SURG 203 - Advanced Surgical Procedures

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Description: In this didactic course, students will explore concepts related to the advanced procedures of peripheral vascular, cardiothoracic, neurologic, and ophthalmic 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 will take this course concurrent with their first clinical rotation. Students must pass the course successfully with a 3.0 or better to continue in the program.

Prerequisites: SURG 201 with a minimum grade of 3.0. SURG 202 with a minimum grade of 3.0. SURG 210 with a minimum grade of 3.0. SURG 220 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
Corequisites: SURG 250. COMA 103, if not previously taken.
Recommended: None

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Spring Only
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Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits

Course Competencies
Main Learning Domains: Cognitive, Affective

1. Evaluate the procedural needs for Neurological Surgery.

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

b. Examine the relevant pathology.

c. Analyze the diagnostic and surgical interventions.

2. Assess the steps of each Neurological surgical procedure.

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

b. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

c. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

d. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

3. Evaluate the procedural needs for Peripheral Vascular Surgery.

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

b. Examine the relevant pathology.

c. Analyze the diagnostic and surgical interventions.

4. Assess the steps of each Peripheral Vascular surgical procedure.

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

b. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

c. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

d. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

5. Evaluate the procedural needs for Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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

b. Examine the relevant pathology.

c. Analyze the diagnostic and surgical interventions.

6. Assess the steps of each Cardiothoracic surgical procedure.

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

b. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

c. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

d. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

7. Evaluate the procedural needs for Ophthalmologic Surgery.

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

b. Examine the relevant pathology.

c. Analyze the diagnostic and surgical interventions.

8. Assess the steps of each Ophthalmologic surgical procedure.

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

b. Assess the wound classification of each procedure.

c. Evaluate surgical dressing and drain application options.

d. Evaluate the probable patient outcome for each procedure.

9. Examine new technological advances in the surgical field.

a. Validate the importance of the surgical technologist’s 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.