VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS DIVISION: Allied Health and Human Services DATE: 2011-2012 CREDITS HRS: 4 HRS/WK LEC: 2 HRS/WK LAB: 6 LEC/LAB COMB: 8 I. VERNON COLLEGE GENERAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT General education at Vernon College reflects the institution s deep conviction that successful, satisfying lives require a wide range of skills and knowledge. We are dedicated to providing educational opportunities that develop the academic, career, and personal capabilities of individuals so they may achieve self-fulfillment and participate fully and positively in a democratic society. Vernon College has identified the following college-level competencies generated from the general education core: GENERAL EDUCATION CORE COMPETENCIES: A. Critical Thinking: Students will evaluate the validity of ideas through a creative process of questioning, analyzing, and synthesizing. B. Communication/Interpersonal: Students will develop effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to communicate verbally and nonverbally. C. Scientific and Mathematical Literacy: Students will apply an understanding of mathematical, natural, and behavioral scientific principles and methods to solve abstract and practical problems. D. Information Literacy: Students will develop the information literacy skills to confidently and competently locate, use, and evaluate information. E. Cultural Literacy: Students will develop an appreciation of human culture and its diversity and the role of the creative arts in society. II. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: In-depth coverage of aseptic technique principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. Prerequisite: SRGT 1405 Lab Fee $24.00; Special Fee: $2.00 III. REQUIRED BACKGROUND: Prerequisite: SRGT 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology
PAGE 2 VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS IV. TEXTS, OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS: Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist A Positive Care Approach. Delmar Publishing. Third Edition, 2007. Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist Study Guide. Delmar Publishing. Third Edition, 2007. Surgical Instrumentation An Interactive Approach. First Edition, 2009 Pharmacology Handbook for the Surgical Technologists. Second Edition, 2011. V. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Oral lectures, computer-assisted lectures, and audiovisual aids will be presented by the instructor correlating to the assigned reading and written assignments for the chapters of the textbook in this course. Labs will be conducted in the form of lecture and demonstration by the instructor with the student being required to perform a return demonstration of the skill(s). Students will be allowed practice time and will have two attempts to competently demonstrate the lab skill(s). Students must pass the skill rubric for each lab to advance to next skill required to demonstrate case management skills required to pass this course. Written examinations will be given for each chapter with a cumulative final exam being administered the final week of the semester. Students desiring auxiliary aids and services for this course should make their requests to the instructor and the Special Services Director. VI. COURSE CONTENT: 1. Textbook and Study Guide listed above will be utilized throughout the course. 2. Chapters 10, 11, and 12 from the textbook and additional material as required by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) 6 th Edition Core Curriculum. 3. Lab skill competencies in this course include the following: a. Identifying and handling basic surgical instrumentation. b. Preparation and wrapping of instrument sets and individual instruments. c. Identifying and handling suture and needles. d. Urinary catheter insertion e. Establishment of sterile field/opening sterile supplies f. Surgical scrub/donning sterile gown and gloves g. Pre-op back table and mayo preparation.
PAGE 3 VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS h. Gowning/gloving other team members and draping i. Case management/counting/post-op responsibilities (mock surgeries) j. Basic positioning Instructor: Jeff Feix jfeix@vernoncollege.edu 696-8752, extension 3266 VII. COURSE OUTCOMES: (Course objectives) The Course Outcomes for this course meets SCANS Competencies: C1, C3, C5, C10-15, C18-20, F1-3, and F5-17. By the end of this course each student should be able to: 1. Identify the classifications, names, parts, materials, finishes and uses of basic surgical instrumentation. 2. Explain the relationship between instrument type and usage. 3. Apply knowledge of basic surgical instrumentation to specific surgical procedures. 4. Assess the function, assembly, use and care of equipment in the surgical environment. 5. Describe the application of surgical equipment. 6. Describe the various types of draping material used in surgical procedures. 7. Select the appropriate drapes for specific positions and surgical procedures. 8. Compare and contrast the types and characteristics of various catheters and drainage devices. 9. Correlate the correct drainage device for each drain. 10. Compare and contrast the conceptual differences between gravity and vacuum drainage. 11. Demonstrate the aseptic principles of draping the patient, equipment, and furniture. 12. Compare and contrast the types of surgical sponges used in surgical procedures. 13. Evaluate the purposes of surgical dressings. 14. Analyze their importance to postoperative wound care. 15. Compare and contrast the most commonly used types of surgical and specialty dressings. 16. Describe the importance of proper surgical dressing application techniques. 17. Compare and contrast intentional, unintentional, and incidental/chronic wounds. 18. Analyze the mechanisms of wound healing, the inflammatory process, and the healing process. 19. Evaluate the classifications of surgical wounds, analyze factors that influence healing, and devise a plan to prevent postoperative wound infections. 20. Demonstrate basic wound care concepts and apply the principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique. 21. Describe tissue replacement materials. 22. Demonstrate knowledge of biological wound cover materials.
