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SRGT-1405-001 Introduction to Surgical Technology
Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology program
Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, technology sciences and patient care concepts.
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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:
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(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)
Hybrid
| Course Rubric and Number | Instructor | Title, Edition, Copyright, ISBN # | Author | Publisher | Required, Recommended, or Optional* NOTE: THRIVE DOES NOT PAY FOR RECOMMENDED OR OPTIONAL BOOKS |
| SRGT 1405, 1409, 1441, 1442 | McKay | SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 8th Edition ISBN: ISBN: 9780323680189 |
Joanna Fuller | Elesevier | Required |
| SRGT 1405, 1409, 1441, 1442 | MCKAY | Operating Room Skills: Fundamentals for the Surgical Technologist 2nd Ed. ISBN: 0135204038 |
Nancy N. Dankanich | Pearson | Required |
| All Courses | Incision program | INCISION | |||
| SRGT 1405, 1409, 1441, 1442 | HOLDAWAY | MAVCC - Surgical Procedures Part A & Part B | MAVCC | MAVCC | Required |
| SRGT 1405, 1409, 1441, 1442 | HOLDAWAY | Flashcards for Differentiating Surgical Instruments ISBN: 978-0-8036-2897-7 | Colleen J. Rutherford | FA Davis | Required |
Students must have access to internet. Home computer or access to a computer daily is required for course.
Students may bring computers to class. Students must have access to a printer, whether at AC or at home for case studies and other assignments
M 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
West Campus Allied Health, 170 Hybrid
W 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
West Campus Allied Health, 162 Laboratory
Additional small group schedule will be given for lab and clinical for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Open lab will be offered on Friday 0900-1200, Tutoring offered in Lab as well
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, technological sciences, and patient care.
(4 Sem hrs, 3 Lecture, 4 lab)
END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES: Explain the physical, interpersonal, and ethical aspects of the operating room environment; relate basic concepts of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia: identify basic concepts of technological sciences; and identify and demonstrate patient care concepts.
PRE-REQUISITE: Admission to Surgical Technology Program by personal interview with Surgical Technology staff.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: SRGT 1405 is designed to prepare the student to enter the surgical environment with entry-level knowledge necessary to understand patient responses to disease, illness, hospitalization, surgical procedures, commonly used pharmacologic and anesthetic agents, and legal, moral, and ethical issues that could be
encountered in the surgical environment.
Introduction to Surgical Technology Objectives (Surgical Technology Principles and Practice By Joanna Fuller’s 8th Edition)
OBJECTIVES:
Lesson 1.1: The Surgical Technologist
Lesson 1.2: Becoming a Surgical Technologist
Lesson 2.1: Fundamentals of Communication
Lesson 2.2: Quality of Communication and Impact on the Workplace
Lesson 2.3: Computers in the Perioperative Environment
Lesson 3.1: Introduction to Law and Standards of Practice
Lesson 3.2: Documentation and Ethical Issues in the Perioperative Setting
Lesson 4.1: The Perioperative Environment
Lesson 4.2: Health Care Facility Departments and Functions
Lesson 5.1: What the Patient Needs
Lesson 5.2: Communication, Spirituality, and Special Patient Populations
Lesson 6.1: Patient Vitals and Imaging Studies
Lesson 6.2: Basic Patient Tests and Body Screenings
Lesson 7.1: Risk and Fire Safety in the Operating Room
Lesson 7.2: Principles of Handling Electricity, Injuries/Allergic Reaction, and Handling of Waste
Describe correct body mechanics for lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy equipment
Lesson 11.1: Surgical Instrument Design
Lesson 11.2: Surgical Instrument Functions
THIS SECTION will be complete over several weeks via lecture and video demonstrations:
Lesson 12.1: Drug Regulations and Protocols
Lesson 12.2: Drug Delivery and Administration
Lesson 12.3: Drug Principles and Categories
Lesson 13.1: Anesthesia Selection and Preparation
Lesson 13.2: Anesthesia in the OR
Lesson 13.3: Post Anesthesia Recovery
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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, Dean/Division Committee. , 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: The course will consist of in-class instruction, discussion forums, PowerPoint, video’s, demonstrations/return demonstrations, written and reading assignments. This course will consist of 6-7 major examinations, several quizzes and worksheets, laboratory assignments and quizzes, a report and presentation, and a final examination. Each major examination will cover information presented since the previous exam (or start of the course for the first exam) and will be announced in advance. Every effort will be made by the instructor to give a one week notice for an upcoming major exam. Quizzes and worksheets will test knowledge from the most previous lectures and may or may not be announced. These will be given during class time. Laboratory assignments and quizzes will be given on a weekly basis with testing performed in the computer testing center. It is the students responsibility to view online class several times per week.
