COLLIN COLLEGE
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Information
Course Number: SRGT 1542
Course Title: Surgical Procedures II
Course Description: Introduction to surgical procedures and related pathologies with emphasis on
surgical procedures related to thoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic / reconstructive,
ophthalmology, cardiac, and neurological surgical specialities incorporating instruments,
equipment, and supplies. Lab required. Major Requirement: AAS – Surgical Technology.
Course Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hour:
5
5
1
Prerequisites: HPRS 2300, SRGT 1541, and SRGT 1561
Corequisite: SRGT 1171, SRGT 2130 and SRGT 2561, or consent of Program Director
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able
to do the following:
1) Relate anatomy and pathology for selected procedures
2) Demonstrate patient preparation
3) Utilize instruments, equipment, and supplies
4) Demonstrate case management skills
5) Identify outcomes and possible complications, for selected procedures
6) Discuss selected intermediate core and specialty surgical procedures as to the intermediate
surgical format:
a. Intermediate surgical interventions are those that must be taught to a greater degree of
depth than advanced level procedures, but to a lesser depth than basic procedures
b. Content:
i.Pathophysiology
ii.Diagnostic intervention
iii.Surgical intervention
a) Special considerations (e.g., patient factors, room set-up, etc.)
b) Position / positioning aids
c) Incision
d) Supplies
e) Equipment
Effective Summer 2012
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f) Instrumentation
g) Procedural steps
h) Counts
i) Specimen care
j) Complications
General Surgery Procedures (hernias, laparotomy, bowel procedures, gastric
procedures, biliary System, liver, pancreas, spleen and breast procedures)
Gynacological Procedures (Abdominal Surgical Procedures, Vaginal Surgical
Procedures
Genitourinary Surgery (Cystoscopy, Ureteroscopy, Open procedures of the
external genitalia, transabdominal surgical procedures)
Orthopedic Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Neurosurgery
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Others as time permits
Listed below are procedures the student should be able to perform after completing this
course:
 Prepare the operating room for orthopedic, neurosurgery, pediatric, peripheral vascular, ENT,
cardiothoracic and plastic surgical cases
 Identify and secure the supplies and equipment needed for orthopedic, neurosurgery,
pediatric, peripheral vascular, ENT, cardiothoracic and plastic surgical cases
 Assist with patient positioning for orthopedic, neurosurgery, pediatric, peripheral vascular,
ENT, cardiothoracic and plactic surgical cases
 Assist with patient prepping for orthopedic, neurosurgery, pediatric, peripheral vascular, ENT,
cardiothoracic and plastic surgical cases
 Set up basic operative procedures in the surgical specialities of orthopedic, neurosurgery,
otorhinolaryngologic, pediatric, peripheral vascular, cardiothoracic and plastic surgical cases
 Assist with the operative site draping in orthopedic, neurosurgery, otorhinolaryngologic,
pediatric, peripheral vascular, cardiothoracic and plastic surgical cases using correct
techniques
 Pass instrument, sutures, and supplies to surgeon and assistants in orthopedic, neurosurgery,
pediatric, peripheral vascular, cardiothoracic, ENT, and plastic surgical cases
NOTE: The student should continue to practice and perform other clinical skills learned
and utilized in the previous semester of study at an acceptable level of practice.
Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook
Effective Summer 2012
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal,
state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s
responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950)
to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for
additional information.
Effective Summer 2012