PAGE 4 VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS 23. Analyze and assess the factors that influence the closure of each wound layer. 24. Compare and contrast suture materials, suture sizing and suture coatings and analyze their significance. 25. Demonstrate proper suture selection, preparation, handling and cutting techniques. 26. Diagram and describe needle points and needle bodies and demonstrate the proper placement, handling, loading and disposal of surgical needles. 27. Evaluate various applications of surgical stapling instruments and demonstrate proper assembly of stapling instrumentation. 28. Compare and contrast reusable and disposable surgical stapling instruments, and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing surgical staplers. 29. Compare and contrast biological adhesives and synthetic adhesives. 30. Analyze and evaluate various tissue repair and replacement materials. 31. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the repair and replacement materials. 32. Discuss the specific applications of synthetic mesh. 33. Describe and perform the physical preparation and care that the surgical patient may receive prior to the surgical procedure. 34. Evaluate the items on the pre-operative checklist. 35. Recognize appropriate surgical attire. 36. Employ principles in donning sterile attire. 37. State the purpose of proper identification. 38. Demonstrate the identification process for a surgical patient admitted to the surgical suite. 39. Identify methods of patient transportation. 40. Discuss the factors related to the family members and transportation of the patient. 41. Discuss methods of patient transfer. 42. Identify equipment utilized for safe transfer of the surgical patient. 43. Analyze the use, components, and aides utilized to achieve various surgical positions. 44. Detail the sections and functions of the OR table. 45. Perform basic positioning. 46. List the indications for urinary catheterization. 47. Discuss the basic considerations for urinary catheterization. 48. List the supplies required to perform urinary catheterization. 49. Demonstrate urinary catheterization. 50. Discuss the principles of monitoring urine output. 51. Compare and contrast different types of skin preparation. 52. Compare and contrast different chemical agents used for skin preparation. 53. Describe the steps and rationales for surgical skin preparation. 54. Identify the preliminary preparations for the surgical scrub. 55. Demonstrate the steps of the surgical scrub. 56. Employ sterile technique during the surgical scrub.
PAGE 5 VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS 57. Employ sterile technique when gowning and gloving self and when assisting other team members. 58. Discuss the purposes and legal responsibilities of counts. 59. Describe the techniques used to prevent foreign body retention. 60. Discuss when counts should be performed. 61. Describe the method for counting. 62. Demonstrate the procedure for counting instruments, sponges, sharps, and other items on the field. 63. Describe principles of exposure. 64. Apply techniques for tissue exposure. 65. Identify criteria used to select exposure devices. 66. Discuss methods of obtaining specimens. 67. Discuss the types of specimen containers. 68. Describe the procedure for validating specimen with surgeon and circulator. 69. Describe the procedure for specimen labeling and transfer to appropriate department. 70. Discuss the areas for specimen storage. 71. Analyze the immediate postoperative care of the surgical patient. 72. Describe potential postoperative discomforts and complications. 73. Discuss the perioperative duties of the assistant circulator. 74. Discuss the OR documentation to be completed by the assistant circulator. 75. Demonstrate the duties of the assistant circulator including completion of documentation. 76. Demonstrate methods utilized to analyze and plan for the needs of the surgical case. 77. Select the instruments, supplies and equipment needed for a surgical procedure. 78. Describe the function of the physical components of the operating room. 79. Demonstrate the arrangement, care, handling and assembly of operating room furniture and equipment. 80. Demonstrate the use of instruments and supplies. 81. Demonstrate techniques for preparing the sterile field. 82. Explain the procedures for draping furniture and equipment. 83. Describe placing and securing supplies and equipment for use on the sterile field. 84. Explain methods for monitoring the sterile field. 85. Apply the principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique. 86. Assess and anticipate the needs of the surgical team. 87. Integrate variations of case management according to the surgical procedure. 88. Demonstrate postoperative case management duties in an organized manner. 89. Apply standard precautions to the performance of perioperative case management activities. VIII. the ASSESSMENT: Grade will be earned from written homework assignments, chapter tests, lab quizzes and final exam based on the following formula:
PAGE 6 VERNON COLLEGE SYLLABUS 30% Written homework assignments 50% Chapter tests 20% Final exam Lab skill competencies within this course must be passed to remain in the Surgical Technology Program and the student must earn a minimum grade of 70% (C) to successfully pass this course. Failure to pass the course with the minimum grade will result in the student being administratively withdrawn from the program. Vernon College does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, gender, age, religion, national origin, or disability.