ACADEMIC PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM

DIRECTIONS: Use this form when proposing a new major or primary field of study, new emphasis, new degree program, or new certificate of achievement.

DATE SUBMITTED: 8/27/2010 INSTITUTION: College of Southern Nevada REQUEST TYPE: New Degree New Major or Primary Field of Study New Emphasis New Certificate of Achievement (AAC approval only) DEGREE (i.e. Bachelor of Science): Bachelor of Applied Science MAJOR (i.e. Animal Science): Clinical Laboratory Sciences EMPHASIS (i.e. Equine Studies): Medical Laboratory Scientist CREDITS TO DEGREE: 121 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT: PROPOSED SEMESTER OF IMPLEMENTATION: Fall 2012

Action requested: This academic program proposal seeks approval for the College of Southern Nevada to offer a baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. A. Brief description and purpose of proposed program

The proposed program will be a Bachelor of Applied Science, designed to offer an advanced degree option for students and current Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) interested in furthering their education in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The baccalaureate coursework will provide additional, higher level instruction in Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology, Immunohematology, Laboratory Operations, and Research Methods, as well as associated clinical practicum experiences. Courses in Critical Thinking, Ethics, Professional Communication, and statistics will also be required.

B. Statement of degree or program objectives

Date of AAC Approval:

Sept 8, 2010

Date of Board Approval:

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Graduates of the Baccalaureate program will be able to: demonstrate comprehension of concepts and techniques in all major clinical laboratory disciplines; demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform and interpret complex laboratory procedures; perform amd interpret associated quality control procedures; develop skills in leadership, resource management, research, and teaching; demonstrate the entry-level competencies necessary to secure employment as a medical laboratry scientist; demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully pass the national certification examination.

C. Plan for assessment of degree or program objectives

Degree and program objectives will be assessed in accordance with established College requirements. Data will be gathered from student evaluations of courses, graduate and employer surveys, and certification examinations. Data will be reported annually to the Dean and the Office of Resource Development and Assessment.

D. Plan for assessment of student learning outcomes and the use of this data for program

improvement Assessment data will be reviewed annually by program faculty, program advisory committee,

Department Chair, and Dean. Program content and structure will be revised as needed, based on the interpretation of the data. Assessment results and any follow-up actions will be reported annually to the Office of Resource Development and Assessment.

E. Contribution and relationship of program objectives to

i. NSHE Master Plan When the elimination of the current BS-CLS program at UNLV becomes effective, CSN will be the only provider of Clinical Laboratory Sciences education. The proposed program will be a niche degree, providing advanced educational opportunities for students, while fulfilling a critical workforce need in the local and state communities for Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS).

ii. Institutional mission

CSN is committed to creating opportunities and changing lives. The proposed program will provide additional clinical skills, as well as instruction in leadership, management, research and teaching. These qualities are expected of entry level Medical Laboratory Scientists and will enhance the ability of graduates to attain supervisory, management, and teaching/training positions.

iii. Campus strategic plan and/or academic master plan

The current CSN Academic Master Plan provides for the development of 2+2 and 3+1 programs in selected areas. The proposed program will provide advanced educational opportunities for currently practicing Medical Laboratory Technicians, as well as in-program MLT students.

iv. Department and college plan

The Ralph and Betty Engelstad School of Health Sciences is committed to being the premier provider of the healthcare workforce in Southern Nevada. Programs are developed in resonse to

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demonstrated community need. The proposed program will provide potential employers with qualified employees needed to perform complex laboratory analyses and associated tasks.

v. Other programs in the institution

Other Clinical Laboratory Sciences programs at CSN include: Phlebotomy (Certificate of Completion), Medical Laboratory Assistant (Certificate of Achievement), and Medical Laboratory Technician (Associate of Applied Science).

vi. Other related programs in the System

The BS-CLS program at UNLV is no longer accepting new students; CLS courses previously offerred at UNR, GBC, and WNC have been deactivated.

F. Evaluation of need for the program

i. Intrinsic academic value of program within the discipline The proposed program will complete the career pathway in Clinical Laboratory Sciences education currently provided at CSN.

ii. Evidence of existing or projected local, state, regional, national and/or international need

for program Career opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, reference laboratories, physician offices and research laboratories. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts a 12% increase in the need for Medical Laboratory Scientists, and a 16% increase in the Medical Laboratory Technicians through 2018. Job growth is not the only source of employment opportunity. Additional openings will result from the replacement of workers due to retirement, transfer to other occupations, etc. These data are supported by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Wage and Vacancy Survey of Medical Laboratories reported in 2009. Survey results indicate that the average vacancy rate for MLSs was 10.4%, the highest for all positions surveyed. For the Far West region, which includes Nevada, that rate is 13.1%. The MLT vacancy rate is 6.4%. The data further show that the onset of retiring baby boomers from all categories of laboratory personnel will impose a severe staffing challenge. Again, the Far West region is expected to be hit particularly hard, with an overall vacancy rate of 17%. Turnover rates for MLSs and MLTs were reported to be 30% and 27%, respectively. In the Far West region, 53% of laboratories reported experiencing difficulty in hiring qualified personnel.

