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SURG 201 - Surgical Procedures


Credits: 4
Lecture Contact Hours: 4
Description: In this didactic course, students will explore concepts related to procedures of various surgical specialties. Application of anatomy and physiology, steps of each surgical procedure and knowledge of the required items for each step will allow the student to build an understanding of surgeon anticipation. A reinforcement of the surgical approach and technological advancement will prepare students for future adaption and change in the field of surgical technology. Students must pass the course successfully with a 3.0 or better to continue in the program.

Prerequisites: BIOL 237   with a minimum grade of 3.0. BIOL 238   with a minimum grade of 3.0. SURG 101   with a minimum grade of 3.0. SURG 102   with a minimum grade of 3.0.
Corequisites: SURG 202  , if not taken previously, with a minimum grade of 3.0. SURG 210  , if not taken previously, with a minimum grade of 3.0. SURG 220  , if not taken previously, with a minimum grade of 3.0.
Recommended: None

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter
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Course Competencies
Main Learning Domains: Cognitive, Affective

1. Evaluate the procedural needs for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

2. Evaluate the procedural needs for General Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

3. Evaluate the procedural needs for Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

4. Evaluate the procedural needs for Genitourinary Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

5. Evaluate the procedural needs for Otorhinolaryngology Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

6. Evaluate the procedural needs for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

7. Evaluate the procedural needs for Orthopedic Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

8. Evaluate the procedural needs for Neurological Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

9. Evaluate the procedural needs for Peripheral Vascular Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

10. Evaluate the procedural needs for Cardiothoracic Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

11. Evaluate the procedural needs for Ophthalmologic Surgery.

a. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

b. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

c. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

d. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

e. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

f. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

12. Evaluate the procedural needs for Minimally Invasive Surgery.

a. Laparoscopic Approach

i. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

ii. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

iii. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

iv. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

v. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

vi. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

b. Robotic Approach

i. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

ii. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

iii. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

iv. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

v. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

vi. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

c. Interventional Radiology

i. Examine the related anatomy and physiology of each procedure.

ii. Assess the steps of each surgical procedure.

iii. Determine the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for each procedure.

iv. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

v. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

vi. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

13. Examine new technological advances in the surgical field.

a. Validate the importance of the surgical technologists understanding of new surgical advances.

b. Research new surgical advancements and their impact on the role of a surgical technologist.

c. Assess the need for a surgical technologist to be adaptable for future professional growth.



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