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FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
NON-COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER:
STS 0012
COURSE TITLE:
Surgical Technologist 3
PREREQUISITE(S):
HSC 0003, STS 0010, STS 0010L, STS 0011, STS 0011L,
STS 0015 and STS 0015L
COREQUISITE(S):
STS 0012L
STUDENT ADVISING NOTES:
This is a selective access program and only the Nursing Related
Advisor can register students.
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:
24
(For Office Use Only:
Vocational Credits 1.0)
FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS:
0.8
STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE
ALLOCATION:
24
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a continuation of the Surgical Technologist 1 and 2 courses. Classroom studies and certification
exam preparation are the focus of this course. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are qualified
and will take the national certification exam. Graduates passing this exam will carry the title Certified Surgical
Technologist (CST).
SUGGESTED TEXT(S):
Medical Terminology & Dictionary:
Medical Terminology for the Health Professions, Latest Edition
Ehrlich/Schroeder
Delmar ISBN 13: 978-1-4180-7252-0
Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary Latest edition, (F. A.
Davis) ISBN 10-0-8036-2041-1
Anatomy & Physiology:
Structure and Function of the Human Body Latest edition, Mosby
ISBN 978-0-323-04966-5
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SUGGESTED TEXT(S) (continued):
Pharmacology:
Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, Latest edition publisher
W. B. Saunders, ISBN 0721663214 13-978-1-4160-2457-6
Surgical Instruments:
Surgical Instrumentation Delmar Nancymarie Phillips & Patricia
Sedlak ISBN-10: 1401832970 ISBN-13: 9781401832971
Surgical Technology Textbook:
Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist Latest edition,
Publisher Delmar Learning, ISBN 13- 978-1-4180-5168-6
Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist Latest edition
study Guide and Lab manual ISBN: 13: 978-1-4354-8766-6
Pocket Guide to the Operating Room, Latest edition publisher F.A.
Davis, ISBN 10-0-8036-1225-5
Study Guides for the National
Certification Examination:
Surgical Technologist Certifying Exam Study Guide, publisher AST,
ISBN 978-0-926805-40-8
IMPLEMENTATION DATE:
Fall Term, 2013 (20141) – Proposal 2013-12
REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE:
Fall Term 2014 (20151) – Proposal 2014-49
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COURSE TOPICS
I. CST Exam Prep
CONTACT HOURS
PER TOPIC
24
24
Total Hours
Form 2B, Page 4
PROGRAM TITLE:
Surgical Technology
COURSE TITLE:
Surgical Technologist 3
CIP NUMBER:
0351090905
LIST PERFORMANCE STANDARD ADDRESSED:
NUMBER (S):
TITLE(S):
19.0
DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF AND ASSIST WITH SURGICAL PROCEDURES. – The student will be
able to:
19.01 Identify preoperative diagnosis, common complications, and operative pathology relating to specific
surgical procedures.
19.02 List and describe types of incisions and wound closures.
19.03 Describe the usual sequence of a common surgical procedure. (i.e. incision into the anatomy,
dissection of the anatomy and closing of the anatomy.)
20.0
DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY. – The student will be able to:
20.1
State methods, standards and aids that assist a surgical technologist with interpreting and
following legal responsibilities.
20.2
Describe the role of the surgical technologist in the healthcare setting. Provide health care within
the ethical/legal framework of the surgical technologist’s role.
Florida State College
At Jacksonville
Course Learning Outcomes & Assessment
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Section 1
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (CC):
CONTACT HOURS (NCC): 24
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: STS 0012
COURSE TITLE: Surgical Technologist 3
Section 2
TYPE OF COURSE: (Click on the box to check all that apply)
AA Elective
AS Required Professional Course
College Prep
AS Professional Elective
AAS Required Professional Course
Technical Certificate
Other
Apprenticeship
PSAV
General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 8)
Section 3 (If applicable)
INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
Communications
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences
Humanities
Mathematics
Section 4
INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES:
Reading
Speaking
Critical Analysis
Writing
Listening
Information
Literacy
Quantitative
Skills
Ethical
Judgment
Scientific Method of
Inquiry
Working Collaboratively
Section 5
STATE GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA
Critical
Communication
Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Thinking
Information Literacy
Global Sociocultural Responsibility
Section 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES


Demonstrate the knowledge of surgical
2
procedures.
Describe the usual sequence of a
common surgical procedure (i.e.
3
incision, related anatomy, dissection
and closure of anatomy.)
Type of
Outcome:
Gen. Ed,
Program,
Course
Program
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Final exam
Final exam
Program
Final exam

Demonstrate cost effective methods
including the ability to identify “have
4
available / hold items”
Program
Section 6 (continued)
LEARNING OUTCOMES

Demonstrate an understanding of legal
5and ethical responsibilities specific to
surgical technology.
Type of
Outcome:
Gen. Ed,
Program,
Course
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Final exam
Program
Section 7
Name of Person Completing This Form: Joseph Ravelli Date: May 23, 2014