iii. If this or a similar program already exists within the System, what is the justification for

this addition The current BS-CLS program at UNLV will be deactivated upon completion of the current students. CSN will then be the only provider of CLS education at any level.

iv. Evidence of employment opportunities for graduates (state and national)

All the major clinical affiliate sites are represented on the MLT Advisory Committee. The Committee makes recommendations concerning curriculum, current instrumentation and methodology, and clinical experiences. At the most recent meeting (May 2010), the members expressed concern over the proposed elimination of the CLS program at UNLV, and pledged support and resources for the continuation of the program at CSN. This includes additional rotation experiences, assistance in

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curriculum development, and lobbying for legislative changes to the scope of practice for MLTs. Several clinical affiliates have provided letters of support. Current Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) regulations restrict the types of analyses that may be performed and interpreted by an MLT. This has prevented CSN MLT graduates from practicing in settings that would be available to their peers in most other states. Most Nevada MLTs work in a hospital or reference laboratory and are supervised by MLSs. The MLT Advisory Committee supports petitioning for a change in the NAC that would broaden the scope of activities for qualified MLTs. This would enable the employer to increase the technical responsibilities of the MLTs and reserve the higher-paid MLSs for supervisory, teaching, and training positions.

v. Student clientele to be served (Explain how the student clientele is identified)

Student clientele would be be recruited primarily from completers in current CSN CLS programs (Phlebotomy, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician), as well as currently practicing laboratory professionals referred by their employers. Students who were planning to enter the UNLV CLS program have also been contacted. Students interested in becoming a clinical laboratory professional,who already have a baccalaureate degree in biology or chemistry, may choose to enroll in the program specific courses.

G. Detailed curriculum proposal

i. Representative course of study by year (options, courses to be used with/without modification; new courses to be developed) The current Medical Laboratory Technician program is offerred with two track options. Both tracks culminate in an Associate of Applied Science degree. The Occupational Track is designed for students who intend to complete their education at CSN; the Transfer Track allows students who complete the MLT program to transfer into the Bachelor of Science Clinical Laboratory Sciences program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. The elimination of the UNLV BS-CLS program necessitates the deactivation of the transfer track. The occupational designation will be removed from the remaining track and the curriculum will be restructured to effect a more seamless transition to the proposed BAS degree. The resultant degree will be comprised of a total of 55 general education and 66 program-specific credits. An additional 31 credits in upper-division (Level II) coursework will be developed for the BAS degree. First semester - Fall CLS 476 Clinical Microbiology II 2 cr CLS 477 Applied Clinical Microbiology I 1 CLS 446 Clinical Chemistry II 2 CLS 447 Applied Clinical Chemistry II 1 CLS 365 Laboratory Operations II 1 Second semester - Spring CLS 448 Hematology II 2 CLS 449 Applied Hematology II 1 CLS 456 Immunology/Immunohematology II 2

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CLS 457 Applied Immunology/Immunohematology II 1 CLS 478 Research Methods 2 Third semester - Fall CLS 491 Clinical Practicum-Chemistry 4 CLS 493 Clinical Practicum-Immunohematology 4 CLS 495 Clinical Practicum-Microbiology 4 CLS 497 Clinical Practicum-Hematology 4 In addition to the special program requirements, the following courses will also be required: PHIL 302 Intermediate Reasoning Critical Thinking 3 PHIL 311 Professional Ethics 3 ENG 333 Professional Communication 3 ECON 261 Principles of Statistics I 3

ii. Program entrance requirements

graduate of an accredited MLT program completion of MLT AS or AAS degree (or equivalent) current MLT certification minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for MLT coursework

iii. Program completion requirements (credit hours, grade point average; subject matter

distribution, preprogram requirements) The proposed program consists of 121 credits: 55 credits in general education and 61 in special program requirements (including current MLT courses- Level I curriculum). A minimum GPA of 2.0 in MLT coursework will be required. It is expected that Level II coursework will be completed in three semesters. First semester - Fall CLS 476 Clinical Microbiology II 2 cr CLS 477 Applied Clinical Microbiology I 1 CLS 446 Clinical Chemistry II 2 CLS 447 Applied Clinical Chemistry II 1 CLS 365 Laboratory Operations II 1 Second semester - Spring CLS 448 Hematology II 2 CLS 449 Applied Hematology II 1 CLS 456 Immunology/Immunohematology II 2 CLS 457 Applied Immunology/Immunohematology II 1 CLS 478 Research Methods 2 Third semester - Fall CLS 491 Clinical Practicum-Chemistry 4 CLS 493 Clinical Practicum-Immunohematology 4 CLS 495 Clinical Practicum-Microbiology 4 CLS 497 Clinical Practicum-Hematology 4

