MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Center for Life and Health Sciences
Allied Health
AH120 Surgical Technology Clinical Seminar
Cr-1
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
BI216 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1, AH 130 Fundamental of Surgical Technology, AH
140 Surgical Skills & Procedures
Course Descriptions
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to the role of surgical technician and how
that integrates with other hospital departments that support Surgical Services. Emphasis will be
placed on touring and observation of various participating hospitals Operating Rooms, Central
Sterile Processing, Endoscopy, Labor and Delivery and Materials Management departments.
Concentration is placed on the focus of how these departments prepare and deliver patient care
and supplies for operative procedures. Students will be exposed to equipment and
instrumentation decontamination; tray set ups and instrument identification as well as packaging
and sterilization processes. Case cart set-ups and preference card pick lists will be included.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this class, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the basic role and job description of the surgical technologist.
2. Understand the principles of sterile technique and asepsis.
3. Understand surgical case management.
4. Describe principles of patient safety and needs in the perioperative setting.
5. Understand the role of pathogens, infection and “standard precautions.”
6. Identify principles in disinfection, decontamination and sterilization.
7. Describe role as a member of a surgical team.
8. Understand legal and ethical issues in healthcare.
9. Understand basic biomedical science.
Major Topics
1. Orientation to Surgical Technology
2. Standards of Conduct
3. The Surgical Patient
4. Special Populations
5. Physical Environment and Safety Standards
6. Biomedical Science
7. Asepsis and Sterile Technique
8. Hemostasis and Emergency Situations
9. Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia
10. Instrumentation, Equipment and Supplies
11. Wound Healing, Sutures, Needles and Stapling Devices
12. Surgical Case Management
Revised : 9/2012 Mark Williams