SGT 2020 - Clinical Practicum I
Clock Hours: 162
Delivery Mode
on-ground
Course Description:
This practicum is centered around introduction to Basic Surgical Procedures with actual participation in the operating room. Students are supervised by an assigned facility preceptor with adequate experience to facilitate students learning. Every attempt is made to progress the student from minor general surgery to the more complex procedures in the clinical settings.
Content: Minimally Invasive Endoscopic/Robotic-Assisted Procedures
General Surgery
Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery
Genitourinary Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
(Student will participate in Specific Procedures listed in the Basic
Surgical Procedures Syllabus whenever possible, knowing that a
facility schedules do not always meet specific student needs)
The College is committed to demonstrating corporate responsibility to various communities of interest by meeting the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) standards of quality for education in the surgical technology program. The valued reference for meeting the standards of quality education is the “Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Edition” developed by the Association of Surgical Technologists, 7108-C S Alton Way, Centennial, Colorado 80112.
A Student Case Log must be obtained to establish that the student has met certain minimum standards as set by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Edition during their clinical practice. Established case requirements are stipulated in the class syllabus.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
1.Perform with proficiency a minimum of 80% of the following duties on any given basic surgical procedure:
- Verify and/or check supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
- Scrub, gown, and glove oneself
- Set up the sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications and/or solutions needed for the procedure
- Perform appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed (or according to facility policy)
- Gown and glove additional surgical team members
- Assist with draping the sterile field
- Pass instruments and supplies to the sterile surgical team members during the procedure
- Maintain the highest standard of sterile/aseptic technique during the procedure as measured by recognized breaks in technique and demonstrate knowledge of how to correct with appropriate technique
- Prepare sterile dressings
- Perform terminal activities of cleaning and preparation of instruments, supplies, and the OR
2.Assess the anatomy, physiology, and pertinent pathophysiology of the involved system for the patient undergoing the particular procedure.
3.Analyze the diagnostic and surgical interventions related to a patient undergoing the particular procedure.
4.Plan the intraoperative course for a patient undergoing this procedure.
5.Assemble supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed for the procedure.
6.Choose the appropriate patient position.
7.Identify the incision used for the procedure.
8.Analyze the procedural steps for this particular procedure.
9.Describe the care of any specimens that might be obtained.
10.Discuss the postoperative considerations for the patient undergoing this particular procedure, including possible complications.
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