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Students must complete a minimum of 15 credits in residence, a grade of C or better in all major occupational courses, and have no financial obligations to NSHE.

iv. Accreditation consideration (organization (if any) which accredits program, requirements

for accreditation, plan for attaining accreditation - include costs and time frame) National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) To be considered for accreditation, the program must have a qualified Program Director and faculty, an advisory committee, curriculum which includes instruction in all major subject areas currently offerred in the contemporary clinical laboratory, clinical experiences, and evaluations related to published objectives and competencies for didactic and applied courses. NAACLS accredits programs that offer more than one level of Clinical Laboratory Sciences education. It is possible to align the accreditation cycles of both programs in order to combine self-study reports and minimize the costs associated with site visits. Examples of such programs have been examined as models for the development of a baccalaureate degree program at CSN. Additional annual costs associated with accreditation are not expected to exceed $2,000.00. A program typically graduates one cohort before seeking initial accreditation.

v. Evidence of approval by appropriate committees of the institution

The Ralph and Betty Engelstad School of Health Sciences Curriculum Committee reviewed and approved the revised AAS degree curriculum and the BAS proposed curriculum on August 23, 2010. The CSN Curriculum Committee reviewed and approved both curricula at the August 25, 2010 meeting.

H. Readiness to begin program

i. Faculty strengths (specializations, teaching, research, and creative accomplishments In addition to the Program Director, there are two full-time faculty, a Research Associate II, and an Administrative Assistant (.33 FTE) assigned to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) programs. The full-time faculty teaches didactic and applied courses for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Office Assisting, Dental Hygiene, and Surgical Technology programs. The Research Associate prepares materials for laboratory activities, maintains equipment, orders supplies, and assists with selected laboratory activities through equipment or technical demonstration. The program employs part-time faculty, as needed, who have the appropriate educational background and clinical expertise. The minimum credentials for part-time faculty include a baccalaureate degree and national certification as a medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist. Part-time faculty is primarily hired to teach laboratory courses, since they are usually actively practicing individuals capable of conveying current technical practices to the students. Qualified laboratory assistants are employed each semester to support laboratory activities as needed. Practicing medical technologists, medical laboratory technicians, and phlebotomists serve as clinical affiliate site instructors for students during scheduled clinical rotations. Clinical

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instructors have appropriate credentials and/or Nevada state licensure for their respective positions. They are paid employees of the clinical affiliate site. Current CSN CLS program faculty/staff: Faculty/Staff Position Credential Heidi Schneiter Interim Program Director BS, MT(ASCP) Shirley Cruzada FT Faculty Ed.D, MT(AMT) Dianna Ladesic FT Faculty BS, MT(ASCP) Larry Pitkin FT Classified Staff Research Associate II AAS, MLT, PBT(ASCP) Rosemary Grullon FT Classified Staff Admin Asst II Not applicable

ii. Contribution of new program to department’s existing programs (both graduate and

undergraduate) and contribution to existing programs throughout the college or university The proposed program will complete the established CLS career pathway.

iii. Completed prior planning for the development of the program (recent hires, plans for

future hires, securing of space, curricular changes, and reallocation of faculty lines) It is anticipated that an additional 2 full-time faculty will need to be hired, 2 additional laboratory classroom spaces will need to be secured, the AAS curriculum will need to be revised, and Level II curriculum will need to be developed.

iv. Recommendations from prior program review and/or accreditation review teams

This proposal was not initiated due to a recommendation from a prior program review or accreditation visit. It was developed in response to a community need for a qualified workforce of baccalaureate prepared CLS professionals. In 2007, CSN was authorized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities to offer programs at the Associate and Baccalaureate levels.

v. Organizational arrangements that must be made within the institution to accommodate the

program The proposed program will be housed with other CLS programs in the Department of Dental Sciences, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Rehabilitation Services. No organizational arrangements need to be made.

I. Resource Analysis

i. Proposed source of funds (enrollment-generated state funds, reallocation of existing funds, grants, other state funds) Funding for this program will be enrollment-generated state funds.

ii. Each new program approved must be reviewed for adequate full-time equivalent (FTE) to

support the program in the fifth year. Indicate if enrollments represent 1) students formally admitted to the program, 2) declared majors in the program, or 3) course enrollments in the program.

a. (1) Full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment in the Fall semester of the first, third, and

fifth year.

