Surgical Procedures II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

SRGT-1442-001 Surgical Procedures II

Prerequisites

SRGT 1441 or Department Chair consent

Course Description

Introduction to surgical procedures and related pathologies. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to thoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstructive, ophthalmology, cardiac and neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment and supplies required for perioperative patient care.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 4 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

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Textbooks

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\ 1.         Surgical Technology Student Handbook, Surgical Technology

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\ 2.         Surgical Technology Principles and Practice 5^th Edition,   By Joanna Fuller   ISBN #978-1-4160-6035-2

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\ 3.         Surgical Instrumentation, An interactive Approach By Renee Nemitz   ISBN # 978-1-4160-3702-6

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\ 4.         Pocket Guide to the Operating Room  By  Maxine A. Goldman      ISBN# 0-8-8036-1226-5

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\ 5.         Surgical Procedures, MAVCC

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\ 6.         Appleton & Lange Review for the Surgical Technology Examination,  By Allman & Vanderame

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\             ISBN # 0-07-138550-9

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to surgical procedures and related pathologies. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to thoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstruction, and ophthalmology, cardiac and neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment and supplies required for Perioperative patient care.  (4 sem hrs; 4 lec)

 

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Relate anatomy and pathology for selected procedures; demonstrate patient preparation; utilize instruments, equipment, and supplies; demonstrate case management skills; and identify outcomes and possible complications for selected procedures.

 

 

PREREQUISITE:  SRGT 1441

 

 

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: SRGT 1142 is designed to prepare the student to continue to function actively in the surgical environment with entry-level knowledge of more complex surgical procedures.  This course expands the basic foundation principles and combines the study of complex surgical procedures to include anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.  Specific patient care concepts, medications, instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and complications related to specific surgical procedures will be discussed. Realities of clinical practice and concepts of death and dying will also be discussed.

 

COURSE GOALS: Given the course textbooks, personal notes, handouts, and other course materials, the student will accomplish each of the following course goals as evaluated by the course instructor:

 

1.         Identify and describe the terminology, facts, theories, and principles  associate with the surgical environment.

2.         Discuss job roles of surgical personnel and their responsibilities during  surgical procedures.

3.         Apply the knowledge of surgical personnel’s responsibilities to the Perioperative setting (pre-op, intra-op, and post-op).

4.         Discuss varies surgical specialty procedures associated with Endoscopic, Ophthalmic, Oral & Maxillofacial , Plastic/Reconstructive, Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular, and  neurological.

5.         Identify the differences in levels of surgical procedure cases to include: Basic surgical intervention, Intermediate Surgical Intervention and Advanced Surgical Intervention.  

6.         Identify and define common terminology associated with    pharmacology and anesthesiology.

7.         Review pharmacological and anesthetic agents and their usage specific  to surgical procedures.

8.         Identify and define pathophysiology responses to disease processes of  specific organs and body systems.

9.         Identify, prepare, and demonstrate knowledge and utilization of selected surgical supplies, equipment, suture materials, and stapling  devices.

10.       Identify specialty instruments by type, function and name.

11.       Demonstrate specific case preparation in all phases of the Perioperative setting.

12.       Demonstrate the care, handling, assembly, and utilization of basic and specialty instruments.

13.       Discuss concepts of death and dying.

14..      Demonstrate technical knowledge necessary for entry-level or new technician employment.

 

The student will know that these goals have been successfully completed when he/she earns a final course of “C” or higher as evaluated by the faculty in the department.

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES: Given the course textbooks, personal notes, handouts, and other course materials, the student shall be able to perform each of the following on a written examination with an accuracy of not less than 70% as evaluated by the course instructor.

 

1.         Define the role of the Surgical Technologist.

2.         Identify and distinguish responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist  and other members of the surgical team.

3.         Identify and define pathophysiology conditions related to specific organs and body systems that may cause the patient to see/require  surgical intervention.

4.         Identify specific usage of pharmacological agents for selected surgical  procedures.

5.         Identify anesthetic choices and agents.

6.         Discuss surgical complications.

7.         Describe the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the        nervous system.

8.         Identify and discuss procedures performed on the nervous system and        the instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and suturing materials used for these procedures.

9.         Define terms and definitions related to the concepts of death and   dying.

10.       Define and discuss the stages of dying.

11.       Prepare a resume for employment.

12.       Describe anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the integumentary system.

13.       Define and discuss procedures done on the integumentary system and instrumentation, equipment, supplies, suturing materials used for      these procedures.

14.       Describe the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the thorax         and respiratory system. 

15.       Define and discuss procedures done within the thoracic cavity and on        the respiratory system to include instrumentation, equipment,   supplies, and suturing materials and stapling devices.

16.       Describe the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the heart           and cardiovascular system.

17.       Define and discuss procedures done on the cardiovascular system to  include   instrumentation, special medications and solution, equipment,  supplies, and suturing materials.

18.       Describe the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the        vascular system.

19.       Define and discuss procedures done on the vascular system and the  necessary instruments, medications, supplies,      equipment, and suturing materials required for these types of procedures.

20.       Describe the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the eye.

21.       Define and discuss procedures done on the eye to include    instrumentation, medications, anesthesia, equipment, supplies and          suturing materials.

22.       Attain a passing score on the program practice certification mock exam.

 

 

 

 

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Grading Criteria

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\ 1.      Major Examinations and Term paper                                      30%

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\ 4.      Final Examination                                                                   25%

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\ *Time limit for each exam will be one question = one minute. Meaning: if you have 100 questions you will have 100 minutes to answer.  If you have 50 questions you will have 50 minutes to complete exam.  Extra time will be given for essay questions.  Exams will open on Friday at 7:00 a.m. and will close on Sunday at 11:00 p.m. the same weekend.

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\             A =      89.5-100

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\             B =      79.5-89.4

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\             C =      70 – 79.4

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\             F =       less than 70

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\             A =      89.5 – 100

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\             F =       less than 75

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\ NOTE:   A GRADE OF “D” IS NOT POSSIBLE IN THIS COURSE

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\ MAKE-UP POLICY:  If a student is absent for a quiz, a grade of “zero” will be given for the missed quiz.      In case of an absence on a major exam day the student must make arrangements for make-up within 5 days from the time the major exam was given.  The make-up will be given in essay format. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange to make-up the exam. Students arriving late on test day will not be given extra time to complete the test.  Habitual tardiness for quizzes or major exams may result in a failing grade, at the instructor’s discretion.

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