STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES. CURRICULUM PROGRAM APPLICATIONS [FTFA*] (Existing Program)

Attachment PROG 8 STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES CURRICULUM PROGRAM APPLICATIONS [FTFA*] (Existing Program) The State Board of Community Colleges is asked to approve the curriculum programs at the listed colleges on the condition that equipment funds are available to the college and operating funds generated by the budget formula will permit the offering of these program without any special allocation of funds.

Carteret Community College Healthcare Business Informatics (A25510) Southwestern Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant (A45500)

Contact Person: Jennifer Frazelle, Director Academic Programs 919.807.7120 [email protected]

*Fast Track for Action

SBCC 10/18/2013

Attachment PROG 8A PROGRAM APPLICATION SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT Carteret Community College Healthcare Business Informatics (A25510)

I. Program Planning Carteret Community College (CCC) is seeking approval for the Healthcare Business Informatics (A25510) program to begin Spring 2014. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of Carteret County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Carteret Community College on August 13, 2013. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Carteret Community College have certified the following: 

The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered.

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They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college.

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The college will complete a program accountability report including student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation of the program.

II. Program Rationale Carteret Community College indicates the following: 

Businesses in the service area of CCC have indicated a need to hire graduates who are well versed in Healthcare Business Informatics. Letters and e-mails of support for the proposed program were submitted to CCC by the Carteret County Economic Development Council, Carteret Vision Center, GirlTalk & Gynecology, and Carteret General Hospital.

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Due to new regulations by the Federal Electronic Medical Records Mandate, healthcare providers will be required to keep electronic health records. As a result of this mandate the healthcare providers in Carteret County will need access to employees who are educated and trained with the skills needed to install programs, manage data, archive/retrieve data, and design and support systems for the medical information system.

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The Employment Security Commission of North Carolina reports that in 2013 there were 1,180 jobs in medical records and other related fields in the state.

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According to an online job search conducted by CCC in September, there were 27 job openings in the college’s service area.

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In addition to traditional job opportunities, it is noted that a career in Healthcare Business Informatics is especially suitable for self-employment.

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Upon graduation, students will possess the necessary proficiencies to work at local healthcare facilities providing the different aspects of healthcare business informatics, including healthcare informatics, systems analysis, networking technology, computer/network security, data warehousing, archiving and retrieval of information, and healthcare computer infrastructure support.

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According to a recent survey conducted by CCC, 42 out of 57 students taking computer related courses, showed an interest in enrolling in the proposed program.

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The college is planning to use current faculty members to teach in courses in the Healthcare Business Informatics program. There are sufficient hardware, software, and labs already in place to support the program.

III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs Nine colleges are currently approved to offer the Healthcare Business Informatics (A25510) program. An Impact Assessment was sent to all colleges in contiguous service areas. No negative impact responses were received.

IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan Not Applicable V. Curriculum Design The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard.

Coordinator: Dr. Hilmi A. Lahoud

SBCC 10/18/2013

Effective Term Spring 2013 [2013*01]

CURRICULUM STANDARD Curriculum Program Title

Code

Healthcare Business Informatics

Concentration

A25510

(not applicable)

Curriculum Description The Healthcare Business Informatics curriculum prepares individuals for employment as specialists in installation, data management, data archiving/retrieval, system design and support, and computer training for medical information systems. Students learn about the field through multidisciplinary coursework including the study of terminology relating to informatics, systems analysis, networking technology, computer/network security, data warehousing, archiving and retrieval of information, and healthcare computer infrastructure support. Graduates should qualify for employment as database/data warehouse analysts, technical support professionals, informatics technology professionals, systems analysts, networking and security technicians, and computer maintenance professionals in the healthcare field.

Curriculum Requirements* [for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]

I.

General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.

II.

Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for additional information.)

III.

Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free elective courses may not be included as other required hours.

AAS

Diploma

Certificate

Minimum General Education Hours

15

6

0

Minimum Major Hours

49

30

12

Other Required Hours

0-7

0-4

0-1

64-76

36-48

12-18

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC)

*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.

Major Hours [ref. 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]

A.

Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.

B.

Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.

C.

Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.

Healthcare Business Informatics A25510 Minimum Major Hours Required A.

CORE

AAS

Diploma

Certificate

49 SHC

30 SHC

12 SHC

33-42 SHC

Courses required for the diploma are designated with *

Required Courses: CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support *HBI 110 Issues and Trends in HBI *HBI 113 Survey of Med Insurance *HBI 250 Data Mgmt and Utilization

3 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC

Require Subject Areas: Basic Computer Skills. Select one: CIS 110 Introduction to Computers CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy

3 SHC 2 SHC

Operating Systems. Select one: CTI 130 OS and Device Foundation NOS 110 Operating System Concepts

6 SHC 3 SHC

Information Security. Select one: CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation SEC 110 Security Concepts

3 SHC 3 SHC

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Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on July 16, 2010; Correction 10/05/10; Editorial correction 11/23/10; Revised 12/5/11; Revised 12/14/11; Editorial Correction 02/22/12; CRC Revised - Electronic Only 02/29/12; SBCC Revised 08/16/12.

Network Systems. Select one: NET 110 Networking Concepts NET 125 Networking Basics TNE 111 Campus Networks I Database. Select one: DBA 110 Database Concepts DBA 120 Database Programming I DBA 210 Database Administration Medical Terminology. Select one set: MED 120 Survey of Med Terminology or MED 121 Medical Terminology I and MED 122 Medical Terminology II or OST 141 Med Terms I-Med Office and OST 142 Med Terms II-Med Office

3 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC

3 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC

2 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC

Medical Legal and Regulatory Issues. Select one: MED 118 Medical Law and Ethics OST 149 Medical Legal Issues HMT 215 Legal Asp of Healthcare Admin

2 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC

Business Management. Select one: BUS 110 Introduction to Business ETR 210 Introduction to Entrepreneurship HMT 110 Intro to Healthcare Mgt LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concepts

3 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC

B.

CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)

C.

OTHER MAJOR HOURS To be selected from the following prefixes/courses:

ACC, BIO, BUS, CIS, COE, COM, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, ETR, GIS, GRO, HBI, HMT, ISC, LOG, MAT, MED, MKT, NET, NOS, OMT, OST, SEC, TNE, *WBL, and WEB Foreign language courses (including ASL) that are not designated as approved other major hours may be included in all programs up to a maximum of 3 semester hours of credit. *WBL prefix will be available in fall 2014.

Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on July 16, 2010; Correction 10/05/10; Editorial correction 11/23/10; Revised 12/5/11; Revised 12/14/11; Editorial Correction 02/22/12; CRC Revised - Electronic Only 02/29/12; SBCC Revised 08/16/12.

Attachment PROG 8B PROGRAM APPLICATION SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT Southwestern Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant (A45500) I. Program Planning Southwestern Community College is seeking approval for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) (A45500) program to begin Spring 2014. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of Jackson, Macon and Swain counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Southwestern Community College on April 30, 2013. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Southwestern Community College have certified the following: 

The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered.



They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college.



The college will complete a program accountability report including student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation of the program.

II. Program Rationale Southwestern Community College indicates the following: 

According to the 2010 Census, twenty-eight percent of the population in Jackson, Macon and Swain counties are age 50 and older. Aging populations are at risk for illness and injury such as stroke and hip fractures. Short-term rehabilitation stays in local skilled nursing facilities requires care provided by physical and occupational therapy professionals.

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The Center for Disease Control indicates that one in thirty-three children will be born with some type of birth defect, which will require the services of an occupational therapy professional.

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Eleven students enrolled at the college this fall are registered in preparatory classes in anticipation of the program beginning in 2014.

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An employer survey completed within the college’s service area determined the following: ten jobs currently available, fourteen jobs available in 2015 and fourteen jobs available in 2018.

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According to area hospital personnel, occupational therapy assistant positions are remaining vacant due to the lack of trained professionals for the positions. Southwestern Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant advisory committee affirmed the need. The Occupational Therapists reported they had OTA positions which were unfilled for over a year and in some cases are no longer posting OTA positions.

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate of OTA’s has increased by 4.6 percent in North Carolina from 2011-2012. This annual rate for North Carolina is slightly higher than national predictions from the Occupational Handbook which forecasts employment of Occupational Therapy Assistants is expected to increase by forty-three percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations.”

III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs Five community colleges are approved to offer the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. An impact assessment was sent to each college. No negative impact responses were received.

IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan Not Applicable

V. Curriculum Design The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard.

Coordinator: Ms. Renee Batts

SBCC 10/18/2013

Effective Term Fall 1997 [1997*03]

CURRICULUM STANDARD Curriculum Program Title

Code

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Concentration

A45500

(not applicable)

Curriculum Description The Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a registered/licensed occupational therapist in screening, assessing, planning, and implementing treatment and documenting progress for clients receiving occupational therapy services. Course work includes human growth and development, conditions which interfere with activities of daily living, theory and process of occupational therapy, individual/group treatment activities, therapeutic use of self, activity analysis, and grading/adapting activities and environments. Graduates may be eligible to take the national certification examination for practice as a certified occupational therapy assistant. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, longterm/extended care facilities, sheltered workshops, schools, home health programs, and community programs.

Curriculum Requirements* [for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]

I.

General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.

II.

Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for additional information.)

III.

Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free elective courses may not be included as other required hours.

AAS

Diploma

Certificate

Minimum General Education Hours

15

6

0

Minimum Major Hours

49

30

12

Other Required Hours

0-7

0-4

0-1

64-76

36-48

12-18

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC)

*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.

Major Hours A.

B.

[ref. 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)] Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.

Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.

C.

Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.

Occupational Therapy Assistant A45500 AAS

Diploma

Certificate

Minimum Major Hours Required

49 SHC

30 SHC

12 SHC

A.

50 SHC

NR

NR

CORE.

Required Courses: OTA 110 OTA 120 OTA 130 OTA 140 OTA 150 OTA 161 OTA 162 OTA 163 OTA 170 OTA 180 OTA 220 OTA 240 OTA 250 OTA 260 OTA 261 PSY 241 PSY 281

Fundamentals of OT OT Media I Assessment Skills Professional Skills I Life Span Skills I Fieldwork I Placement 1 Fieldwork I Placement 2 Fieldwork I Placement 3 Physical Dysfunction Psychosocial Dysfunction OT Media II Professional Skills II Life Span Skills II Fieldwork II Placement 1 Fieldwork II Placement 2 Developmental Psychology Abnormal Psychology

3 SHC 2 SHC 3 SHC 1 SHC 3 SHC 1 SHC 1 SHC 1 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC 1 SHC 3 SHC 6 SHC 6 SHC 3 SHC 3 SHC

Required Subject Area: Anatomy and Physiology. Select one: BIO 165 Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)

C.

4 SHC 4 SHC

or

OTHER MAJOR HOURS To be selected from the following prefixes:

BIO, BUS, CIS, COE, CSC, HSC, HUM, MAT, OST, OTA, PHY, PSY, SOC, and *WBL Foreign language courses (including ASL) that are not designated as approved other major hours may be included in all programs up to a maximum of 3 semester hours of credit. *WBL prefix will be available in fall 2014.

Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 06/29/01; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 09/21/07.