31512331ST: Surgical Procedures
Course Information
Description
Provides the foundational knowledge of surgical core and specialty procedures. Examines the pathophysiology diagnostic interventions, and surgical interventions for a variety of surgical procedures. Incorporates integration of basic health sciences and technical knowledge to complete a plan of action for a surgical procedure.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. Relate pathophysiology to surgical interventions
    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.)
    in an oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you identify the relationship between cell pathology, tumors, and disease
    you examine hemodynamic disorders, inflammation and infection

  2. 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 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 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 special related medications (as appropriate)

  3. Explore surgical interventions for OB/GYN 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 OB/GYN surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic and 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 draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)

  4. 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 that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic and 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 draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)

  5. Explore surgical interventions for otorhinolaryngologic 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 otorhinolaryngologic surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic and 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 draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)

  6. Explore surgical interventions for genitourinary
    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 genitourinary surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic and 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 draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)

  7. Explore surgical interventions for vascular 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 vascular surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic and 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 draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)

  8. Explore surgical interventions for cardiothoracic 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 cardiothoracic surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic and 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 draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)

  9. Explore surgical interventions for neurosurgical 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 neurosurgical surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic and 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 draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)

  10. Explore surgical interventions for plastic reconstructive 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 reconstructive surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic and 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 draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)

  11. Explore surgical interventions for oral and maxillofacial 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 maxillofacial surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology that prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic and 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 draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision
    plan includes the sequence of the procedure
    plan includes a description of the care of the specimen (if appropriate)
    plan includes surgical counts
    plan includes a description of the surgical anatomy
    plan includes the post-operative considerations
    plan includes prognosis and potential complications
    plan includes preparation of wound dressings
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)

  12. Explore surgical interventions for ophthalmic 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 ophthalmic surgery
    Criteria
    plan includes the pathology the prompts the diagnostic/surgical intervention
    plan includes a description of the diagnostic/surgical intervention including possible complications
    plan includes the instruments, suturing materials and supplies needed for the procedure
    plan includes methods of anesthesia
    plan includes patient preparation and positioning
    plan includes draping considerations
    plan includes the type of incision and suturing material
    plan includes the role of the surgical technologist
    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 wound care
    plan includes special related medications (as appropriate)