1st Fall semester 12.0

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3rd Fall semester 12.0

5th Fall semester 12.0

(2) Explain the methodology/assumptions used in determining projected FTE figures.

A cohort of 12 students will be admitted each fall.

b. (1) Unduplicated headcount in the Fall semester of the first, third, and fifth year.

1st Fall semester 12 3rd Fall semester 12 5th Fall semester 12

(2) Explain the methodology/assumptions used in determining projected headcount

figures. A cohort of 12 students will be admitted each fall. The cohort of new students should remain constant each fall.

iii. Budget Projections – Complete and attach the Five-Year Budget Projection Table.

J. Facilities and equipment required

i. Existing facilities: type of space required, number of assignable square feet, space utilization assumptions, special requirements, modifications, effect on present programs The Clinical Laboratory Sciences programs currently have two dedicated classroom/laboratory spaces on the West Charleston campus assigned to support instructional activities. B229 and B230 are both equipped with SMART technology, which includes a computer, overhead LCD projector, retractable screen, and TV/VCR/DVD combination. Each classroom/laboratory space has seating for 16-20 students. Each room is equipped with three sinks operable by foot pedals necessary for aseptic handwashing. Both spaces are equipped with a negative pressure ventilation system. B230 is approximately 1300 square feet and is used primarily for Phlebotomy, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA), and Medical Office Assistant activities. The room is equipped with 9 Phlebotomy drawing stations. Each station is equipped with all items necessary to perform standard blood collection procedures. There is adequate storage for all equipment and supplies, including 30 anatomically correct advanced IV and injection artificial arms, as well as 20 fully-stocked blood collection trays for use at the bench when training with the arms. Additional equipment and supplies for other laboratory activities is moved in and out from the storage area as needed. B229 is approximately 1050 square feet and is used primarily for the more complex activities associated with the Medical Laboratory Technician, Dental Hygiene, and Surgical Technology programs. Equipment in this room includes two automatic strainers, a chemistry analyzer, hematology analyzer, microbiological identification system, and various microscopes. A

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comprehensive list of program resources is included below. Additional equipment and supplies are housed in the storage area. Both classroom/laboratory spaces are connected to B227, a laboratory preparation room of approximately 827 sq ft. The prep room contains chemical storage cabinets, an autoclave, flask scrubber, 3 computers, 5 refrigerators, 2 freezers, biological and chemical safety hoods, a reverse osmosis system, and a deionized water filtration system. It is also supplied with an automatic plate pourer and lyophilization system. There are two fire extinguishers, 2 eyewash stations, a safety shower, fire blanket, and a hazardous spill clean-up kit. A copy/fax machine is also located in this area, which is also equipped with a negative-pressure ventilation system. The Research Associate II is housed in the prep room. Each full-time faculty and staff has an office/workspace equipped with a telephone, computer, locking desk and file cabinet(s), and shelving in the A-171 office suite. Faculty and staff computers are connected to a network system for printing and Internet access. Fax, printer, and copy machines are located in the common work area of the office suite.

ii. Additional facilities required: number of assignable square feet, description of space

required, special requirements, time sequence assumed for securing required space Two additional classroom/laboratory spaces (minimum of 1,000 square feet each, equipped with a sink and SMART technology) will need to be secured for expected program implementation in Fall 2012. Offices equipped with furniture, phones and computers will need to be secured for the two additional faculty.

iii. Existing and additional equipment required

Below is a list of the major capital equipment and supplies currently utilized for instruction in the CSN CLS student laboratories. All equipment is the property of CSN. Equipment purchases were funded through grant awards, technology fees, and the capital equipment budget. The purchase of consumable supplies, software, publications is supported by special course fees and the program operating budget. This equipment can be used to support Level II laboratory activities. Urinalysis and Body Fluids 1. Criterion II automated urinalysis reagent strip reader $3,800.00 2. Refractometers and urinometers 3. Hemacytometers 4. Videotapes and tutorial software – phlebotomy, urinalysis, microscopy 5. Reagent strips for urinalysis and quality control 6. Confirmatory test reagents and controls 7. Sediment stain 8. Prepared microscope and 35 mm slides for urinary sediment and formed elements 9. Stool prep kits 10. Microscopes with phase contrast $8,815.00 11. Cytocentrifuge $3,347.00 Total $15,962.00 Parasitology, Mycology and Virology 1. Growth Media – cornmeal, saboraud dextrose, germ tube, potato agars

