WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Surgical Technology 100B
Course Description and Outline |
SRGT 100B: Foundations of Surgical Technology
| Credits |
2.5 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Surgical Technology
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| Academic Division |
Nursing and Allied Health |
| Prerequisites |
admission into the surgical technology program |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Introduces the student to historical development of surgery, the current role of the level I Surgical Technologist, and the roles of all members of the surgical health care team, including the associated ethical, moral, legal and communication responsibilities associated with the roles. Provides information regarding how safety is maintained in the OR environment through processes, procedures, and structural components of the OR suite and hospital. Included in the discussion of safety are the methodologies followed to administer medications and anesthesia and maintain a sterile environment. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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At the conclusion of SRGT 100B, the student will be able to:
- Identify the members of the surgical team and their roles, with particular emphasis on the fundamental roles of the surgical technologist throughout the perioperative period;
- demonstrate a basic understanding of surgical terminology;
- list the physical, psychological, spiritual and cultural needs of the surgical patient across the lifespan;
- discuss how laws, morals and ethics impact the practice of the surgical technologist;
- describe the physical components of the surgical suite and interventions utilized to safeguard patients and staff who occupy the space;
- discuss, at a beginning level, the administration of medications and anesthesia.
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
The purpose of the Certificate of Achievement is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills.
The graduate will demonstrate the ability to:
• Integrate and value knowledge derived from the bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, and surgical technology while providing care to patients in a variety of health care settings under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Practice within the legal and ethical standards for the Level I Surgical Technologist. |
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