SURT 102 Surgical concepts
An introduction and overview of the profession and history of surgical technology. This course also includes an introduction to the operating room (OR), hospital administration, hospital facilities and the chain of command. With a focus on patient safety, the surgical patient is discussed including the OR environment, environmental hazards and safe working conditions. An introduction to microbiology and infection control will be explored as well as control of the OR physical facilities. The course includes pre-operative patient preparation, intraoperative patient monitoring devices, intraoperative patient preparation, post-operative patient complications and discharge instructions. Research of legal and ethical concepts and risk management as they apply to working in a health care field will be discussed in this course.
Prerequisite
Must be Surgical Technology Major
SURT 102Surgical concepts
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I. General Information
Department
Health Science and Human Services Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
Must be Surgical Technology Major
III. Catalog Course Description
An introduction and overview of the profession and history of surgical technology. This course also includes an introduction to the operating room (OR), hospital administration, hospital facilities and the chain of command. With a focus on patient safety, the surgical patient is discussed including the OR environment, environmental hazards and safe working conditions. An introduction to microbiology and infection control will be explored as well as control of the OR physical facilities. The course includes pre-operative patient preparation, intraoperative patient monitoring devices, intraoperative patient preparation, post-operative patient complications and discharge instructions. Research of legal and ethical concepts and risk management as they apply to working in a health care field will be discussed in this course.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- 1. Gain knowledge of the physical hospital and operating room systems including the chain of command and other hospital administration systems
- 2. Understand how to keep the patient safe in surgery.
- 3. Analyze ethical and legal responsibilities of the surgical team
- 4. Understand an introduction to microbiology as it applies to human disease and surgical infections
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
the topical outline is listed on Canvas
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Exams
A. Weekly assignments
B. Chapter examinations
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Summative and Formative Assessments are used in this course.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Sumative and Formative Assessments