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2. Stains – lactophenol cotton blue, India ink, and acid-fast , gram and trichrome stains 3. Stool prep materials 4. Yeast identification kits 5. Potassium Hydroxide 6. Prepared slides for medically significant fungi and parasites 7. Stock cultures of medically significant fungi 8. Tutorial software – mycology and parasitology 9. Incinerators and teasing needles 10. Microscopes with oil immersion objectives $21,120.00*** 11. Nikon SM2800 stereomicroscope with digital imaging $2,400.00 12. State of the art swing bucket centrifuges $2,400.00* Total $25,920.00 Clinical Microbiology 1. Vitek automated microbiology analyzer $36,135.00 2. Nikon Eclipse 50I microscope with teaching head and imaging system $12,000.00 3. Wescor cytocentrifuge and slide gram stainer $9,145.00 4. Anaerobic culture system 5. Incinerators and inoculating loops and needles (reusable and disposable) 6. Stock cultures of medically significant bacterial species 7. Growth media – (agar and broth) Trypticase Soy, Sheep Blood, Chocolate, MacConkey, Mueller -Hinton, Hektoen Enteric 8. Stains – acid-fast gram and auramine-rhodamine fluorescing stains 9. Wet and dry biochemical reagents 10. Rapid testing kits 11.Class II biosafety hoods $17,473.00 12. Microscopes with 40/ 50/100x oil immersion objectives see *** 13.Tutorial software 14. Swing bucket biosafety centrifuges 15. Prepared slides of medically significant bacteria 16. Prepared slides demonstrating common bacterial structures 17. Automatic Petri plate dispensing system $14,714.00 18. Nikon Eclipse E600 Fluorescent microscope $19,931.00 19. Autoclave $57,800.00 20. Freeze dry system $6,170.00 Total $173,368.00 Phlebotomy 1. 30 Anatomically correct advanced injection and phlebotomy arms $15,000.00 2. 20 Venidot training devices 3. 10 Phlebotomy drawing stations (4 doubles and 2 singles) $17,008.00 4. Blood drawing supplies (tourniquets, alcohol/betedine prep pads, gauze, needles, syringes, vacutainer tubes and holders, lancets, blood culture and blood collection sets, sharps and biohazard containers 5. 20 phlebotomy equipment trays 6. 10 molded training wedges 7. Simulated infant feet for heel skin puncture procedure practice 8. Tutorial software (Phlebotomy principals and procedures) 9. Vein Viewer (vein finding densitometer) $25,000.00

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10. I-Stat analyzer $12,000.00 Total $69,008.00 Chemistry 1. Olympus 400 automated chemistry analyzer $82,500.00 2. 4 i-stat portable point of care chemistry analyzers $24,000.00 3. Electrophoresis equipment and supplies 4. 8 spectrophotometers $10,600.00 5. Automated and manual pipettors, tips and racks 6. 3 Vortex mixers 7. Reagent test kits, controls and standards – glucose, protein, albumin, enzymes, iron, hemoglobin, NPN and mineral determinations 8. Swing bucket biosafety centrifuges see* Total $117,100.00 Immunology 1. Multiskan multiplate reader $3,215.00 2. Reagent test kits – ELISA latex agglutination, hemagglutination methodologies 3. Rotators – 100 and 180 rpm Immunohematology 1. Ortho MTS gel blood typing system $4,450.00 2. Heatblocks 3. Waterbaths 4. Microscopes see *** 5. Agglutination readers 6. Serofuges 7. 7 Cell washers $42,735.00 Total $47,185.00 Hematology 1. Beckman Coulter AcT Diff2 Hematology analyzer $19,125.00 2. Wescor hematology slide stainer $8,121.00 3. Electrophoresis equipment and supplies $10,590.00 4. Microscopes with 40/50/100x oil immersion objectives see *** 5. Hemacytometers and counters 6. Automated sedimentation reader 7. Sedi-racks 8. Stat-Spin Microhematocrit Systems (centrifuges and readers) $5,000.00 9. Stat-Spin slide stainer $1,200.00 10. Auto prep slide makes 11. Unopette – red cells, white cells and platelets 12. Stains and differential counters 13. Thromboscreen coagulation analyzer $16,280.00 14. Prepared blood smear slides $60,316.00 15. Tutorial software General Lab Support 1. Incubators $18,508.00 2. Digital camera $8,000.00

