Surgical Tech

This course prepares trainees to apply knowledge of professional Surgical Technologist responsibilities and relations, interpersonal relationships and communication skills. Emphasis is placed on creating and maintaining a safe operating environment. This course also prepares trainees to apply knowledge of surgical complications. The use of lasers in surgery is also covered.

This course provides theoretical knowledge for the application of essential operative skills during the perioperative phase. This course prepares students to apply knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, sterilization and disinfecting. Emphasis is placed on operating room sanitation, scrubbing, gowning, gloving and instrument identification.

In our lab portion, students will practice the application of the theoretical knowledge learned in Perioperative Patient Care for the application of essential operative skills during the perioperative phase. Topics include surgical asepsis, sterilization/disinfection and perioperative patient care. Upon completion, trainees should be able to demonstrate the principles and practices of aseptic technique, sterile attire, basic case preparation and other skills. This course prepares trainees to apply knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, sterilization and disinfecting. Emphasis is placed on operating room sanitation, scrubbing, gowning and gloving and instrumentation. The theory component of the course is graded based on a letter grade. For the lab component of courses, trainees will be marked off on successful completion of skills on skills check-off sheets. It is the trainee’s responsibility to schedule additional practice time with an instructor if the skill(s) is (are) not mastered during lab hours. The skills lab component is graded based on a lab practical exam and lab reports at the end of each applicable course. The lab score is then averaged in with the final course grade for the class.

This course prepares trainees to apply knowledge of micro-organisms, viruses, hepatitis and HIV/AIDS as related to the Surgical Technologist’s role in patient care. Emphasis is placed on the causes and the prevention of human diseases. Identify terms related to microbiology with their correct definitions; Define the causes and prevention of human disease; Identify and select factors influencing the occurrence of infection; Describe means of controlling the transmission of infections; and work cooperatively with others in a professional manner.

This course provides an introduction to selected basic and intermediate surgical specialties: general surgery, gastrointestinal, obstetrical/gynecology and urology. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology and procedures that enhance theoretical and clinical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies and equipment. **This course prepares trainees to apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the surgical instrumentation used during general, laparoscopic, obstetric, gynecological, genitourinary and gastrointestinal surgical procedures. Define general terminology and abbreviations associated with specific surgical procedures; Discuss the relationship between instrumentation, equipment and supplies and quality patient care in the operating room; Demonstrate techniques of opening and preparing supplies and instruments needed for any operative procedure with the maintenance of sterile technique at all times; Demonstrate the proper technique for preparing supplies and instruments on a sterile field; demonstrate and explain the procedure for counting instruments, sponges, needles and other items on the sterile field; and work cooperatively with others in a professional manner.

This course provides clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to build skills learned in SUR 201. Emphasis is placed on the scrub and circulating roles of the Surgical Technologist including aseptic technique and basic case preparation for select surgical procedures. Upon completion, trainees should be able to prepare, assist with and dismantle surgical cases in both the scrub and circulating roles.

This course introduces the trainee to the most common categories of medication used in the operating room. The trainee gains an understanding of medications used in the surgical setting, on the surgical field, anesthetic agents and their complications. Demonstrate cricoid pressure; Identify the different categories of medications; List and describe the six rights of medication administration; Understand the Surgical Technologist’s role and responsibilities in intra-operative medication administration; Understand the Surgical Technologist’s role in management of anesthetic complications; Understand the Surgical Technologist’s responsibility with the anesthetized patient; and work cooperatively with others in a professional manner.

This course provides an introduction to selected basic and intermediate surgical specialties: ENT, maxillofacial and plastic/reconstructive ophthalmology and Neurology. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology and procedures that enhance theoretical and clinical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies and equipment. **This course is designed to introduce trainees to the generally required surgical techniques involved in ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, oral and maxillofacial, plastic and reconstructive surgeries. Describe the anatomy, pathology and related terminology of each system or organ that prompts surgical intervention; Describe diagnostic procedures required for surgical intervention for each surgical specialty; Identify the names and uses of special equipment required for each surgical specialty; Identify surgical instrumentation pertaining to specific surgical cases; Demonstrate a surgical procedure for each specialty; Identify any specific variations related to the preoperative and intra-operative care of various surgical patients; and work cooperatively with others in a professional manner.

This course provides clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to build skills learned in SUR 201. Emphasis is placed on the scrub and circulating roles of the Surgical Technologist including aseptic technique and basic case preparation for select surgical procedures.

The course provides a comprehensive study of intermediate and advanced surgical specialties that trainees are exposed to in the third clinical rotation; orthopedics, peripheral-vascular, thoracic, cardiothoracic, pediatric and trauma. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies and equipment. Upon completion, trainees should be able to correlate, integrate and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment. **This course is designed to introduce trainees to the generally required surgical techniques involved in orthopedic, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular surgeries, trauma and pediatrics. Describe the pathology and related terminology of each system or organ that prompts surgical intervention; Identify the names and uses of special equipment required for these various surgical procedures; Demonstrate the purpose and expected outcomes of these various procedures; Identify any specific variations related to the preoperative, intra-operative and post-operative care of various surgical patients; and Work cooperatively with others in a professional manner.

The course provides a comprehensive study of intermediate and advanced surgical specialties that trainees are exposed to in the third clinical rotation; orthopedics, peripheral-vascular, thoracic, cardiothoracic, pediatric and trauma. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies and equipment.