SURG 100 - Introduction Surgical Technology

(TP/SS only) CE

Introduces the skills and techniques needed to perform as a surgical technologist in the operating room. Surgical instrumentation and basic pharmacology for the surgical technologist are included. PREREQUISITE(S): Admission to the surgical technology program or consent of program coordinator, ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A and MATH 117 or higher. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 212 . Four hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly SG 100.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Employ principles involved in donning appropriate surgical attire
Discuss and demonstrate principles and practice of perioperative case management.
Evaluate the items on the pre-operative patient check list.
Demonstrate the identification process for a surgical patient admitted to the surgical suite.
Analyze laboratory reports in relationship to patient diagnosis and intervention.
Compare and contrast different chemical agents used for skin preparation.
Identify the classification, names, parts, materials, finishes and uses of basic surgical instrumentation
Demonstrate principles and practice of aseptic technique in the first scrub role and perioperative case management.
Demonstrate the steps of a hand wash and the surgical scrub.
Describe and identify the various roles of the surgical technologist in caring for the surgical patient.
Employ sterile technique when gowning and gloving self and when assisting other team members.
Discuss the purposes and legal responsibilities of counts.
Demonstrate the procedure for counting instruments, sponges, sharps, and other items on the field.
Demonstrate the aseptic principles of draping the patient, equipment, and furniture.
Demonstrate and discuss the handling, care, and preservation for specific types of specimens.
Describe the creation and usage of various surgical incisions.
Identify criteria used to select exposure devices.
Demonstrate proper suture selection, preparation, handling and cutting techniques.
Evaluate various applications of surgical stapling instruments and demonstrate proper assembly of stapling instrumentation.
Apply proper principles of sterile technique and demonstrate the application of commonly used types of surgical and specialty dressings.
Perform a mock exploratory laparotomy in the first scrub role.
Prepare and manage medications and solutions.
Perform a mock laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Identify laparoscopic instrumentation and uses of the instrumentation.

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