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3. Refrigerators $6,455.00 4. Balances $3,548.00 5. Hotplates $7,180.00 6. Flask Scrubber $6,925.00 7. Water purification system $6,273.00 8. Dispenser $1,400.00 9. Ice maker $2,905.00 10. Smart Board $3,389.00 11. Projector $4,189.00 12. Flat panel screen $3,954.00 13. Computers $11,202.00 Total $83,928.00 Maximum capital outlay for current equipment $596,002.00 Computer Programs/Print materials/Databases 1. Complete internet access in all labs and preparation room 2.Germware 3. Mycology tutor 3. Hematology II tutor 4. Phlebotomy principles and procedures 5. Wheel of parasites 6. Hugo 7 (Hardy Diagnostics microbiology tutorial) 7. Direct smear atlas 8. Competency review materials 9. Reference texts, periodicals, databases are accessible in the student laboratory/CSN library Since FY 05, the CSN CLS programs have received more than $250,000.00 in federal funding. This support has enabled the programs to upgrade current equipment and purchase new equipment to provide state of the art simulated laboratory experiences for students, increasing enrollment and interest in the profession. The program also received $19,000.00 in Capital Equipment funding in FY11. Additional equipment required to support advanced laboratory activities associated with the BAs program include a PCR system, laboratory information system, automatic pipettes, and additional microscopes.

K. Student services required – Plans to provide student services, including advisement, to

accommodate the program, including its implications for services to the rest of the student body Key personnel in Admisions and Records, Retention, Tutoring, and Advising were contacted to determine the potential impact of the proposed program on their respective areas. Based on the projected number of students admitted and continuing each year, none of these areas anticipated needing any additional resources to accommodate BAS students.

L. Consultant Reports – If a consultant was hired to assist in the development of the program,

please complete subsections A through C. A copy of the consultant’s final report must be on record at the requesting institution.

i. Names, qualifications and affiliations of consultant(s) used

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Southern Nevada Medical Industry Coalition (Doug Geinzer - CEO) partnered with Restrepo Consulting Group to conduct a survey to evaluate the workforce demand for Medical Laboratory Scientists. Regional healthcare providers were contacted to assist in the design and completion of the survey. The survey was accompanied by an introductory letter and administered over a period of three days

ii. Consultant’s summary comments and recommendations

Twenty-two respondents from major clinical affiliates completed the survey. 77% (17/22) indicated that their facility employed MLSs. 47% (7/15) indicated that they have 1-3 vacancies in their facilty for this job category. 33% (5/15) indicated that they have more than 10 current vacancies. 40% (4/10) projected that they expect to have more than 10 vacancies in the near future. Managerial/leadership skills and advanced analytical testing were listed as the most important skills for MLSs, followed by quality assurance/quality control expertise, teaching/training ability, and technical writing. 50% (5/10) projected that they would need 1-3 supervisory positions in the near future. Additional skills identified as important in consideration of an applicant for hire include teamwork approach, communication skills, reliability, computer skills, work ethic, service, positive attitude, and prior experience.

iii. Summary of proposer's response to consultants

The need for an advanced level CLS professional (Medical Laboratory Scientist) has been validated by the data provided by the consultants.

M. Articulation Agreements

i. Articulation agreements were successfully completed with the following NSHE institutions. (Attach copies of agreements) An articulation agreement in effect between CSN and UNLV states that professional coursework from the MLT program will be accepted as Level I professional coursework in the UNLV program. However, this agreement will be dissolved with the elimination of the UNLV program and the resultant deactivation of the CSN Transfer Track.

ii. Articulation agreements have not yet been established with the following NSHE

institutions. (Indicate status) N/A

iii. Articulation agreements are not applicable for the following institutions. (Indicate reasons)

UNR - no active CLS program GBC - no active CLS program WNC - no active CLS program

N. Summary Statement

This BAS program proposal was developed as a result of: eligibility of CSN to offer baccalaureate programs demonstrated local, state, and national need for advanced level CLS practitioners

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established faculty, curricular, facility, and technical resources expertise necessary to develop upper level coursework institutional support for additional lab space, faculty, and equipment

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New Academic Program ProposalFive-Year Budget Projection

Institution: CSN Program:

STUDENT FTE Year 1: 12 Year 3: 12 Year 5: 12

Section A.Existing1 New2 Total FTE Existing1 New2 Total FTE Existing1 New2 Total FTE

PERSONNELFaculty (salaries/benefits )3 150,000 0 150,000 2.0 157,500 0 157,500 2.0 165,375 0 165,375 2.0Graduate Assistants 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Support Staff 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Fellowships/Scholarships 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0

Personnel Total $150,000 $0 $150,000 2.0 $157,500 $0 $157,500 2.0 $165,375 $0 $165,375 2.0

OTHER RESOURCESLibrary Materials (printed ) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Library Materials (electronic ) 10,000 0 10,000 5,000 0 5,000 5,000 0 5,000Supplies/Operating Expenses 3,500 0 3,500 3,500 0 3,500 3,500 0 3,500Equipment 71,000 0 71,000 0 0 0 0 0 0Other Expenses 2,000 0 2,000 2,000 0 2,000 0 0 0