All Exams will be given in class or at the computer lab on the west campus.
GRADING:
** Passing instrument exams are paramount to the job role in the surgical technology program and in clinical. If an instrument quiz is not passed with a 90 or above on the first attempt, a second attempt will be givin. A student will still earn the grade on the first exam. If multiple instrument failures are earned, the student may be dismissed from the program. If the student is not prepared for skills or for clincial, then this puts patients at risk for injury. ALL students must come prepared for lab and for clinical rotation. No excuses will be taken. Our goal is to prepare the student for the operating room through instrument exams and skills learned in lab and during operating room orientation. ***
The following grade scale applies throughout this course:
A= 90-100%
B= 80 - 89.9
C= 75 - 79.9
F= less than 74.9
NOTE: A GRADE OF “D” IS NOT POSSIBLE IN THIS COURSE.
MAKE-UP POLICY: There will be No makeup on any quizzes (class or lab). A zero (0) will be given for the missed in class quiz. One in class quizz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester. Major Exams will be given in the testing center. If a student misses a major exam, a 15 points deduction will be taken from the exam. A student who schedules a makeup major exam prior to the date that is missed, will receive full credit.
STUDENTS WHO MAKE LESS THAN A 75 on any MAJOR EXAMS, WILL HAVE TO COMPLETE A REMEDIAL STUDY GUIDE AND WILL RETAKE THE EXAM DURING OPEN LAB . STUDENTS WILL KEEP THE SAME SCORE ON PREVIOUS EXAM .
Students will take an instruments exam each Monday during the semester. If the student does not score a 90 or above on the exam, a second exam will be given, if the student does not score a 90 or above on the second exam attempt, the student will be placed on probation it will be at the discretion of the program director if the student is dismissed from the program. Instruments are a MUST KNOW, you cannot function in the First Scrub Role if you do not know your Surgical Instruments.
Students will have an open lab each Friday 9-12. This time will also be used for group and individual tutoring.
All students are responsible for their own professional growth and development.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students must attend class in order to be successful in the surgical technology program. Students will use AC ONLINE to complete course work online prior to class each day. Each student will need to check their course several times per week for announcement.
Class attendance is imperative to succeed in this course. If a student relies on others for notes or other information during an absence, they may risk potential failure. A student who arrives late to class may not take the quiz or extra credit points offered upon class start time. All students are responsible for their own learning and professional development. Students should remember that they are on a yearlong interview for potential employment. It is best to prepare the home and family for a busy year.
The technical training in this course can be difficult and will warrant a student’s personal time for practice. Open lab sessions will be offered two times a week.
Introduction to Surgical Technology 2022-2023
We will follow the schedule as close as possible. Every class is different. Some classes move faster than others, some a little slower. The below schedule is subject to change as lecture, exams, and skills are completed.
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The courses are divided into Units There are five units with multiple chapters. Unit I CH. 1,2, & 3
Unit II Ch. 4, 7, & 15
Unit III CH. 5, 6, & 14
Unit IV Ch. 12 - Pharmacology
Unit V Ch. 13 Anesthesia
We will also work on lab skills using the skills book. Each unit may take one to two or even three weeks to complete. This is a HYBRID course. Each student will have assignments online. We will use lab copies of MAVCC Introduction to Surgical Technology complete assignments as well. |
DISCLAIMER:
The policies and procedures contained in this course syllabus are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances or by mutual agreement between the instructor and ALL of the students.
Students are real people that experience real problems from time to time. Depending upon the circumstances surrounding a specific problem, it may be appropriate for the instructor to approve an exception to a certain syllabus policy. Any such exception will be made on an individual basis and at the sole discretion of the instructor and will not be considered cause for a precedent.
“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)
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