school to my home that offers this program. Inexpensive, offers the program I want, close to home. Less expensive and offers my program close to home Easy access It offers the program I wanted. NWTC is the right choice for me because I want to be a surgical technologist. Yes (2 Responses) Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

78 Why is NWTC the right choice for you? It's flexible to my schedule and the teachers here are amazing!! This is where my program is offered. Small class room environment and the teachers want us to be successful. Because it works well with my work schedule. It s the only campus that offered the ST program within 50 miles of my home. Yes, it has helped me become the person I am today. Cheaper, closer to home. Between my EMT class and this program I have always enjoyed my association with any class/department within NWTC. Close to home and affordable. It is a tech school that was good for myself having a family. Good school. It is convenient and close to home. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

79 How did you hear about this program? Advertisement 3.23% College Catalog/Brochure 35.48% Friend(s) 9.68% High School 22.58% NWTC Counselor/Advisor NWTC Website Parents or other family member 6.45% % Social Media Site (Facebook, Twitter, etc ) Open House Other, please specify 4 6 Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

80 Would you recommend this program to others? Yes 93.55% No 6.45% Why or why not? It will be very helpful. The instructors are some of the most invested I've encountered in recent years- very attentive and willing to help their students. Sets up for great success. Great teachers Fun and interesting (2 Responses) Its fun If you like surgery and teamwork this is for you but need to be able to handle stress well. Unless it's something you really want, don't invest your time and money. The hands-on was very helpful and the material was easy to follow along with. Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

81 Wisconsin TechConnect site Are you aware that there are job postings listed on the Wisconsin TechConnect site? Have you ever used Wisconsin TechConnect site to search for open positions? 19.35% 53.33% 46.67% Yes No 80.65% Surgical Technologist Program-Student Survey Results

82 Surgical Technologist Program Employment Projections Year Annual Salary Range* Number of Graduates Number of Respondents $24,962-$36,795 $28,716-$34, $26,206-$39, $31,428-$39, $22,990-$40, *Overtime and experience may also be factors Annual salary range self-reported by Surgical Technologist program graduates in the NWTC Graduate Follow up Report 0 Comparison of Graduates to Job Openings Number of Surgical Technologist program Grads needed to meet 6 target of Job Openings In District In District FT In District PT In Region FT In Region PT Outside NWTC District & Region FT Outside NWTC District & Region PT # NWTC Graduates # Statewide Graduates # of Job Openings # of Grads 6 Target Projections # of Grads # of Job Openings 6 Target