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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Introductory surgical technology theory related to health care facilities, hospital organizations, management, job responsibilities, and the physical environment. Emphasis on ethical, moral and legal responsibilities; patient care concepts; and critical elements of surgical procedures. Study and discussion of perioperative patient care concepts to include assessment of the patient's response to illness and hospitalization; assessment of the patient's physical, spiritual, and psychological needs; issues surrounding quality care, informed consent, and legal/ethical concerns; review of basic patient chart components; assessment and response to special population patients; the physical design and needs of the surgery department; identification of potential hazards; review of basic operating room safety; preoperative routings; documentation; and post anesthesia care. Additionally, the basic definitions of electricity and robotics along with their basic applications in the operating room are discussed. Theory and application of the CARE approach are utilized. (Formerly SGT111)
Prerequisite:
BIO 115 AND MTR 104
Corequisite:
BIO 125 AND HTH 115 AND SGT 107 AND SGT 110
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4.00 Credits
Study of general surgical procedures, including devices, techniques, and wound characteristics. Topics relating to wounds include types of wounds, inflammation, and the phases of healing. Other topics include sutures, accessory devices, surgical staplers, and suture needles; techniques used in preoperative diagnoses and opening and closing of surgical wounds; relevant anatomy of, and indications for, surgery; patient preparation; special equipment and supplies; and purpose and expected outcomes of the surgery, as well as possible complications. Expectations include the ability to apply these topical areas in clinical practice situations. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology are re-enforced from the surgical technology perspective. The elements of general surgery as they pertain to the surgical technologist are presented. Integration and re-enforcement of medical terminology, pathology, specific anatomical structures, surgical instruments, supplies, and drugs.
Prerequisite:
BIO 125 AND HTH 115 AND SGT 107 AND SGT 110 AND SGT 112
Corequisite:
SGT 120 AND SGT 130
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1.50 Credits
Beginner II-level study of operating room principles and procedures, including the application of basic skills learned in the laboratory setting. Applied skills include understanding the roles of all members on the operating room team, the basic 'flow' of the operating room, and the procedure to scrub, gown, and glove without contamination back table set up mayo stand set up; the opening of sterile supplies; and the basics of instrument handling. Clinical requirements: 70 clock-hours minimum, additional hours assigned as appropriate for student’s benefit, not to exceed 90 clock hours; second scrub a minimum of three experiences and first scrub a minimum of four experiences. Appropriate record keeping is the responsibility of the student.
Prerequisite:
BIO 125 AND HTH 115 AND SGT 107 AND SGT 110 AND SGT 112
Corequisite:
SGT 116 AND SGT 130
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1.00 Credits
General principles of pharmacology related to the surgical technologist in the perioperative environment. Topics include drug sources, classifications, regulatory issues, indications for use, complications, adverse reactions, routes of administration, calculation, and medication handling. Emphasis on the relationship of drugs to the surgical patient. Anesthesia and emergency situations are stressed.
Prerequisite:
SGT 107 AND SGT 110 AND SGT 112
Corequisite:
SGT 116 AND SGT 120
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4.00 Credits
Study of specialized surgeries as they pertain to the surgical technologist. Emphasis on medical terminology, pathology, specific anatomical structures, basic and specialized surgical instruments, supplies, and drugs. Specialized instruments, room setup, draping needs, and positioning are presented. Study includes obstetric and gynecologic procedures, including fertility-related surgeries; the surgical technologist's role in the stages of labor and delivery; genitourinary, plastic and reconstructive; and otorhinolaryngologic and ophthalmic surgeries. Standard precautions are continually emphasized. (Formerly SGT205)
Prerequisite:
SGT 116 AND SGT 120 AND SGT 130
Corequisite:
BIO 201 AND HTH 125 AND SGT 211
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4.00 Credits
Study of specialty areas as they pertain to the surgical technologist. Emphasis on the use of appropriate medical terminology, pathosis, relative anatomic structures, basic and specialized surgical instruments, supplies and drugs. Specialized instruments, room setup, draping needs, positioning, and the role of and the expectations of services from the surgical technologist are studied. Oral and maxillofacial, orthopedic, peripheral vascular, cardiothoracic and neurosurgery are the main topical areas. Standard precautions are continually emphasized.
Prerequisite:
BIO 201 AND HTH 125 AND SGT 206 AND SGT 211
Corequisite:
SGT 221
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3.50 Credits
Intermediate-level practice of operating room procedures, including continued application of basic laboratory skills in an operating room setting. Applied skills include scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and set ups with increased organization and speed as well as instrument handling and increased manual dexterity. Clinical requirements: 205 clock-hours minimum, with additional hours assigned as appropriate for student's benefit, not to exceed 210 clock hours; the first scrub role will be entered every day and as often as possible. Appropriate record keeping is the responsibility of the student. (Formerly SGT209)
Prerequisite:
SGT 116 AND SGT 120 AND SGT 130
Corequisite:
HTH 125 AND SGT 206
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3.50 Credits
Competent-level practice of operating room procedures, with skills performed with little to no assistance. Expectations include independent scrubbing for a variety of surgical cases, duties performed with increased speed and accuracy, increased awareness and anticipation of needs for the procedures and the needs of team members, and increased instrument handling skills. Clinical requirements: 195 clock-hours (minimum); additional hours assigned as appropriate for student's benefit, not to exceed 210 clock hours. Appropriate record keeping is the responsibility of the student. (Formerly SGT219)
Prerequisite:
BIO 201 AND HTH 125 AND SGT 206 AND SGT 211
Corequisite:
SGT 210
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2.00 Credits
Examination of the health care practitioner's professional obligations, including responsibilities to the self, responsibilities to the profession/occupation, and responsibilities to the community. Designed to provide the final building blocks that enable graduates to apply these principles and meet these expectations. Discussions include current topics in surgical technology practice and professionals, resume writing and interview skills, robotics in the surgical setting, organ procurement and transplant, concepts of death and dying; all hazard preparedness, and health care structure and hierarchy. Course work includes resume writing and preparation for the national certification examination. (Formerly SGT225)
Prerequisite:
SGT 210 AND SGT 221
Corequisite:
SGT 230
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4.00 Credits
Proficient-level practice of operating room procedures, with skills performed independently with speed and accuracy. Other expectations include excellent instrument handling skills and the ability to anticipate the sequence of items during a surgical procedure as well as the surgical process. Clinical requirements: 225 clock-hours (minimum). Appropriate record keeping is the responsibility of the student. The student is encouraged to secure his/her own clinical site; otherwise, the site will be assigned by the clinical director.
Prerequisite:
SGT 210 AND SGT 221
Corequisite:
SGT 226 OR SGT 225
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