31512329ST: Fundamentals 2
Course Information
Description
Builds upon and reinforces the role of the Surgical Technologist as a member of the operating room team. Discusses care of the patient before, during and after surgery with emphasis on surgical wounds, wound closure materials, and vital signs. Includes lecture and lab experiences.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Classify surgical wounds
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or 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.)
    Criteria
    response identifies the classification of surgical wound
    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
    response analyzes the mechanisms of wound healing, the inflammatory process and the healing process

  2. Compare and contrast specialized wound closure materials
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or 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.)
    Criteria
    you identify surgical stapling devices
    you identify meshes and fabrics
    you identify adhesive and synthetic devices
    you identify tissue repair and replacement materials

  3. Analyze the biopsychosocial needs of the patient
    Assessment Strategies
    by oral or written response
    Criteria
    response addresses the biological needs of the patient; health and wellness
    response addresses the cultural needs of the patient
    response addresses social needs of the patient
    response addresses spiritual needs of the patient
    response addresses death and dying issues
    response addresses age/stage needs (pediatric-geriatric) needs of the patient

  4. Measure vital signs
    Assessment Strategies
    by skill performance in lab
    Criteria
    you perform blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature on a fellow student
    you record vital signs on the patient chart
    you state the normal range of blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature for the adult
    you note variants in range in geriatrics and children

  5. Compare and contrast professional organizations and credentialing within the profession
    Assessment Strategies
    by comparing professional and credentialing organizations and reporting your findings in an oral, written, or graphic presentation
    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
    comparison includes each of the professional and credentialing organizations
    comparison includes the benefits of membership to the Association of Surgical Technologists
    comparison includes the purpose of each organizations
    comparison differentiates between each organization
    comparison includes the steps/preparation required for becoming credentialed
    comparison includes continuing education requirements
    comparison includes professional publications related to the Surg Tech career

  6. Maintain a professional image as a surg tech
    Assessment Strategies
    through self, peer, and instructor evaluation
    Criteria
    you demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
    you follow program policy and procedure for lab attire
    you demonstrate conflict management skills
    you maintain a positive attitude
    you prepare for lab
    you demonstrate time management skills
    you accept constructive comments/feedback from others
    you work effectively as a team member

  7. Prepare for employment as a surg tech
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing career plan
    by participating in a mock interview
    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
    plan includes a current resume or portfolio
    plan includes a sample cover letter
    plan includes interview evaluation/preparation tips
    plan includes goals for life long learning
    plan is well organized and professionally presented

  8. Differentiate among types of surgical specialty 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
    differentiation includes the function of equipment
    differentiation includes the care of equipment
    differentiation includes the assembly of equipment
    differentiation includes robotic equipment
    differentiation includes lasers

  9. Prepare catheters and drains for use
    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 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
    you discuss additional supplies needed to utilize catheter/drain [such as bile bag with t-tube]
    you demonstrate urinary catheterization

  10. Examine the role of a Surgical Technologist in hazard preparedness
    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.)
    in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you identify general indicators and epidemiological clues of a disasters
    you identify disaster planning for national, personal, healthcare facility and LEMA
    you recommend immediate response to an all-hazards event
    you identify infection control precautions
    you describe the Surg Tech role in triage
    you identify issues during a disaster
    you identify supporting roles for the Surg Tech

  11. Examine emergency situations that may arise in the surgical setting
    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 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