Updates

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Updated 7/10/26

In keeping with its philosophy of offering a program of the highest quality, MTSA continually evaluates its educational program via its institutional effectiveness process and reserves the right to make changes in the policies, curriculum, or practicum at any time including any fees or costs related to these changes.  

The MTSA Student Handbook is updated annually. However, items in the handbook may change between publications. Such changes are expected to be minimal. Students will receive notification of these changes and are expected to abide by them. 

Unless otherwise stated, the updates below apply to all currently enrolled cohorts. 

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Date change made/approvedName of policy/page changed and link to itBrief description of the change(s) made
7/10/20265.5.102 Post-Graduate Late Work PolicyChange to cover all Post-Graduate Offerings (formerly ASPMF only) & add language for students who do not complete at least 50% of coursework by week 10.
7/9/20265.6.101 Non-Degree Course Refund PolicyAdded language to allow administrative withdrawal if a student completes the Course Participation Requirement Survey but does not participate in the course in any other way before the withdrawal deadline (60% of semester)
7/9/20265.1.106 Refund Policy/Withdrawal ProceduresAdded language to allow administrative withdrawal if a student completes the Course Participation Requirement Survey but does not participate in the course in any other way before the withdrawal deadline (60% of semester)
7/9/2026Enrolling in Foundations of Anesthesia Business

Replaced iSpring language

7/9/20265.1.114 Student Standards of Conduct Added statement that prohibits students from publishing any information with MTSA’s information, logo, etc.
7/9/20265.1.110 Student Lines of Communication Added Official MTSA Communication Channels section explaining that MTSA maintains all official channels of communication and resources, and students are responsible for using those official channels. Asks students to submit feedback
7/9/2026DNAP-C Admissions Requirements Checklist

  1. Changed “regionally accredited college or university in the United States” to “program accredited by an institutional accreditor recognized by the US Secretary of Education

  1. Add language to licensure requirements – “issued in the United States, its Territories, or Protectorates"

  1. Change transcript requirement language from “from every institution of higher learning attended including transcripts for all non- degree seeking academic courses taken since high school.” to “of ALL college-level academic work. This includes any non-degree seeking courses taken at any time.”

  1. Add COA Ability to Benefit language

7/9/2026DNAP-C & NAEP Admissions Requirements Checklist

  1. Changed “regionally accredited college or university in the United States” to “program accredited by an institutional accreditor recognized by the US Secretary of Education

  1. Add language to licensure requirements – “issued in the United States, its Territories, or Protectorates"

  1. Change transcript requirement language from “from every institution of higher learning attended including transcripts for all non- degree seeking academic courses taken since high school.” to “of ALL college-level academic work. This includes any non-degree seeking courses taken at any time.”

  1. Add COA Ability to Benefit language

7/9/2026DNAP-C & ASPMF Admissions Requirements Checklist

  1. Changed “regionally accredited college or university in the United States” to “program accredited by an institutional accreditor recognized by the US Secretary of Education

  1. Add language to licensure requirements – “issued in the United States, its Territories, or Protectorates"

  1. Change transcript requirement language from “from every institution of higher learning attended including transcripts for all non- degree seeking academic courses taken since high school.” to “of ALL college-level academic work. This includes any non-degree seeking courses taken at any time.”

  1. Add COA Ability to Benefit language

6/22/2026ASPMF Admissions Requirements Checklist​Changed Ultrasound Portfolio language to includes that the ultrasound images must be personally performed by the applicant, labeled with relevant anatomy & laterality.
6/8/2026Financial AssistanceUpdated verbiage under Student Loans section regarding Private Loans due to GradPLUS loan changes
6/8/2026Clinical Site ListRemoved Crystal Clinic
6/8/2026President's WelcomeUpdated welcome message.
3/25/265.1.116 Student Appeals PolicyAdjusted timeline to ensure that adequate time is given for each step of the process.
3/25/26School Life & Wellness CommitteeAdjusted committee & class representative descriptions to describe current practices.
2/11/2026Clinical Case LogsAdjusted numbers of blocks fellows are required to document.
2/11/2026Clinical Site ListUpdated biographical information for coordinators.
2/11/2026Clinical ExpectationsAdjusted how far in advance required documents need to be uploaded from six weeks to eight weeks.
2/11/2026Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship Advisory CommitteeAdjusted frequency of meetings from bi-annual to three annual meetings.
2/11/2026Progression through the Fellowship & Fellowship Completion RequirementsAdjusted number of on campus intensives and number of blocks required to be performed.
2/11/2026Student ID Cards & Facility AccessAdjusted staff job titles and added language about returning IDs
2/11/20265.3.103 Course Audit PolicyAdjusted the grades that can be received when a student audits a course
2/11/20265.1.111 Student Drug & Alcohol PolicyAdded additional language about what is prohibited and what prescriptions students need to submit, added 988 resource, and removed language about drug convictions and federal aid (no longer applicable)
2/11/2026Campus Location & Academic Student FacilitiesRemoved language about mailboxes
9/23/2025Student Drug & Alcohol PolicyUpdated language to match current practices 
9/23/2025Campus Location and Academic/Student FacilitiesUpdated facilities information
9/23/2025Board of TrusteesUpdated members list
9/23/2025Mentors for Clinical Educators: Eligibility and QualificationsNew policy
9/10/2025Stop Campus Hazing ActNew policy