SUR 102 - Applied Surgical Technology

Class: 1 Lab: 12 Credits: 5
This course covers the principles and application of aseptic technique, the perioperative role, and medical/legal aspects.

Course Topics:

Surgical Instrumentation
Aseptic Technique
Surgical Attire
Scrubbing, Gowning, and Gloving
Sterilization and Disinfection
Proper Case Setup
Preoperative Preparation

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

1 folder with pockets
Scrub Suits
Protective eye wear
Two blank mini DVD-RW - need a total of 2 hours
1 box of latex surgical gloves - will be fitted for size first day of class

Grading System:
Students must maintain a final overall average of “80”. An average of less than “80” will prevent students from continuing in the program. Additionally, the student must satisfactorily complete all required competencies in the lab.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify basic surgical instruments by site, analyzing the care, handling and classification of each.
Assess and apply principles of aseptic technique and surgical attire.
Demonstrate proper scrubbing, gowning, and gloving.
Set up a case for surgery, including assembling and opening of surgical supplies.
Evaluate the preoperative preparation of the surgical patient to include transportation, positioning, and prepping and draping the surgical site.
Analyze the physical environment of the surgery suite and other related departments, evaluating basic and workplace safety.
Evaluate supplies used in the operating room.
Identify and explain the use of various pieces of equipment in the operating room.
Analyze general patient care and safety in the surgical suite to inclue vital sins, urinary catheterization, hemostasis and blood replacement and emergency situations.
Assess and apply the principles of “All Hazards Preparations”.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021