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Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: SRGT-1409 (Section: 1, CRN: 91311) Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques |
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| Instructor | Brandon Buckner | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6367 | ||||||||
| Office | Allied Health - Room: 125 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | By Appointment thru Connex ED | ||||||||
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| Description | In-depth coverage of perioperative concepts, such as aseptic/sterile principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. | ||||||||
| Required 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 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/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 |
Course Learning Outcomes: In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, SRGT 1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts & Techniques 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. Identify and demonstrate principles and practices of aseptic technique. 2. Explain infectious processes and concepts of wound healing. 3. Maintain a sterile field utilizing basic care preparation and procedures. 4. Indicate and employ surgical instrumentation and supplies. 5. Recognize and respond to emergency situation. 6. Exhibits comprehension of content-area reading material. |
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| 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. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Surgical Instrumentation and equipment Surgical Case Management Preventing Peri-operative Disease Transmission Hemostasis & Emergency Situations and All-Hazards |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1: 8-31-23 Orientation Ch. 10 Instrumentation, equipment AST 5E. p. 245- 270 Week 2: 9-07-23 Ch. 10 Instrumentation, equipment AST 5E. p. 245- 270 Week 3: 9-14-23 Ch. (Exam I & Quiz) Ch. 10 Workbook Due Ch.11 Wound healing, suture AST 5E. p. 271- 309 Week 4: 9-21-23 Ch. 11 Wound healing, suture AST 5E. p. 271- 309 Week 5: 9-28-23 (Exam II) Ch. 11 Workbook Due Ch. 12 Surgical Case Man. AST 5E. p. 310- 379 Week 6: 10-5-23 Ch. 12 Surgical Case Man. AST 5E. p. 310- 379 Week 7: 10-12-23 Ch. 12 Surgical Case Man. AST 5E. p. 310- 379 Week 8: 10-19-23 (Exam III) Ch. 12 Workbook Due Ch. 7 Preventing Peri-op. AST 5E. p. 124- 173 Week 9: 10-26-23 Ch. 7 Preventing Peri-op.. AST 5E. p. 124- 173 Week 10 : 11-2-23 Ch. 7 Preventing Peri-op.. AST 5E. p. 124- 173 Week 11: 11-09-23 (Exam IV) Ch. 11 Workbook Due Ch.8 Hemostasis & Emergency. AST 5E. p. 174- 188 Week 12: 11-16-23 Ch.8 Hemostasis & Emergency. AST 5E. p. 174- 188 Week 13: 11-23-23 THANKSGIVING DAY NO CLASSES Week 14: 11-30-23 Ch.8 Hemostasis & Emergency. AST 5E. p. 174- 188 Week 15: 12-7-23 (Exam V) Ch. 8 Workbook Due Review for finals Week 16: 12-14-23 FINALS |
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| Final Exam Date | December 14, 2023 - 8:00 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 59 = F |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Exam I- Chapter 10 Grade Exam II- Chapter 11 Grade Exam III- Chapter 12 Grade Exam IV - Chapter 7 Grade Exam V - Chapter 8 Grade All unit exams average...............65% Daily Work Grade.......................15% Final Grade.................................20% Total Grade................................100% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
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. |
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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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| Additional Information |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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