SURG 2060 - Surgical Technology Clinical II (ALPP)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

Second semester course. Students correlate theory to practice in an actual surgical setting. Students apply previously learned foundational information and skills as they perform in the first scrub role in assigned surgical procedures under the supervision of clinical preceptors. Am emphasis is placed on developing competence in more complex surgical procedures in various surgical specialties. Taught in cohort rotation. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $105 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate employment level surgical technology skills in the scrub role for surgical procedures as assigned at the clinical site with an emphasis on increasingly more complicated procedures. 2. Effectively and safely manipulate surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies. 3. Consistently maintain aseptic technique, demonstrating the application of a strong sterile conscience. 4. Correlate foundational information with safe clinical practice. 5. Demonstrate increasingly higher order analysis, problem solving and critical thinking skills in surgical technology practice. 6. Demonstrate appropriate and effective communication skills. 7. Collaborate with other members of the operating room team in providing surgical patient care. 8. Practice the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of the surgical technologist. 9. Demonstrate the ability to maintain a stable emotional state, even under stressful conditions, which will enable the effective use of reason and good judgment in patient care situations. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program. SP

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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