Professional Readiness Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

Office Location

West Campus Allied Health 168

Office Hours

Friday 9-12 By appointment

Course Information

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Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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Course

SRGT-2130-001 Professional Readiness

Prerequisites

Course Description

Overview of professional readiness for employment, attaining certification and maintaining certification status.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

No books required for this course.

Supplies

\ Student will need access to personal computer or use of computers located in the Library to complete assignments

Student Performance

\ COURSE DESCRIPTION: Transition into the professional role of the surgical technologist. Includes professional readiness for employment, attaining certification, and maintaining certification status. A capstone experience may be included. (1 SEM hrs; 1 lec)

\ PREREQUISITE: SRGT 1405 – INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, SRGT 1409-FUNDAMENTALS OF PERIOPERATIVE CONCEPTS & TECHNIQUES, AND SRGT 1441-SURGICAL PROCEDURES I

\ 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:

\ Discuss affective behavior as it relates to the role of the surgical team member.
\ Discuss how to obtain and maintain professional credentialing.
\ Discuss action to secure employment in the health care field and maintaining employment.
\ Explore personal employability qualities and develop an employment strategy.
\ Discuss development of a resume.
\ Discuss and compare types of employment applications. (on-line and paper)
\ Discuss interview process.
\ Apply knowledge learned and demonstrated throughout year to pass National Certification Examination for Surgical Technology

\ 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.

\ Describe each behavior as it relates to the role of the surgical team member
\ Analyze activities that reflect positive examples of each behavior.
\ Integrate the behaviors into professional practice.
\ Identify the various functions of professional credentialing and relate their significance to the profession of surgical technology.
\ Compare and contrast certification, registration and licensure.
\ Assess the personal and professional importance of becoming certified.
\ Compare the various methods of professional development.
\ Formulate a plan for professional development.
\ Explore employment opportunities
\ Explore facilities that employ CST.
\ Assess current trends and employment opportunities for the surgical technologist.
\ Develop a plan of action to secure employment in the health care field.
\ Evaluate personal employability qualities
\ Develop an employment strategy that includes positive characteristics
\ Develop a professional resume.
\ Compare various types of employment in surgical technology.
\ Analyze various interview strategies.
\ Demonstrate interview process
\ Compare the different types of applications on-line and paper.
\ Review surgical technology course material to prepare for certification exam.
\ Discuss questions in certification review test bank.
\ Discuss testing techniques or study tips to better prepare for certification exam.
\ Apply knowledge reviewed to take practice exams.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Amarillo College students should be familiar with the contents of Amarillo College’s Rights and Responsibilities document. Copies of the pamphlet are available free to students from the Business Office, Registrar’s Office and the Dean of Student Services.

\ STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: A student who has a problem with the course or the course instructor should make every attempt to resolve the problem with the course instructor. If that is not successful, the student may appeal the decision of the instructor to the program director, the chairman of Allied Health, the Associate Dean, and the President of the College – in that order.

\ STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements, and is the student’s responsibility to contact Disability Services (SSC 125, 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Grading Criteria

\ GRADING:

\ Quizzes, discussion questions and research = 35%
\ Resume portfolio=35%
\ Interview process= 20%
\ Attendance = 10%

\ The following grade scale applies throughout this course:

\ A= 89.5-100%

\ B= 79.5-89.4

\ C= 69.5-79.4

\ F= less than 69.4

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

\ MAKE-UP POLICY: There will be No makeup on any quizzes. A zero (0) will be given for the missed quiz. There are NO exceptions to the make-up policies.

Attendance

\ ATTENDANCE POLICY: A student who plans to succeed in this course should plan to attend all course sessions regularly and promptly. Students are responsible for all information presented and assigned. In cases of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain the missed information or assignments. A maximum of one (1) absence will be allowed for this course.

\ Course participants will be responsible for all material presented and for all assignments on the dates they are presented and/or due.

Calendar

This is a two week course. Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8-12.

Additional Information

Class Schedule:

Hour One: Discuss communication and behaviors in the operating room. Discuss role of Surgical Technologist as a team member. Role-play positive and negative behavior associated with operating room.

Hour Two: Discuss scope of practice, obtaining certification, and maintaining credentials. Discuss importance of involvement in a one's own professional organization.

Hour Three: Discuss personal employment qualities, identify strengths and weaknesses in skills, and develop a personal strategy to obtain employment. Review of Netiquet, emails, letters writing. Social media, "Do they really look?"

Hour Four: Chapter one "Making a Commitment to Your Job." Attendance, Punctuality, Reliability, Accountability and Attitude.

Hour Five: Chapter Two "Personal Traits of Health Care Professional." Character, reputation, making decision. Respect, honesty, ethics, and morals.

Hour Six: Chapter Three "Working with others" What is a professional relationship, interpersonal relationships, personalities, manners, communication skills and conflict resolution. Customer service role play.

Hour Seven: Chapter Four: “Professionalism, and your life." Appearance and Grooming.

Hour Eight: Chapter Five, What are the benefits you have learned in your practicum. Discussion of clinical and ensuring your success.

Hour Nine: Chapter Six, Career planning, Resume’s, T-Letters, Job aps on line....What are "they" looking for!

Hour Ten: The interview. Students will role-play interviews. Class discussion.

Hour Eleven: Guest Speakers from BSA, NW and SCOS

Hour Twelve: Discussion- What to expect when taking certification exam. Begin Review for exam.

Hour Thirteen: "Mok" certification exam.

Hour Fourteen and Fifteen: Review for Exam

HourSixteen: final exam

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