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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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