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
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

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.	Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term
2. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient-care concepts.	Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term
3. Describe role, function, and relationship of the surgical technologist to other members of the surgical team.	Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term
4. Discuss physical and psychosocial responses of an individual undergoing surgical intervention.	Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term
5. Compare and contrast responsibility of the surgical technologist in preparation of patient and OR for surgery.	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.	Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term
8. Utilize effective communication with patients and healthcare team members.	Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term
9. Compare and contrast legal, ethical, moral, and cultural issues of surgical care.	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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Standard NCSC Course Policies
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