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Fall 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: SRGT-1405- Section: 01 Introduction to Surgical Technology |
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| Instructor | Frank Hare | ||||||||||
| hareft@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6372 | ||||||||||
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| Description | Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, technological sciences, and patient care concepts. | ||||||||||
| Prerequisites |
BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2420 Introduction to Microbiology NURA 1301 Nurse Aide for Health Care Organizations I NURA 1160 Clinical Nursing Assistant/Aide 1 HITT 1305 Medical Terminology |
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| Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, SRGT 1405 Intro to Surgical Technology assists the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success as a surgical technologist. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Explain the physical, interpersonal, and ethical aspects of operating room environment. 2. Relate basic concepts of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia 3. Identify basic concepts of technological sciences 4. Identify and demonstrate patient care concepts. 5. Exhibits comprehension of content-area reading material. |
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| Core Objectives | |||||||||||
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of the Surgical Technology Program graduates will be able to: 1. Use appropriate terminology related to anatomy and physiology, suturing, accessory equipment and specialized equipment associated with surgical procedures. 2. Operates as a surgical technologist in the scrub role during all basic surgical procedures. 3. Demonstrate a surgical consciousness that promotes maintenance of a sterile field. 4. Practice within the legal and ethical framework of the surgical technologist. 5. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. |
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| Textbooks |
Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist AST 2018 5E Study Guide/Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist AST 2018 5E |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1: 8-28-19 Ch. 1 Orient.to Surgical Technology AST 5E.p.2-23 Week 2: 9-04-19 (EXAM 1) Ch 2. Legal Concepts & Risk...AST 5E. p. 24-40 Week 3: 9-11-19 Ch 3. The Surgical Patient AST 5E. p. 41-49 Week 4: 9-18-19 (Exam II) Ch.4 Special Populations AST 5E. p. 50-71 Week 5: 9-25-19 Ch.4 Special Populations AST 5E. p. 50-71 Week 6: 10-2-19 (Exam III) Ch.5 Physical Environment AST 5E. p.72-94 Week 7: 10-9-19 Ch.5 Physical Environment AST 5E. p.72-94 Week 8: 10-16-19 Ch.5 Physical Environment AST 5E. p.72-94 Week 9: 10-23-19 (Exam IV) Ch 6 Biomedical Science AST 5E. p. 94-122 Week 10: 10-30-19 Ch 6 Biomedical Science AST 5E. p. 94-122 Week 11: 11-06-19 Ch 6 Biomedical Science AST 5E. p. 94-122 Week 12: 11-13-19 (Exam V) Ch.9 Surgical Pharm AST 5E. p. 189-244 Week 13: 11-20-19 Ch. 9 Surgical Pharm AST 5E. p. 189-244 Week 14: 11-27-19 Ch. 9 Surgical Pharm AST 5E. p. 189-244 Week 15: 12-04-19 (Exam VI) Review for finals Week 16: 12-11-19 FINAL EXAM |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1: 8-28-19 Ch. 1 Orient.to Surgical Technology AST 5E.p.2-23 Week 2: 9-04-19 (EXAM 1) Ch 2. Legal Concepts & Risk...AST 5E. p. 24-40 Week 3: 9-11-19 Ch 3. The Surgical Patient AST 5E. p. 41-49 Week 4: 9-18-19 (Exam II) Ch.4 Special Populations AST 5E. p. 50-71 Week 5: 9-25-19 Ch.4 Special Populations AST 5E. p. 50-71 Week 6: 10-2-19 (Exam III) Ch.5 Physical Environment AST 5E. p.72-94 Week 7: 10-9-19 Ch.5 Physical Environment AST 5E. p.72-94 Week 8: 10-16-19 Ch.5 Physical Environment AST 5E. p.72-94 Week 9: 10-23-19 (Exam IV) Ch 6 Biomedical Science AST 5E. p. 94-122 Week 10: 10-30-19 Ch 6 Biomedical Science AST 5E. p. 94-122 Week 11: 11-06-19 Ch 6 Biomedical Science AST 5E. p. 94-122 Week 12: 11-13-19 (Exam V) Ch.9 Surgical Pharm AST 5E. p. 189-244 Week 13: 11-20-19 Ch. 9 Surgical Pharm AST 5E. p. 189-244 Week 14: 11-27-19 Ch. 9 Surgical Pharm AST 5E. p. 189-244 Week 15: 12-04-19 (Exam VI) Review for finals Week 16: 12-11-19 FINAL EXAM |
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| Final Exam Date | December 11, 2019 - 8:00 AM | ||||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
The following method will be used to determine each students grade in the course: Exam I- Chapter 1 Grade Exam II- Chapter 2 & 3 Grade Exam III- Chapter 4 Grade Exam IV-Chapter 5 Grade Exam V- Chapter 6 Grade Exam VI - Chapter 9 Grade Daily Work Grade Final Grade Final Grade Total/9=Grade |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Final day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty is September 30, 2019 Final day to drop a course or withdraw with penalty is November 21, 2019 Truman Hare CST will be our Clinical Coordinator His phone number is 409.454.0750 During the first semester of the Surgical Technology Program a "75 EXAM AVERAGE" must be achieved before going to the first clinical location. If a student is not passing the courses of SRGT 1405 and SRGT 1409 with a "75 EXAM AVERAGE" then that student will not be allowed to go to clinical and will be dropped from the program. |
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| Attendance Policy |
1. Because poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment, attendance at all scheduled classes is expected. 2. A student who is absent from course activities for more than three (3 ) days may be dropped from the program by the Program Director. 3. Students on campus but not in class are considered absent. 4. Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the beginning of the class (2 or more times) will be counseled and a plan of corrective action determined. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Students who arrive fifteen (15) minutes after the beginning of class should not enter the classroom and should wait until break to enter. 5. It is the students responsibility to notify the instructor of any absence. If the student is unable to contact the instructor(s), the student should call 409-984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 ext. 6356. The student should also email the faculty or call the faculty office and leave a voicemail. 6. Students who arrive after an exam starts, but before it ends, may take the exam without penalty. They are given no additional time. |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||
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| Important Information | |||||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||