Spring 2026 Course Syllabus
Course: SRGT-1541 (Section: 1, CRN: 10107)
Surgical Procedures I
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Instructor Information
Instructor Frank Hare
Email hareft@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6372
Office Health and Science - Room: 221
Office Hours Office Hours Are by Appointment Only Through Connex ED
 
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Introduction to surgical procedures and related pathologies. Emphasis is on surgical procedures related to general, obstetrics/gynecology, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology and orthopedic surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment and supplies required for perioperative patient care.
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, 5th Edition Textbooks
ISBN – 9781305956414
Study Guide to Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist A Positive Care Approach, 5th Edition
ISBN – 9781305956438

Additional Materials/Resources None
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • Prerequisites Courses Fall 2025
    1360 Clinical Surgical Technology 
    1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology 
    1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques 
     
    Corequisites Courses Spring 2026
    1461 Clinical Surgical Technology
    1541 Surgical Procedures I
     
Learning Outcomes In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, SRGT 1541 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques assists the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success as a surgical technologist. Upon successful completion of this 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.

Program Student Learning Outcomes In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, SRGT 1541 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques assists the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success as a surgical technologist. Upon successful completion of this 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.

Lecture Topics Outline Week 1: Course Introduction; Syllabus Review; Ch. 13 Diagnostic Procedures
Week 2: Ch. 14 General Surgery
Week 3: Ch. 14 General Surgery
Week 4: Ch. 14 General Surgery
Week 5: Ch. 15 OB-GYN Surgery
Week 6: Ch. 15 OB-GYN Surgery
Week 7: Ch. 20 GU Surgery
Spring Break 
Week 8: Ch. 20 GU Surgery
Week 9: Ch. 20 GU Surgery
Week 10: Ch. 21 ORTHO Surgery
Week 11: Ch. 21 ORTHO Surgery
Week 12: Ch. 21 ORTHO Surgery
Week 13: Ch. 17 ENT Surgery
Week 14: Ch. 17 ENT Surgery
Week 15: Final Exam Review
Week 16: 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. 
 

Major Assignments Schedule 1-22-26 Ch. 13 Diagnostics AST pp. 380-395 Lecture & Review
1-29-26 Ch. 13 Workbook & Exam I then Ch. 14 General Surgery AST pp. 396-504 Lecture
2-05-26 Ch. 14 General Surgery AST pp. 396-504 Lecture
2-12-26 Ch. 14 General Surgery AST pp. 396-504 Lecture & Review
2-19-26 Ch. 14 Workbook & Exam II then Ch. 15 OB-GYN Surgery AST pp. 505-586 Lecture
2-26-26 Ch. 15 OB-GYN Surgery AST pp. 505-586 Lecture & Review
3-05-26 Ch. 15 Workbook & Exam III then Ch. 20 Genitourinary AST pp. 800-889 Lecture
3-9-2026 to 3-13-26 Spring Break
3-19-26 Ch. 20 Genitourinary AST pp. 800-889 Lecture
3-26-26 Ch. 20 Genitourinary AST pp. 800-889 Lecture & Review
4-2-26 Ch. 20 Workbook & Exam IV then Ch. 21 Ortho Surgery AST pp. 890-992 Lecture
4-09-26 Ch. 21 Ortho Surgery AST pp. 890-992 Lecture
4-16-26 Ch. 21 Ortho Surgery AST pp. 890-992 Lecture & Review
4-23-26 Ch. 21 Workbook & Exam V then Ch.17 ENT Surgery AST pp. 628-697 Lecture
4-30-26 Ch. 17 ENT AST pp. 628-697 Lecture & Review
5-07-26 Ch. 17 Workbook & Exam VI then Review for 1541 Final
5-14-26 FINAL EXAM

Final Exam Date May 14, 2026 - 8:0 AM   Through  May 14, 2026 - 10:0 AM
Grading Scale 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 59 = F
Workbooks are due the morning of the corresponding exam. 
Determination of
Final Grade
Exams – 60%
Homework – 20% Workbooks are due the morning of the corresponding exam. 
Final Exam – 20%
 

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, February 23, 2026.
Final day to drop a course or withdraw with penalty is Friday, April 17, 2026.

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.
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 and clinical 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.
3. Excused absences are only approved with a medical document for the day or other official documents. On the third documented excused absence, the student will be charged one unexcused absence for the semester. This will be enforced on the sixth and the ninth excused documented absence. After nine (9) excused documented absence, or more than three (3) charged unexcused days, or combination of these absences, the Program Director can drop the student for a lack of attendance.  
3. Students on campus but not in class or the surgical unit are considered absent.
4. Late arrival to class or clinical 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 and clinical 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 by the Program Director. 
Additional Information None
Institutional Policies
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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 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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.

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.
Department Information
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
Email:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365