Course Description

In this course students will be in the clinical environment practicing to and performing essential skills required in the perioperative environment. While under the supervision of a surgical technologist or RN the student will observe, scrub, and assist on procedures as directed by the surgical team. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

5

Contact Hours

15

Lab Hours

15

Required Prerequisites

SRG 201 and SRG 204 may be taken concurrently

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Critical Thinking - Direct

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Describe the responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the clinical setting.
• Accurately document case records.

Application:

• Demonstrate entry level application of aseptic technique and sterile technique within the operating room environment.
• Identify surgical case strategies through team assessment.

Integration:

• Correlate course concepts with real world application.
• Connect the need for adherence to sterile technique to the dichotomy of real world accepted practices.
• Analyze surgical case management through case study application.
• Demonstrate through the surgical rotation documentation of the progression in First and Second Scrub roles in surgical procedures of increased complexity moving toward entry-level graduate abilities.

Human Dimension:

• Build confidence in professional skills through personal reflection and self-assessment.
• Exhibit effective communication and teamwork skills with the surgical team.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Utilize group sharing to promote a sense of empathy for the perspective of the patient, patient's family, and team members.

Learning How to Learn:

• Self-assess in order to improve overall perioperative case management.
• Utilize resources in and out of the operating room to further advance knowledge of surgical procedures and skills.
• Make real time decisions utilizing critical thinking ability and evidence based practice to problem solve.