Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10-512-125Intro to Surgical Technology

Course Information

Description

Provides the foundational knowledge of the occupational environment. Principles of sterilization and disinfection are learned. Surgical instruments are introduced. Preoperative patient care concepts are simulated. Lab practice is included.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Examine hospital organization

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written, demonstrative, and/or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

Criteria

illustration includes organizational chart

illustration includes surgical department chain of command

illustration includes the departments in the hospital

illustration includes the function and purpose of each department

illustration includes the relationship of each department to the others

illustration includes means for interdepartmental communication

illustration includes hospital departments that provide direct patient care

illustration includes hospital departments that provide indirect patient care

you discuss various healthcare agencies

you compare types of health insurance

you indicate the function of prospective payment systems
Outline the physical environment of the surgical suite within the healthcare facility

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written, demonstrative, and/or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

Criteria

illustration describes the rationale for the design of the department

illustration notes traffic patterns

illustration includes principles of surgical attire

illustration includes the equipment and furniture in the OR room (i.e. mayo stand, back table)

illustration notes location of supplies and waste receptacles in the OR room

illustration includes piped in systems and electrical outlets in the OR room

illustration includes lights and air ventilation systems in the OR room
Incorporate methods of infection control in the surgical environment

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written, demonstrative, and/or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

Criteria

you describe types of HAI (Hospital Acquired Infection) infections

you apply standard precautions

you evaluate potential causes and methods of transmitting infection (e.g., contact, airborne, common vehicle, vector-borne).

you confine, contain or reduce/eliminate the hazard

you prevent cross contamination

you perform the medical handwash
Apply principles of disinfection

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written, demonstrative, and/or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

Criteria

you explain the purpose of disinfection

you choose a disinfection method

you explain why the disinfection method was appropriate

you select the correct equipment, agent, and supplies

you don personal protective equipment

you identify safety procedures

you provide an explanation of the process
Apply principles of sterile processing

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written, demonstrative, and/or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

Criteria

you explain the purpose of sterilization

you choose a sterilization method

you explain why the sterilization method is appropriate

you select the correct sterilization equipment and supplies

you explain the sterilization parameters

you describe various process monitors

you identify safety procedures

you provide an explanation of the process

you describe sterile storage conditions and distribution of sterile items
Measure vital signs

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written, demonstrative, and/or graphic response

Criteria

you perform temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure

you record vital signs

you state the normal range of temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure for the adult

you note variants in range in children and geriatric patients
Evaluate common sources of documentation utilized in the OR

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written, demonstrative, and/or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

Criteria

summary includes a list of the required documentation

summary includes the purpose and normal values of lab work

summary includes the purpose of other diagnostic tests and interventions

summary includes the purpose of the history and physical

summary includes the purpose, types, contents, and legal guidelines of the surgical consent

summary includes the purpose of incident reports

summary includes the legal elements of proper documentation
Summarize preoperative preparation of the surgical patient

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written, demonstrative, and/or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

Criteria

you chose the correct modes of patient transfer and transportation

you review patient chart

you identify items on the preoperative checklist

you follow the procedure for informed consent and site verification

you review patient lab and diagnostic routine

you introduce self to patient

you compare patient ID band/patient chart with surgery schedule

you participate in the time out procedure

you request patient to verbally state name and pertinent information

you report discrepancies
Demonstrate principles of safe patient transport/transfer

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written, demonstrative, and/or graphic response

Criteria

you discuss various methods of patient transportation

you discuss the various methods of patient transfer and devices utilized

you demonstrate self transfer

you demonstrate assisted two-person transfer

you demonstrate assisted four-person transfer

you apply body mechanics

you maintain patient safety

you protect patient dignity
Assist the surgical team members with basic patient positioning

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written, demonstrative, and/or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

Criteria

you discuss factors that affect positioning

you demonstrate supine positioning and modifications

you demonstrate lateral positioning and modifications

you demonstrate prone positioning and modifications

you apply positioning and protective devices

you apply body mechanics

you protect patient dignity

you maintain patient safety
Classify basic surgical instrumentation

Assessment Strategies

by classifying basic surgical instruments by category by using pictures, instruments, and/or descriptions

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

Criteria

you identify instrumentation by classification

you identify the parts of various instruments

you differentiate between various materials used to make instruments

You differentiate between the various types of instrument finishes
Perform basic instrument identification

Assessment Strategies

by identifying basic surgical instruments using pictures, instruments, and/or descriptions

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

Criteria

you identify the instruments by name

you identify the instrument classification

you identify the instrument function

you handle instruments correctly

you assemble selected instruments for use

you inspect instrument for proper usage
Adhere to the principles of asepsis and sterile technique

Assessment Strategies

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

Criteria

you open up sterile packages

you differentiate between contaminated and clean/sterile areas

you maintain the sterile field

you identify a break in the sterile field

you initiate corrective action for breaks in sterile technique

you utilize concepts of aseptic technique
Open sterile supplies while maintaining aseptic technique

Assessment Strategies

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

in an oral, written, demonstrative or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency [Your instructor may require several written exams as a part of this course. You will be notified in advance.]

Criteria

you inspect the package for contents, sterility, and signs of integrity

you demonstrate an understanding of surgical conscience

you open back table cover/pack on the backtable to create the sterile field

you match items with the surgeon's preference card

you open instrument set[s], gown and gloves, basins on appropriate surfaces

you deliver the contents of other needed supplies/packages to the appropriate area of the sterile field

you maintain sterility of supplies/packages

you identify breaks in aseptic technique