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SRGT-1442-001 Surgical Procedures II
Prerequisite: SRGT 1441 or Department Chair consent
Introduction to surgical procedures and related pathologies. With emphasis on surgical procedures related to thoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstructive, ophthalmology, cardiac and neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment and supplies.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
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Student Service Center 117
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You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 4 lec)
Hybrid
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: Book list is for entire program 2016-2017
CENGAGE MindTap
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Course Rubric and Number |
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Publisher |
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SRGT 1405, 1409
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JOANNA FULLER |
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 5TH EDITION or Newest edition 2010 ISBN#978-1-4160-6035-2 |
Saunders Elsevier |
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SRGT 1409,1441, 1442 |
Colleen J. Rutherford |
Differentiating Surgical Instruments. 2nd Edition ISBN#978-0-8036-2545-7 |
F.A.Davis |
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SRGT 1409
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MAVCC |
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE 3RD EDITION WWW.MAVCC.COM
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MAVCC |
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SRGT 1405
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MAVCC |
Introduction to Surgical Technology Newest EDITION WWW.MAVCC.COM
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MAVCC |
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SRGT 1441 & 1442 |
MAVCC |
Surgical Procedures NEWEST EDITION WWW.MAVCC.COM |
MAVCC |
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SRGT 1405 |
Katherine C. Snyder, and Kris Keegan |
Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, 3rd edition ISBN: 978-1-4377-1002-1 |
Elsevier/ Evolve |
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SRGT 1441 & 1442
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JANE C. ROTHROCK & Sherri M. Alexander |
Alexander’s Surgical Procedures ISBN: 978-0-323-07555-8 RECOMMENDED! Talk to Instructor
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Elsevier |
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SRGT 1441,1442 Clinical |
Maxine A. Goldman |
Pocket Guide to the Operating Room 3rd Edition, Maxine A. Goldman ISBN: 10:0-8036 1226-5
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F.A. Davis |
HYBRID COURSE: Class will be taught in class and on-line, using AC – Blackboard. A date will be given for the certification exam as soon as the applications are returned from AST.
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)
PREREQUISITE: SRGT 1441 Surgical Procedures I
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:
“The goal of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to gain employment as entry level surgical technologist and become contributing members of the health care team. This will be accomplished by preparing competent graduates in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains and meeting or exceeding the criteria set forth in the current CAAHEP standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Surgical Technology.”
(ARC/STSA ST Standards Interpretive Guide p12)
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 74.9% 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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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.
REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS: This course will consist of lecture, power-point, videos, and demonstrations/return demonstrations, written and reading assignments and on-line instruction. This course will consist of 6-7 major examinations, several quizzes and worksheets, laboratory assignments and quizzes, a major paper preparation, and a final examination. Each major examination will cover information presented since the previous exam (or the start of the course for the first exam) and will be announced in advance. Every effort will be made by the instructor to give one-week notice for an upcoming exam. Quizzes will test knowledge from the previous lectures and may or may not be announced. Quizzes will be given during class time. Laboratory assignments and quizzes will be given on a weekly basis with testing performed during lab time. The final examination will be comprehensive to evaluate knowledge-attained throughout the entire course.
A minimum passing score of 75% must be attained on the final comprehensive examination to successfully complete the program. A student may take the exam a maximum of 2 (two) times. If a successful score is not reached after 2 times, remediation of course may be necessary. The certification exam will be given one month prior to graduation. Exam results will be given upon completion of the surgical technology program.
GRADING
The following grade scale applies throughout this course except on the final examination:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 75-79
F = less than 74.9
NOTE: A GRADE OF “D” IS NOT POSSIBLE IN THIS COURSE
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.
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.
Course participants will be responsible for all material presented and for all assignments on the dates they are presented and/or due.
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SUMMARY OF UNITS – The order of the schedule of weeks may change due to inservices with product sales reps. The following surgical procedures will be discussed and simulated in SRGT 1442 including the following:
GU wil be included in this section Week One - Plastic and Reconstructive
Week TWO - Ophthalmic
WEEK Three - Thoracic
WEEK Four - Cardiothoracic
WEEK FIVE - Peripheral Vascular
WEEK SIX and Seven - Neurosurgery
WEEK EIGHT - Pediatric Surgery
Final Exam on Thursday of WEEK EIGHT This course is a EIGHT week HYBRID course with four lecture hours on Monday and the remainder on line. All students must have access to a computer or the use of the computer center on campus is available.
DISCLAIMER:
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“The goal of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to gain employment as entry level surgical technologist and become contributing members of the health care team. This will be accomplished by preparing competent graduates in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains and meeting or exceeding the criteria set forth in the current CAAHEP standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Surgical Technology.” (ARC/STSA ST Standards Interpretive Guide p12)
Amarillo College Surgical Technology is accredited by CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Mailing address:
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