Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist AST 2018 5E

Study Guide/Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist AST 2018 5E

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In accordance with the mission of LSCPA, 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.

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.

Mid-Term Evaluations will be done before our first day of Hospital 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 October 2, 2023 Final day to drop a course or withdraw with penalty is November 27, 2023. Donnis Hunter CST, LVN will be our Clinical Coordinator. 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.

Instrumentation

Equipment

Suture & Staplers

Surgical Attire

Counting

Sterile Movement

Draping

Case set-up

Case Tear down

Sterilization

Hemostasis

Pharmacology

S= Satisfactory or U = Unsatisfactory for Final Clinical Evaluation on December 5, 2022

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.

Mid-Term Evaluations will be done before our first day of Hospital 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 October 2, 2023 Final day to drop a course or withdraw with penalty is November 27, 2023. Donnis Hunter CST LVN will be our Clinical Coordinator. 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.

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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