Course Number and Title: / SGT 220 – Surgical Technology III
Prerequisites: / SGT 210
Course Credits and Hours: / 3 credits
3 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description: / This course prepares students for effective performance in a disaster situation and introduces skill development and strategies for employment. Topics include the responsibilities of the surgical technologist during and after a surgical intervention in robotics, lasers, and organ procurements.
Required Text(s): / Obtain current information at https://www.dtcc.edu/student-resources/bookstores, or visit the bookstore. (Check your course schedule for the course number and section.)
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Method of Instruction: / Classroom
Disclaimer:
Core Course Performance Objectives
1. Describe a patient’s needs with respect to death, dying, and organ donation. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 2, 3, 4, 5)
2. Interpret the basic components of robotics, lasers, and computer systems. (CCC 1, 2,5,6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
3. Explain all-hazard preparation and the various considerations for a surgical technologist in a disaster situation. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 4, 5)
4. Describe strategies and practices for employability as a surgical technologist. (CCC 1, 5; PGC 3, 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies (CCC) and Program Graduate Competencies (PGC) at the end of the syllabus. Course objectives are coded to the competency(cies) they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
1. Describe a patient’s needs with respect to death, dying, and organ donation.
1.1 Assess the patient’s response to illness and hospitalization.
1.2 Distinguish and assess cultural and religious influences on the surgical patient.
1.3 Compare and contrast the patient’s responses to the process of death.
1.4 Discuss the processes for patient death in the operating room.
1.5 Evaluate patients’ attitudes, beliefs, and classifications regarding death and dying.
1.6 Compare and contrast responses to the process of death and various coping strategies and mechanisms.
1.7 Debate quality of life versus quantity of life.
1.8 Trace the steps that are implemented when a patient death occurs in the operating room
2. Interpret the components of robotics, lasers, and computer systems.
2.1 Recognize the basic components of a computer system.
2.2 Use the computer to maintain safe patient care.
2.3 Analyze the geometrical concepts of robotics and the mechanisms of the robotic system.
2.4 Apply electrical precautions to patient safety.
2.5 Describe the principles of electricity and electrical flow.
2.6 Analyze the interactions of lasers with tissues.
3. Explain all-hazard preparation and the various considerations for a surgical technologist in a disaster situation.
3.1 Describe the different types of disasters or public health emergencies that impact public health and the general health, safety, and security risks.
3.2 Describe the all-hazards framework.
3.3 Explain key components of personal, family, institution, community, and regional disaster preparation and planning as related to informational resources, special needs, precautions, and actions for protection, detection, immediate response, short-term interventions, and long-term interventions.
3.4 Describe communication strategies and procedures used in disasters.
3.5 Describe the purpose and relevance of disaster support services, including the rationale for integration and coordination of all systems: the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS).
3.6 Describe the potential impact of mass casualties on healthcare resources with respect to infection control, personal protective equipment, and decontamination.
3.7 Explain the role of triage as the basis for prioritizing and rationing healthcare services.
3.9 Describe the possible medical and mental health consequences, interventions, and solutions for managing those affected.
3.10 Explain basic lifesaving and life support principles and procedures that can be used at a disaster scene.
3.11 Describe the support roles of the surgical technologist in a disaster.
4. Describe strategies and practices for employability as a surgical technologist.
4.1 Develop a plan of action to secure employment in the healthcare field.
4.2 Develop an employment strategy that includes positive characteristics.
4.3 Construct a professional résumé.
4.4 Compare and contrast various types of employment/application correspondences.
4.5 Analyze various interview strategies.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies:
Students must demonstrate proficiency on all CCPOs at a minimal 75 percent level to successfully complete the course. The grade will be determined using the DTCC grading system:
92 – 100 / = / A83 – 91 / = / B
75 – 82 / = / C
0 – 74 / = / F
Students should refer to the Student Handbook (https://www.dtcc.edu/academics/student-handbook) for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Core Curriculum Competencies (the competencies every graduate will develop)
1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Program Graduate Competencies (the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his/her major)
1. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of all surgical team members.
2. Demonstrate the ability to anticipate the needs of surgical patients by properly preparing the operating room suite, equipment, and instrumentation required for surgical interventions.
3. Demonstrate a professional demeanor when communicating with patients and fellow team members.
4. Synthesize a surgical conscience.
5. Participate as an effective and clinically proficient member of the surgical team throughout the perioperative, intraoperative and immediate postoperative periods.
Disabilities Support Statement
The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. You are encouraged to schedule an appointment with your campus Disabilities Support Counselor if you feel that you may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability. A listing of campus Disabilities Support Counselors and contact information can be found at go.dtcc.edu/DisabilityServices or visit the campus Advising Center.