SURG 1030 - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Surgical Technology Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 12 Credit(s) This course teaches the role and responsibility of the surgical technologist in effective communication, legal, ethical, and moral aspects of care, preparation of the patient for surgery, preparation of the OR for surgery, aseptic techniques, patient care procedures, environmental safety, and supply/equipment preparation and use. This course is for surgical technologist only and will not meet the needs for any other allied health or nursing program. UG 10 Lab Hour(s) 6 Lecture Hour(s); 8 Practicum Hour(s);
Required Prerequisite Course(s): BIOL1550
College Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Learning Outcome |
Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met |
Communication – Written |
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Communication – Speech |
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Intercultural Knowledge and Competence |
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Critical Thinking |
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Information Literacy |
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Quantitative Literacy |
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Student Learning Outcomes for Course
Outcomes |
Assessments – How it is met & When it is met |
1. Perform and assess psychomotor skills at the
“manipulation” level.
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Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term |
2. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic
patient-care concepts.
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Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term |
3. Describe role, function, and relationship of the
surgical technologist to other members of the
surgical team.
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Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term |
4. Discuss physical and psychosocial responses of an individual undergoing surgical intervention.
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Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term |
5. Compare and contrast responsibility of the surgical
technologist in preparation of patient and OR for
surgery.
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Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term |
6. Prepare supplies used in OR. |
Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term |
7. Differentiate and apply aseptic technique principles
with emphasis on sterilization, disinfection, and
infection control.
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Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term |
8. Utilize effective communication with patients and
healthcare team members.
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Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term |
9. Compare and contrast legal, ethical, moral, and
cultural issues of surgical care.
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Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term; final exam – end of the term |
Standard Grading Scale 93-100 A
90 - 92 A-
87- 89 B+
83 - 86 B
80 -82 B-
77- 79 C+
73 - 76 C
70 -72 C-
67- 69 D+
63 - 66 D
60 -62 D-
00- 59 F
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