SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE SYLLABUS; SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY TECHNIQUES II Course Title and Number: SGT 121 Chesapeake College: P.O. Box 8, Wye Mills, MD 21679 Instructor information: Karen Jones, CST Director, Surgical Technology Program 410-822-5400, ext. 2712 E-mail: kjones@chesapeake.edu Office Hours: Office will be open after classes by appointment See schedule for specific times. Hours vary from 8:00 am to 3:30 I can also be reached by cell phone Placement in Program of Learning: FALL Course description: This course continues preparing the students to be an active member of the surgical team. Students will be introduced to general surgical techniques, including devices, surgical robotics, 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. Three hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. (Fall) 4 credits Credit hours: 4 Clocked hours: 75 Prerequisites required: SGT: 110, SGT: 111, SGT: 112 Methods of instruction: Lecture; Audiovisual; Discussion; Textbook assignments Method of evaluation: Written Examinations: 50% Professionalism Grade: 10% Homework/Skill Assessment: 40%
Statement of Course Goals: The goals for the course are: 1. Introduce the students to exposure techniques of the surgical site 2. Enhance the student s knowledge of surgical wound closure and healing Student Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate basic wound care concepts and apply the principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique 2. Evaluate the classification of surgical wounds, analyze factors that influence healing, and devise a plan to prevent postoperative wound infections 3. Identify the basic components of surgical devices and robotic systems Requirements for satisfactory course completion: Students must achieve a 75% or better in this course in order to continue with the program Please refer also to the Surgical Technology retention and dismissal policies located in the Surgical Technology Handbook It is the philosophy of the surgical technology program that students should attend all scheduled experiences and are punctual. Students must demonstrate their ability to be present and dependable doing all courses of this program ALL SKILLS ASSESSMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED IN A SATISFACTORY MANNER IN ORDER TO CONTINUE IN THE PROGRAM
Disabilities statement: Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Chesapeake College is committed to providing equal access and assurance that no qualified person shall by reason of a disability be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program or activity operated by the College. Each qualified person shall receive reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities, programs and services. Requesting Services Students who request reasonable accommodations must self-identify and register with the Disability Support Services (DSS) Coordinator in the Office of Disability Services located in the Learning Resource Center on the Wye Mills Campus. For more information, contact: Judy Gordon 410-827-5805 410-827-5831 FAX jgordon@chesapeake.edu Withdrawal: policies regarding withdrawal please check the college web page Required Textbooks: Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist 4 th Edition Alexander s Surgical Procedures. B&K Grading scale: A = 92-100% B = 83-91% C = 75-82% D = 65-74% Supplemental resources: 1. Canvas course information is available on a 24-hour basis Material Included in the Course: Surgical case management SUTURE Suture and surgical hemostasis
Classification of suture material Suture materials Suture size and materials Methods of suturing Surgical staples Surgical needles RETRACTING Principles of retracting Selection of exposure devices Types and uses of retractors CATHETERS Concepts of catheter/wound drainage Safety precautions for catheters Concepts of catheter/wound drainage Indwelling intravenous access devices Tissue replacement materials WOUNDS Factors that influence wound healing Complications of wound healing Pathophysiology of wounds DRESSINGS Surgical dressings Specialty dressings Surgical dressing types Introduction to robotic systems