10-512-140Surgical Interventions 1A
Course Information
Description
The first part of two courses that provide the foundational knowledge of surgical core and specialty procedures. Examines the pathophysiology, diagnostic interventions, health sciences, and surgical techniques for a variety of procedures.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Explore surgical interventions for general surgery
    Assessment Strategies
    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.)
    by developing a surg tech plan for patients undergoing various types of general surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology (i.e. tumor, cancer, classifications) that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes the instruments, equipment, suturing materials and supplies needed for the procedure
    plan includes methods of anesthesia
    plan includes patient preparation and positioning
    plan includes the role of the surgical technologist
    plan includes draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes tissue replacement materials
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)
    plan includes wound classification and correlates to wound management

  2. Explore surgical interventions for orthopedic procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    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.)
    by developing a surg tech plan for patients undergoing various types of orthopedic surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology (i.e. tumor, cancer, classifications) that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes the instruments, equipment, suturing materials and supplies needed for the procedure
    plan includes methods of anesthesia
    plan includes patient preparation and positioning
    plan includes role of the surgical technologist
    plan includes draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes tissue replacement materials
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)you compare and contrast synthetic and biological adhesives
    plan includes wound classification and correlates to wound management (c