Other Resources Total $86,500 $0 $86,500 $10,500 $0 $10,500 $8,500 $0 $8,500

PHYSICAL FACILITIESConstruction 10,000 0 10,000 0 0 0 0 0 0Major Renovation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Other Facility-Related Expenses 12,000 0 12,000 0 0 0 0 0 0

Physical Facilities Total $22,000 $0 $22,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

TOTAL $258,500 $0 $258,500 $168,000 $0 $168,000 $173,875 $0 $173,875

Section B.Amount % Amount % Amount %

EXPLANATION OF "NEW" SOURCES2

State Support 0 0 0 Federal Grants/Contracts 0 0 0 State Grants/Contracts 0 0 0 Private Grants/Contracts 0 0 0 Private Gifts 0 0 0 Other (please specify ) 0 0 0

TOTAL $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%1Resources re-allocated from existing programs in Year 1 should be noted in the "Existing" column. In addition, "New" costs from Year 1 that will continue in the third and fifth year should also be noted in the third and fifth year as "Exisitng."

3Budget estimates for faculty salaries and benefits must include estimated merit and COLA increases in Year 3 and Year 5.

BAS Clinical Laboratory Sciences Semester of Implementation:

2Any "New" resource utilized to fund a new program must include the source to be provided in the "Explanation of New Sources" section. Total "New" sources for each year must equal the total for each year under "Explanation of New Sources."

Year 1/Start-up Year 3 Year 5

Fall 2012

DIRECTIONS: Complete the following cost estimates for the first, third, and fifth year budget projections for the proposed new program in Section A. Costs for the third and fifth year are cumulative. If the total budget for the program is not reflected in the "Existing" or "New" categories, please provide further explanation in the space provided below (EXPLANATION). Any "new" costs must be noted by source in Section B.

EXPLANATION (Please provide any additional information pertinent to the budget projection, including for example, explain for any new funding sources that are not guarnateed receipt by the institutions how the program will make-up for the potential loss in expected new funding.):

Implementation of the bachelor's degree requires the addition of one (2) FTE faculty members and library support materials. The financial support for this BAS program will come from existing college savings; no new state support dollars will be required.

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SOUTHERN NEVADA WORKFORCE DEMANDS SURVEY:

CLINICAL LABORATORY & CARDIORESPIRATORY SCIENCES

August 2010

Prepared by:

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he Southern Nevada Medical Industry Coalition (SNMIC) has partnered with Restrepo Consulting Group LLC (“RCG”) to conduct a survey that evaluates workforce demands for

Clinical Laboratory and Cardiorespiratory Sciences in Southern Nevada. As part of this survey, SNMIC reached out to healthcare service providers in the region to help in the design and completion of the survey. STATEMENT OF METHODOLOGY Our survey was designed, based on the feedback from various healthcare service providers in Southern Nevada. The survey was administered via www.surveymonkey.com over a period of three days, from August 16, 2010 through August 18, 2010. A total of 29 responses were collected; however, seven surveys had to be discarded due to incomplete responses. Thus, a total of 22 surveys were analyzed and the results of the survey are presented in the next section of this report. Respondents to the survey who identified themselves represented the following institutions:

Quest Diagnostics North Vista Hospital HCA FarWest Division St. Rose Dominican Hospitals University Medical Center Regenerative Medicine Valley Health System North Vista Hospital Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and Nevada Health Care Association.

A copy of the survey and the introductory letter that accompanied the survey are provided in the Appendix at the end of this report.

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SURVEY RESULTS

Registered Respiratory Therapists Out of 22 respondents, 9 (or 41%) indicate that their institution employs registered respiratory therapists.

Note: The number of responses received for each category is shown in parentheses. “N” stands for “sample size”. Half of the respondents who provided an answer to the question on the number of current vacancies in their facility stated that there are 1-3 current vacancies in their respective facility. Three out of 8 respondents (or 38%) indicate that there are more than 10 current vacancies in their facility.

Note: The number of responses received for each category is shown in parentheses. “N” stands for “sample size”.

Does your facility employ registered respiratory therapists?(N=22)

Yes(9)

No(13)

How many current vacancies are there in your facility?(N=8)

1-3(4)

4-6(1)

7-10(0)

More than 10(3)

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The majority of respondents projected they might have more than 10 vacancies in their facility in the near future.

Note: The number of responses received for each category is shown in parentheses. “N” stands for “sample size”. Seven respondents answered a question on the skills set of potential job applicants and how likely they would be to hire an applicant with certain skills. Four out of 7 respondents said that they would be very likely to hire a person with advanced cardio respiratory skills – cardiac catheterization, advanced life support, critical care, etc. Two respondents indicated that teaching skills to educate patients, families, students, etc. would be very important to them when evaluating a potential job applicant. Three respondents indicated that polysomnography skills – sleep lab technician are not important when considering a new job applicant.

