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Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: SRGT-1405 (Section: 1, CRN: 91310) Introduction to Surgical Technology |
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| Instructor | Donnis Hunter | ||||||||
| hunterdt@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6372 | ||||||||
| Office | Allied Health - Room: 125 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office Hours Are by Appointment Only Through Connex ED">
Office Hours Are by Appointment Only Through Connex ED
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| Description | Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, technological sciences, and patient care concepts. | ||||||||
| 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: A Positive Care Approach, 6th Edition Textbooks ISBN – 978-0357625736 A Study Guide to Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist A Positive Care Approach, 6th Edition ISBN – 978-0357625750 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
1360 Clinical Surgical Technology 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology 1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques |
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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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| 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 |
Week 1: Aug 28 Week 2: Sep 4 Week 3: Sep 11 Week 4: Sep 18 Week 5: Sep 26 Week 6: Oct 2 Week 7: Oct 9 Week 8: Oct 16 Week 9: Oct 23 Week 10: Oct 31 Week 11: Nov 6 Week 12: Nov 13 Week 13: Nov 20 Week 14: Nov 27 Week 15: Dec 4 Week 16: Dec 11 FINAL EXAM All the above topics are subject to change for the needs of the students, and or College schedule variations. College schedule variations are weather events, state or national events. |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Sep 4 Chapter 1 Exam and Workbook Sep 18 Chapter 2-3 Exam and Workbook Oct 2 Chapter 4 Exam and Workbook Oct 23 Chapter 5 Exam and Workbook Nov 13 Chapter 6 Exam and Workbook Dec 4 Chapter 9 Exam and Workbook Dec 11 1405 Final Exam |
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| Final Exam Date | December 11, 2024 - 8:0 AM Through December 11, 2024 - 10:0 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Exams – 60% Homework – 20% Final Exam – 20% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Classroom is lecture by instructor, with time for questions during lecture, distractions and interruptions will not be tolerated and student could be asked to leave class for the day if noncompliant. Appropriate dress for the classroom is required and expected as to not distract from the learning environment. Final day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty is Monday, September 30, 2024. Final day to drop a course or withdraw with penalty is Monday, November 25, 2024. Donnis T Hunter Jr LVN CST FAC is the Program Director for the Surgical Technology Program. His personal phone number is 409.728.4511. Please limit your calls or texts to normal business hours. Truman Hare CST is the Clinical Coordinator for the Surgical Technology Program. His personal phone number is 409.454.0750. Please limit your calls or texts to normal business hours. During this first semester of the Surgical Technology Program an "EXAM AVERAGE OF 75 or HIGHER" must be achieved in both of the corequisite courses 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology and 1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative before receiving the first clinical assignment. If a student does not have an "EXAM AVERAGE OF 75 OR HIGHER" in either the courses of SRGT 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology or SRGT 1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques, then that student will not be allowed to go to clinical and will be dropped from the program and all corequisites. EXAM Averages do not include Daily Work Grades or Quizzes. |
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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) unexcused days may be dropped from the program by the Program Director. Excused absences are only approved with a medical document for the day or other official documents 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 student’s 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. 7. A student must receive direct permission from an instructor before that student leaves a clinical site for the day. If a student leaves a clinical site without permission from an instructor, that student will be subject to probation for the rest of the semester or suspension from the program. 8. A student is considered a “no call, no show” if they fail to arrive in a timely manner to class or clinical without prior communication with an instructor. That student will be subject to probation for the rest of the semester or suspension from the program. |
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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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