Course

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.)

response identifies the classification of surgical wounds

response specifies the surgical procedures related to each type of wound

response identifies the classification of wounds according to their degree of microbial contamination

response includes classification examples of surgical procedures that fall into each category

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.)

you analyze and assess the factors that influence the closure of each wound layer

you analyze the components of suture packaging

you compare and contrast suture materials, suture sizing, and suture coatings

you demonstrate proper suture selection, preparation, handling and cutting techniques

you describe needle points and needle bodies and demonstrate proper placement, handling, loading and disposal of surgical needles

you describe different skin closure materials

you identify various wound closure materials

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.)

you identify intentional, unintentional, and incidental/chronic wounds

you identify the phases and processes of wound healing

you analyze factors that influence wound healing

you identify the complications of wound healing

you demonstrate basic wound care concepts and apply the principles of asepsis and sterile technique

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.)

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

differentiation includes the function of equipment

differentiation includes the care of equipment

differentiation includes the assembly of equipment

differentiation includes MIS endoscopy equipment

differentiation includes MIS robotic equipment

differentiation includes lasers

differentiation includes ESU

differentiation includes listing necessary equipment in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU)

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.)

you assemble necessary equipment

you prepare electrosurgical unit for use

you place grounding pad

you identify blood components, clotting mechanisms, and the process of monitoring blood loss in the scrub role

you identify mechanical methods

you identify chemical methods

you identify thermal methods

you discuss the mechanisms of hemostasis

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.]

you maintain principles of sterile technique while applying dressings to the surgical wound

you request dressings be opened at appropriate time

you prepare dressings materials as needed

you cleanse and dry the skin prior dressing application

you apply the dressing as directed

you secure the dressing

you identify appropriate dressing materials for various surgical wounds

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.]

you maintain principles of sterile technique while handling catheters/drains

you identify types of catheters and drains for use in surgical procedures

you differentiate between types and uses of catheters and drains

you prepare catheters/drains for specific use

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.]

you demonstrate handling techniques and validation process for different specimens

you pass the specimen to a nonsterile person

you follow safety protocols

you identify specimen type that may be collected

you identify types of specimen containers

you assess methods utilized in specimen identification and test[s]

you identify the procedure for managing a specimen incident

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.]

you pass instruments following requests or hand signals to the surgeon

you pass needed supplies and items as requested

you keep the patient area and mayo stand neat

you return instruments not in use by the surgeon to the appropriate location

you request supplies as needed

you label all solutions/medications appropriately before use

you handle specimen appropriately

you prepare closure materials at appropriate times

you initiate counts

you monitor the sterile field

you demonstrate anticipation

you recognize contamination and take appropriate action

you request dressings at the end of the procedure

you report required information to the RN (meds, fluids, implant info, etc.)

you clear the field of instruments, equipment, sharps and supplies at end of procedure

you move mayo stand away from patient

you perform in a timely manner

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.]

INTRAOPERATIVE

you monitor OR traffic

you anticipate needs of sterile team

you perform counts

you provide specimen care

you perform intraoperative documentation

you monitor the sterile field

POSTOPERATIVE

you provide and secure dressings and drains

you assist transferring patient from OR table to stretcher

you document

you assist with break down of OR

you analyze the immediate postoperative care of the surgical patient

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.]

you wear proper PPE

you gather reusable supplies and equipment following facility policy

you dispose of sharps, linen and waste following facility policy

you return used instruments according to facility policy

you remove soiled surgical attire appropriately

you return items to proper storage area

you apply principles of disinfection while processing the OR for another procedure

you consistently practice standard precautions

you assist with patient transfer

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.]

you apply sterile technique in draping the mayo stand and/or ancillary tables

you assemble drapes in order of use

you pass drapes in accordance with surgeon preference

you assist with draping the patient

you pass instrumentation utilized to secure draping as needed

you demonstrate the placement of the drapes needed for special equipment (i.e., c-arm drape)

you maintain sterility of the drape while draping

you recognize contamination and take corrective actions

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.]

you perform duties within the scope of practice related to emergencies in the OR setting

you describe emergency procedures carried out in the OR setting

you determine the role of the Surgical Technologist during malignant hyperthermia

you determine the role of the Surgical Technologist during cardiac arrest/CPR

you determine the role of the Surgical Technologist during hemolytic reaction

you determine the role of the Surgical Technologist during anaphylactic reaction

you determine the role of the Surgical Technologist during hemorrhage

you determine the role of the Surgical Technologist during fluid and hemodynamic disorders

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.]

you bring the mayo stand to the sterile field

you position sterile draped furniture for efficient use

you place light handles

you secure cords and tubing to the sterile field

you place mayo stand over patient appropriately for the procedure

you place appropriate sponges on patient

you hand appropriate instruments to surgeon as requested

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.]

you identify the purpose of IR

you identify patient preparation

you identify anatomical access for various IR procedures

you identify patient complications

you describe the components of an IR suite

you identify radiation safety measures

you describe the different imaging modalities

you identify the role of the surgical technologist in various IR procedures