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SGT 3010 - Advanced Surgical Procedures


Clock Hours: 144

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the more complex types of surgical procedures, along with the anatomy & physiology, Pathophysiology, supplies and equipment, and advanced techniques of incisions and closures. The student is introduced to setups, and instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and pharmacology agent needed for each specialty. There is also discussion of disease processes necessitating individual surgical intervention. Concurrent clinical experience reinforces the student’s learning.  Employability Skills and All Hazard Preparations are also covered in this course.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. Build upon knowledge previously gained.
  2. Analyze cell pathology in relationship to its response and adaptation to injury.
  3. Analyze surgical cancer treatments.
  4. Examine hemodynamic disorders, inflammation, and infection.
  5. Compare and contrast the various surgical pathologies of each body system.
  6. Compare and contrast various types of diagnostic procedures.
  7. Define specimen.
  8. Assess methods of obtaining specimens.
  9. Describe the handling of tissue specimens, including validation with surgeon and circulator, process for labeling, and transporting to the appropriate department in the appropriate manner (with/without preservative). 
  10. Identify types of specimen containers.
  11. Describe the procedure for specimen labeling and transfer to the appropriate department. 
  12. Evaluate the care given to specific types of specimens. Discuss areas for specimen storage. 
  13. Organize information with a procedural/individual patient focus. 
  14. Perform analysis based on data and knowledge.
  15. Implement activities based on patient/procedural/surgeon knowledge.
  16. Related the infectious process to surgical practice. 
  17. Correlate the relevant surgical anatomy and physiology to the surgical procedures.
  18. Correlate the relevant pathophysiology to the surgical procedure.
  19. Explain the diagnostic interventions that are utilized for obtaining a diagnosis.
  20. Discuss specific factors that are unique to the surgical procedure(s)
  21. List the supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed for the procedure.
  22. Explain the correct order of steps taken during the surgical procedure.
  23. Discuss the postoperative care of the patient according to the procedure. 
  24. List the wound classification and correlate to wound management.
  25. Identify advanced surgical procedures in these surgical specialty areas and be able to discuss their indications; the pathophysiology associated with them; the basic techniques, supplies, equipment and instrumentation used; and related patient care requirements.
  26. Assess current trends and employment opportunities for the surgical technologist.
  27. Develop a plan of action to secure employment in the health care field.
  28. Evaluate personal employability qualities and develop an employment strategy that includes positive characteristics.
  29. Develop a professional resume and cover letter.
  30. Compare and contrast various types of employment/application correspondence.
  31. Analyze various interview strategies.
  32. Contrast and compare the various roles in the surgical technology profession. 
  33. Demonstrate responsible and accountable behavior within the role and competencies of the surgical technologist.
  34. Describe disasters of public health emergencies that impact public health including the different types (e.g. natural, unintentional, and terrorist events) along with the general health, safety and security risks.
  35. Describe the all-hazards framework.
  36. Explain key components of personal, family, institutional, community, and regional disaster preparation and planning as related to the following:

• Available informational resources

• Special needs of individuals

• Precautions and actions for protection

• Detection

• Immediate response 

• Short term interventions

• Long term interventions

  1. Describe communication strategies and procedures used in a disaster including barriers to communicating and disseminating health information, reporting systems, and procedures for contacting family, coworkers, and local authorities.
  2. Describe the purpose & relevance of disaster support services including rationale for integration and coordination of all systems:

• National Response Framework (NRF)

• National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)

• Hospital Incident Command Systems (HICS)

39. Describe the potential impact of mass casualties on the clinical and public health resources including infection control precautions, personal protective equipment, and decontamination procedures.

40. Explain the role of triage as a basis for prioritizing or rationing health care services for victims.

41. Describe the possible medical and mental health consequences, intervention, and solutions for managing those affected including the psychological, emotional, cultural, religious, and forensic considerations for management of mass fatalities and the resources, supplies and services available.

• Immediate care

• Mass fatality management 

• Mass evacuation

• Mass sheltering

• Prolonged sheltering

42. Explain both the basic life-saving and life-support principles and procedures that can be used at a disaster scene.

43. Describe issues relevant to the management of individuals of all ages, populations, and communities affected by a disaster or public health emergency:

• Moral 

• Ethical  

• Legal

• Regulatory

44. Describe the support roles of the surgical technologist in a disaster.