Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

31512327ST: Introduction

Course Information

Description

Provides the foundational knowledge of infection control and asepsis. Legal and ethical issues encountered in the healthcare environment are explored. Simulated laboratory practice enables the learner to develop beginning technical skills.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Explore the surgical technologist scope of practice

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written 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

response identifies differing levels of surgical technologist training

response specifies legal and ethical boundaries of the surg tech position

response describes the relationship between a surg tech and other members of the healthcare team

response illustrates hospital organization and management as it relates to the surg tech
Outline the physical environment of the surgical suite within the healthcare facility

Assessment Strategies

by creating a graphic or drawing of the surgical suite

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 the rooms in the suite

illustration includes the layout of the suite with items in the appropriate place

illustration includes the equipment and furniture in the suite (mayo stand, back table)

illustration notes accessory equipment available

illustration includes piped in systems and electrical outlets

illustration includes lights and air ventilation systems

illustration notes location of linen and supplies

illustration includes a rationale for the design of the suite

illustration notes traffic patterns
Incorporate methods of infection control in the surgical environment

Assessment Strategies

by demonstrating your skill in a lab or by evaluating scenarios

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 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 the danger

you prevent cross contamination
Adhere to the principles of sterile technique

Assessment Strategies

by applying the principles and skills in a role-play

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 maintain the sterile field

you identify a break in the sterile field

you initiate corrective action for breaks in sterile technique
Prepare the operating room

Assessment Strategies

by performing the task in the lab

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 are appropriately attired to enter the OR

you use surgeon's preference card to pull needed supplies

you select appropriate supplies to be opened

you arrange OR furniture, backtable, mayo stand

you distribute instruments and supplies to appropriate place
Examine legal, ethical, and moral issues related to surgical technology

Assessment Strategies

in written or oral responses to scenarios describing situations in which you need to make legal and ethical choices

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

responses accurately identify the state and/or federal laws that apply to each scenario

responses describe the legal/ethical/moral issues present in each scenario

responses propose, for each scenario, a course of action that complies with state and federal laws

responses explain logic of the proposed courses of action

responses predict the ramifications of failure to comply with federal and/or state laws in the context of each scenario

response demonstrates the key elements to developing a surgical conscience
Evaluate common sources of documentation utilized in the OR

Assessment Strategies

by evaluating documentation related to scenarios

in a written or oral summary

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 description of the required documentation

summary includes the source of the documentation

summary includes the purpose for each type of documentation

summary includes the audience for each type of documentation
Perform initial steps for starting a surgical procedure

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration in the lab

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 bring mayo stand, cords and tubes to the sterile field

you position sterile draped furniture for efficient use

you place light handles

you place cords, tubes and other supplies in accordance with policy

you place mayo stand over patient appropriately for the procedure

you place appropriate sponges on patient

you hand appropriate instruments to surgeon as requested
Demonstrate the assembly, care, and utilization of surgical accessory equipment

Assessment Strategies

by using pictures, equipment, and/or descriptions

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 explain the function of accessory equipment

you demonstrate the assembly of equipment

you demonstrate the care of equipment
Demonstrate principles of safe patient transport/transfer

Assessment Strategies

by demonstrating transport/transfer principles in the lab with a peer or simulator

Criteria

you demonstrate self-transfer

you demonstrate assisted four-person transfer

you use transfer devices (slider board, roller board, backboard)

you apply body mechanics

you protect patient dignity

you maintain patient safety
Assist the surgical team members with basic patient positioning

Assessment Strategies

by demonstrating positioning principles in the lab with a peer or simulator

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 demonstrate supine positioning and modifications

you demonstrate prone positioning and modifications

you demonstrate lithotomy positioning and modifications

you demonstrate lateral positioning and modifications

you apply body mechanics

you protect patient dignity

you maintain patient safety

you apply positioning and protection devices
Analyze principles of hemostasis

Assessment Strategies

in the lab through role play

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 assemble necessary equipment

you prepare ESU for use

you place grounding pad

you identify mechanical methods

you identify chemical methods

you identify thermal methods

you discuss mechanisms of hemostasis

you identify common disorders of hemostasis
Compare and contrast typical wound closure materials

Assessment Strategies

in the lab through role play or by evaluating scenarios

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 identify factors that influence the closure of each wound layer

you identify types of suture materials

you identify packaging of suture

you demonstrate preparation of suture materials

you load needle holders

you demonstrate handling of suture materials

you select suture gauge for each tissue layer

you select the needle for each tissue layer

you select absorbable/nonabsorbable, braided/monofilament

you identify sizes and coatings of each type of suture materials

you identify typical suturing techniques
Classify pharmacological agents according to use in the surgical environment

Assessment Strategies

by written 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.)

in the lab through role play

Criteria

response identifies classifications of medications

response identifies the chemical, generic and brand names for each medication

response identifies drug classifications

response describes the route of administration

response lists medication identification

response identifies medical abbreviations

response describes medication actions on the human body - pharmacodynamics

you draw from a vial

you draw from an ampule

you label medication and solutions

you calculate medication conversions and doses
Identify methods, techniques, and complications of anesthetic administration

Assessment Strategies

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.)

by written response to worksheet

Criteria

response identifies routes of administration

response identifies methods and techniques of anesthesia administration

response describes general anesthesia

response identifies anesthesia equipment and supplies

response specifies anesthetic agents

response identifies topical, regional and local agents

response lists blood replacements and substitutes

response describes risks and complications associated with general anesthesia

response identifies crystalloid IV agents

response identifies the surgical team roles during administration
Demonstrate the duties of the assistant circulator

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

Criteria

you assist with positioning of OR furniture and equipment

you assist with opening sterile supplies and instruments

you tie gowns

you perform counts

you connect equipment

you assist transferring patient from stretcher to OR table

you monitor OR traffic

you anticipate needs of sterile team

you perform counts

you provide specimen care

you perform intraoperative documentation, e.g. pathology/specimen form; lab form(s)

you demonstrate dressings and drains

you assist with transferring patient from OR table to stretcher (postoperative)

you demonstrate postoperative document

you assist with break down of OR