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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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