Interim Syllabus – Generated 8/13
Angelina College
Health Careers Division
SRGT 2460 – Clinical Surgical Technology/Technologist III
Instructional Syllabus
I.
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course Description: (as stated in the bulletin, including necessary pre-requisite courses, credit hours)
Four hours credit. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply
specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical
professional. Two hundred and eighty-eight clinical hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 & 2402, HITT
1305, STSU 0X00, SRGT 1405, 1409, 1260, 1441, & 1360. Co-requisites: SRGT 1442, SRGT 2130
and PSYC 2301.
B. Intended Audience:
Freshman working toward educational requirements for Certificate in Surgical Technology
C. Instructor:
Name: Tonya LaForge, MSN, RN, CNOR, CST
Office: #205
Office Hours: see office posting
Phone: 633-5275
E-mail Address: tlaforge@angelina.edu
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:
A. 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 the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences
to ethical decision-making
6. Personal Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
B. Course Learning Outcomes for all sections
(Legend:
C=Cognitive
A=Affective
P=Psychomotor)
1. Identify, describe, and understand anatomy and physiology associated with surgical procedures and
specialties. (A)
2. Be aware of the legal aspects of surgery, and the limits and scope of practice of the ST. (A)
3. Apply theory to practice in the clinical setting. (A) & (P)
4. Obtain information about resources at the learning centers. (P)
5. Follow facility’s policies and procedures. (P)
6. Review and practice what was learned in lecture, lab, and clinical in the previous semester. (P)
7. Observe and assist in the functions of the surgical unit. (P)
8. Function as a scrub in the operating room environment. (P)
9. Function as an operating room assistant/attendant. (P)
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Set up OR furniture and equipment pertaining to procedures and specialties. (P)
Utilize instrumentation associated with surgical procedures and specialties. (P)
Identify and understand surgical incisions for surgical procedures and specialties. (P)
Drape OR furniture and the surgical patient. (P)
Prepare surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures and specialties. (P)
Follow the sequence in surgical procedures, and anticipate the surgeon’s needs. Acquire speed and
confidence in assisting the surgeon. (P)
Participate in surgical counts. (P)
Understand and utilize the proper procedure for the use of medications, sutures, staplers, and
equipment utilized during surgical procedures and specialties. (A) & (P)
Utilize dressings, drains, and collection systems at the end of the surgical procedure.(P)
Demonstrate the proper handling and cleaning of all instruments. (P)
Understand and demonstrate proper specimen handling. (A) & (P)
Perform OR sanitation – concurrent and terminal. (P)
Perform end of case routine clean-up and turnaround. (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 the ability to connect choices, actions and
consequences to ethical decision-making
6. Personal Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global
communities
B.
Assessments for the Exemplary Objectives – Not applicable for this course.
C.
Assessments for Course Objectives for all sections –
SCANS (Secretary of Labor‘s Commission of Achieving Necessary Skills):
SCANS Skills
Evaluation
Foundation Skills
Written Assignments
Examinations & quizzes
Required and suggested readings
Critical Thinking Case Studies
Oral presentation
Workplace Competencies
Computer assisted Instruction
Demonstrated Competency in clinical
Group effective participation with peers/preceptors
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Assessments for the Course Objectives – Same as stated above.
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
A. Methodologies common to all sections
Audio-visual aids
Computer assisted instruction
Educational games
Group discussion
Role Playing
Independent Study
Blackboard Instruction
Lecture
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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 Instrumentation, Phillips & Sedlak; (4) Workbook to Accompany Surgical
Instrumentation; (5) Angelina College Surgery Technology Program Student Handbook.
References - (1) Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology 6th Edition, Association of Surgical
Technologist. (2) Pharmacology Handbook for the Surgical Technologist by Jeff Feix;
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:
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
Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must self-identify
as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so. To
report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Dr. Patricia McKenzie,
Administration Building, Room 105 or 936-633-5201.
2. 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 nonattendance in class will always result in an instructor drop. You must officially drop or risk receiving
an F. This is official Angelina College Policy.
3. 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.
Students must complete 120 cases: 30 cases in General Surgery (20 of these first scrub role); 90
cases in various surgical specialties (60 of these in first scrub role) evenly distributed between a
minimum of 5 specialties with 15 the maximum number of cases that can be counted in any one
specialty (as stated in the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology 6th edition).
Also completion of 624 clinical hours.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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VI. COURSE CONTENT
A. Required Content
Comprehensive Content
Reading Assignment: Review/Refer to
SRGT 1405
Chapters 1 – 5 & 9
SRGT 1409
Chapters 6 – 8, 10 - 12
SRGT 1441
Chapters 13 - 15, 17, 20 – 21
SRGT 1442
Chapters 16, 18 – 19, 22 – 24
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria
The course grade is based upon:
Clinical Instructor/Preceptor Evaluations
Daily Clinical Assignments
Determination of Grade
Grading Scale:
P = Pass (73% or above)
90%
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100%
F = Fail (72% or less)
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 73-79
F = < 72
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.
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