Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: SRGT-1360- Section: 11 Clinical Surgical Technology

Instructor Information
Instructor	Brandon Buckner
E-mail	bucknebr@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6367
Office	Location: Allied Health - Room: 125 Hours: By Appointment
Department	Allied Health Chair: Shirley MacNeill E-mail: macneisb@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6365 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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
Learning Outcomes	In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, SRGT 1360 Clinical 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. Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions. 2. Perform within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 3. Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills. 4. Use appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 5. Exhibits comprehension of content-area reading material.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Upon completion of the Surgical Technology Program graduates will be able to: 1. Uses appropriate terminology related to anatomy and physiology, instruments, 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. Demonstrates a surgical consciousness that promotes maintenance of a sterile field. 4. Practices within the legal and ethical framework of the surgical technologist.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist AST 2018 5E Study Guide/Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist AST 2018 5E
Lecture Topics Outline	Mid-Term Evaluations will be done before our first day of clinical, students that receive an Unsatisfactory Grade will NOT go to clinical and will be dropped from the course or be allowed to withdraw. Final day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty is September 28, 2020 Final day to drop a course or withdraw with penalty is November 19, 2020 Brandon Buckner CST 409.656.6949 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.
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: 8/24 & 25/20 Instrumentation Week 2: 8/31-9/1/20 Instrumentation Week 3: 9/8/20 Instrumentation Week 4: 9/14-15/20 Equipment Week 5: 9/21-22/20 Suture & Staplers Week 6: 9/28-29/20 Surgical Attire Week 7: 10/5-6/20 Counting Week 8: 10/12-13/20 Sterile Movement Week 9: 10/19-20/20 Draping Week 10: 10/26-27/20 Case set-up Week 11: 11/2-3/20 Case set-up Week 12: 11/09-10/20 Case Tear down Week 13: 11/16-17/20 Sterilization Week 14: 11/23-24/20 Hemostasis Week 15: 11/30-12/1/20 Pharmacology Week 16: 12/7-8/20 Pharmacology
Final Exam Date	December 8, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Grading Scale	S= Satisfactory or U = Unsatisfactory
Determination of Final Grade	1. The Final Grade will be posted through the school computer system. 2. Evaluations are based on course objectives. 3. Clinical Skills check-offs be performed on campus and at clinical locations. 4. Students will be graded on clinical performance, and procedure cards. Students performance will be evaluated by both preceptors and clinical instructor. Students are expected to perform the following surgical skills correctly: opening sterile supplies, identification of unsterile items, counted brush stroke method hand scrub, Donning of Sterile Attire, Gown and Glove sterile team members, Surgical Case Preparation, Passing of Sharps, Surgical Counting and many more.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Mid-Term Evaluations will be done before our first day of clinical, students that receive an Unsatisfactory Grade will NOT go to clinical and will be dropped from the course or be allowed to withdraw. Final day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty is September 28, 2020 Final day to drop a course or withdraw with penalty is November 19, 2020 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.
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.
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.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
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.