Angelina College

Health Careers Division

SRGT 2130 – Professional Readiness

Instructional Syllabus

  1. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION

A.Course Description: (as stated in the bulletin, including necessary pre-requisite courses, credit hours)

One hour credit. Transition into the professional role of the surgical technologist. Includes professional readiness for employment, attaining certification, and maintaining certification status. A capstone experience. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 & 2402, HITT 1305, STSU 0X00, SRGT 1405, 1409, 1441, 1442, & 1260. Co-requisites: SRGT 1360, SRGT 2460 and PSYC 2301.

B.Intended Audience:

Freshman working toward educational requirements for Certificate in Surgical Technology

C.Instructor:Name: Stefanie Vaughn, CST

Office: #205Office Hours: Mon 1-5, Wed 1-5

Phone: 633-5275E-mail Address:

Instructors may also be reached via the main Health Careers telephone number at (936) 633-5265. If the instructor is not available, please leave a message with the program secretary or receptionist; they will relay the message to the instructor.

II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:

  1. Core Objectives

1.Critical Thinking: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information

2.Communication: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas

through written, oral and visual communication

3.Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical

data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions

4.Teamwork:to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work

effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal

5.Social Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic

responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities

6.Personal Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences

to ethical decision-making

  1. Course Learning Outcomes for all sections

(Legend: C=CognitiveA=AffectiveP=Psychomotor)

  1. Define what it means to be a health care professional. Review professional management. (C)
  2. Understand the health care environment and your role in it. (A)
  3. Prepare self for graduation and entering into role as a professional surgical technologist. (A)
  4. Research application process for taking Certified Surgical Technologist exam. (A)
  5. Review employability, communication skills, and teamwork. Review ethical and moral issues. (A)
  6. Take surgical technology practice exams. (P)
  7. Completion of program portfolio, which includes a professional resume. (P)
  8. Evaluate personal employability qualities and develop an employment strategy. (P)
  9. Participate in a peer review interview and analyze various interview strategies. (P)
  10. Represent yourself as a professional surgical technologist. (P)

III.ASSESSMENT MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

A. Assessments for the Core Objectives

1. Critical Thinking: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis,

evaluation and synthesis of information

2. Communication: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of

ideas through written, oral and visual communication

3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of

numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions

4. Teamwork:to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work

effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal

5. Social Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic

responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities

6. Personal Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and

consequences to ethical decision-making

  1. Assessments for Course Objectives for all sections –

SCANS (Secretary of Labor‘s Commission of Achieving Necessary Skills):

SCANS SkillsEvaluation

Foundation SkillsWritten Assignments

Examinations & quizzes

Required and suggested readings

Critical Thinking Case Studies

Oral presentation

Workplace CompetenciesComputer assisted Instruction

Demonstrated Competency in clinical

Group effective participation with peers/preceptors

  1. Assessments for the Course Objectives – Same as stated above.
  1. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
  2. Methodologies common to all sections

Audiovisual aidsRole Playing

Computer assisted instructionIndependent Study

Educational gamesBlackboard Instruction

Group discussion Lecture

V.COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:

A.Required Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment – (1) Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist, A Positive Care Approach Fourth Edition (Association of Surgical Technologist);

(2) Study Guide and Lab Manual to Accompany Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist, Fourth Edition; (3) Surgical Technologist Certifying Exam Study Guide by AST & (4) Angelina College Surgery Technology Program Student Handbook.

References – 1) Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology 6th Edition, Association of Surgical Technologist

Assignments – (Appropriate due dates, schedules, and deadlines)

Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) and Blackboard Resources: This is a Blackboard enhanced course. Students may be expected to log on to Blackboard to communicate and receive course information and other materials, and take exams.

B.Course Policies – This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the Angelina College Handbook, General Bulletin, and Angelina College Surgery Technology Program Student Handbook.

1.Academic Assistance: Academic Assistance– If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Sellestine Hunt Associate Dean of Student Services, Student Center, Room 200. At a post-secondary institution, you must self-identify as a person with a disability; Ms. Hunt will assist you with the necessary information to do so. To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Mr. Steve Hudman, Dean of Student Affairs, in Student Center, Room 101,(936) 633-5292or by .

2.Discrimination Statement: Angelina College admits students without regard to race, color, religion, natural origin, sex, disability, or age. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of AC should be directed to: Dean of Student Services, Mr. Steve Hudman, office 101 in the Student Center (phone number 936-633-5293, email ).

3.Attendance: Refer to the AC Surgical Technology Student Handbook

Attendance is required as per Angelina College Policy and will be recorded every day. Any student with three (3) consecutive absences of four (4) cumulative absences may be dropped from the class. Records will be turned in to the academic dean at the end of the semester. Do not assume that non-attendance in class will always result in an instructor drop. You must officially drop or risk receiving an F. This is official Angelina College Policy.

4.Progression Policy:

A student must earn a minimum grade of “C” or “P” in all required courses in order to progress within the program. All courses must be taken in the appropriate sequence.

5.Withdrawal and Dismissal:

Students who wish to withdraw from the program must do so with both the Surgery Technology Program Coordinator and the Office of Admissions. If the student does not officially withdraw in the Office of Admission, an “F” will appear on the transcript for the course in progress at that time.

6.Examinations:

Students must be present and on time for all examinations. See AC Surgery Technology Student Handbook for makeup exam policy. Attendance at the final examination is required and may be rescheduled ONLY with the approval of the Vice President of Instruction. All exams (and written assignments) become the property of the Surgery Technology Program.

VI.COURSE CONTENT

  1. Required Content

Comprehensive Content / Reading Assignment
SRGT 1405 / Review/Refer to Chapters 1 – 5 & 9
SRGT 1409 / Review/Refer to Chapters 6 – 8, 10 - 12
SRGT 1441 / Review/Refer to Chapters 13 – 15, 17, 20 – 21
SRGT 1442 / Review/Refer to Chapters 16, 18 – 19, 22 – 24

VII.EVALUATION AND GRADING:

A.Grading Criteria: The course grade is based on examination scores and assignments.

The course grade is based upon:

Practice CST Exam I25%

Practice CST Exam II25%

Practice NBSTSA Exams (Average of two group exams)20%

Portfolio10%

Daily Work10%

Interview10%

Total 100%

Determination of Grade: A = 90 – 100B = 80 – 89 C = 73 – 79 F = <73%

Grading Scale:P = Pass (73% or above)F = Fail (72% or less)

The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in advance as to the changes being made.

NOTICE

  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Book

A Safety Data Sheet is a document that contains information on the chemical make-up, use, storage, handling, emergency procedures, and potential health effects related to a hazardous material. The SDS contains much more information about the material than the label on the container. SDS’s are prepared and written by the manufacturer of the material.

The SDS sheets are accessible at all times & are kept in the following location(s) in Health Careers I:

A.EMS Lab: Room 105

B.Surgical Tech Lab: Room 207

C.Vocational Nursing Lab: Room 200

D.Associates Nursing Lab: Room 203

  • Plan & Procedures Book (Includes the following)

These reference items are accessible at all times & are kept in the following location(s):

Health Careers I: In the main office, on the wall next to the printer.

  1. Plans2. Procedures
  • Universal Waste Plan- Battery Disposal
  • Hazardous Waste Plan- Lamp Disposal
  • Chemical Waste Plan- Pesticide Disposal
  • Exposure Control Plan- Mercury Containing Equipment Disposal

- Paint & Paint Related Waste Disposal

- Electronic Waste Disposal

- Medical Waste Disposal

- Chemical Waste Disposal

- Spill Cleanup

Students should know these items exist, where they are located and how they are used.

Revised August 2017

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