Note: “N” stands for “sample size”.

If you had the opportunity to evaluate a potential applicant with the following skills set, how likely would you be to employ that individual?

(N=7)

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skills to assumedepartment

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Very Likely

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How many vacancies are projected in your facility in the near future? (N=8)

More than 10(6)

7-10(1)

4-6(0)

1-3(1)

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An open-ended question included at the end of the registered respiratory therapists section allowed the respondents to list the top 3-5 skills their organization values in new hires. The following skills were listed by the respondents as very important skills for potential healthcare workers:

communication skills technical skills, teamwork service prior experience in the field cultural fit critical thinking focus on patients learning fast, and positive attitude.

Based on your experience screening potential healthcare workers, what are the top 3-5 skill sets your organization values in new hires?

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Fast Learners Experience Cultural Fit CriticalThinking

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Clinical Laboratory Sciences Section Out of 22 respondents, 17 (or 77%) indicated that their facility employs clinical/medical laboratory scientists or medical technologists.

Note: The number of responses received for each category is shown in parentheses. “N” stands for “sample size”. About 47% of the respondents (7 out of 15) who provided an answer to the question on the number of current vacancies in their facility stated that there are 1-3 current vacancies in their facility. Five out of 15 respondents (or 33%) indicated that there are more than 10 current vacancies in their facility.

Note: The number of responses received for each category is shown in parentheses. “N” stands for “sample size”.

Does your facility employ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists?

(N=22)

Yes(17)

No(5)

How many current vacancies are there in your facility?(N=15)

More than 10(5)

7-10(1) 4-6

(2)

1-3(7)

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Four out of 10 respondents projected they might have more than 10 vacancies in their facility in the near future.

Note: The number of responses received for each category is shown in parentheses. “N” stands for “sample size”. Respondents were also asked to answer a question about skills that they are looking for in a baccalaureate level clinical laboratory professional. Multiple responses were allowed for this question. The most important skills listed are managerial/leadership and advanced analytical testing.

What skills set are you looking for in a baccalaureate level clinical laboratory professional?

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Managerial/leadership Teaching/training Advanced analyticaltesting

QA/QC Technical writing

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How many vacancies are projected in your facility in the near future?(N=10)

1-3(2)

4-6(2)

7-10(2)

More than 10(4)

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Additionally, respondents were asked to project their future supervisory needs. Half of the respondents say that they would need 1-3 supervisory positions. Two of the 10 respondents believe they would need more than 10 supervisory positions.

Note: The number of responses received for each category is shown in parentheses. “N” stands for “sample size”. An open-ended question included at the end of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences section of the survey allowed the respondents to list the most important skills in their consideration of an applicant for hire at their institution. The following skills are considered as the most important skills for a new hire:

teamwork communication skills reliability computer skills work ethics service positive attitude, and prior experience.

Project your future supervisory needs(N=10)

1-3(5)

4-6(2)

7-10(1)

More than 10(2)

What additional soft/other skills are most important in your consideration of an applicant for hire at your institution?

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APPENDIX

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INTRODUCTION LETTER The following introductory letter from SNMIC accompanied the survey:

Dear SNMIC member/supporter:

As you are probably aware, Nevada’s budget cuts are impacting critical educational programs in Southern Nevada. Most recently, the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) had to make the tough decision to eliminate the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program. This would leave Southern Nevada void of a CLS program, putting tremendous strain on already fragile workforce. This impacts all health care delivery systems, whether you handle your laboratory work in-house, or outsource these services. College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has agreed to take over the CLS program, but this will require the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) to approve CSN to deliver a 4-year program. CSN will be requesting this from NSHE, but must include a “validation letter” from an unbiased, third-party. SNMIC will be providing this letter. In order to quantify the need for such a program, we ask that healthcare providers take five minutes to complete the electronic survey.

At the same time, CSN is asking NSHE to approve a 4-year program for the training of Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT). Again, another high need area in Southern Nevada. If you have a need for RRTs, please complete this area of the survey as well. In closing, if you are not the appropriate person to complete this survey, can you be kind enough to forward this email to that person? Thank you in advance for your participation. This is very important to our community. Your response is needed by Wednesday, August 18 at 12:00 p.m. Doug Geinzer CEO Southern Nevada Medical Industry Coalition (SNMIC)

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SURVEY

Page 1 – Introduction Page

Page 2 – Screening Question 1

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Page 3 – Registered Respiratory Therapists Section

Page 4 – Screening Question 2

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Page 5 – Clinical Laboratory Scientists Section

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Page 6 – Demographic Information

Page 7 – Thank you Page

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