SURG 290 - Surgical Technology Capstone
Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Description: The Surgical Technology Capstone will offer students an opportunity to become prepared for a future position as a surgical technologist. Using a variety of techniques, students will browse job postings and evaluate different healthcare facilities for available positions. Each student will create a resume and portfolio, as well as practice potential interview questions. During this course, students will also review all program concepts with many different resource tools to practice questions and material that may be on the national certification exam. Students will sit for both the national practice exam and the national Certification for Surgical Technologists (CST) exam offered through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) during this course. All program requirements must be met for student to be eligible to take the national exam. Students must pass the course successfully with a 3.0 or better to receive an associate degree.
Prerequisites: SURG 250 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
Corequisites: SURG 260 , if not previously taken, with a minimum grade of 3.0.
Recommended: None
Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall
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Course Competencies
Main Learning Domains: Cognitive, Affective
1. Analyze the application of healthcare sciences as they pertain to the role of the surgical technologist.
a. Anatomy and physiology
b. Microbiology
c. Medical terminology
d. Pharmacology and anesthesia
e. Pathophysiology
2. Evaluate technological advancement in surgery.
a. Examine technological sciences with electrical concepts.
b. Determine the uses of information technology in the healthcare facility.
c. Determine the uses of information technology in the surgical arena.
d. Evaluate the use of robotic and other minimally invasive concepts.
i. Surgical incision benefits
ii. Surgical exposure benefits
3. Assess surgical patient care concepts.
a. Examine the needs of special populations.
b. Determine the biopsychosocial needs of each patient.
i. Explore the stages of grief and loss.
ii. Explore resources to utilize for death and dying.
4. Evaluate the preoperative skills necessary to perform as a surgical technologist.
a. Examine the roles of a non-sterile team member.
b. Explore the practice of sterile technique and the principles of asepsis.
c. Evaluate the roles of the sterile team member.
i. Evaluate each surgical case and specialty for necessary supplies and equipment.
ii. Examine the room needs and set up for each procedure.
5. Evaluate the intraoperative skills necessary to perform as a surgical technologist.
a. Examine the importance of specimen handling and care.
b. Determine which hemostasis methods will be required for each procedure.
c. Evaluate the type of incision and exposure that will be used for each procedure.
d. Evaluate the needs for wound closure and healing.
e. Assess the uses of suture, drains and catheters.
f. Examine the different types of surgical dressing.
g. Evaluate different application of tissue replacement materials.
h. Examine steps to prepare for emergency situations.
6. Evaluate the postoperative skills necessary to perform as a surgical technologist.
a. Examine the role of the post-anesthesia care unit.
b. Determine the methods of organization and break down of the surgical field.
c. Evaluate the preparation methods needed for disinfection and decontamination of supplies and equipment.
d. Evaluate the different disposal methods required for supplies and equipment.
e. Assess the steps required for environmental cleaning of the operating room.
7. Assess the organization of a healthcare system.
a. Examine the physical environment of the surgical suite.
b. Determine the safety measurements required in each of the areas of the healthcare facility.
c. Evaluate the employment process.
d. Evaluate the chain of command and organization chart.
8. Examine the professional requirements of the surgical technologist.
a. Examine the credential requirements for employment.
b. Determine the employability skills necessary for successful employment.
c. Evaluate the professional characteristics of a surgical technologist.
d. Evaluate the ethical and moral needs of the surgical technologist.
e. Examine the legal challenges and the role of risk management.
f. Explore the relationship of healthcare affiliated organizations that have an impact on surgical technology.
g. Prepare an updated resume.
h. Practice interview skills and recommendations.
i. Research different job postings for which to apply.
9. Assess the future advancement opportunities for the surgical technologist.
a. Examine the different roles a surgical technologist could apply for with minimal additional training.
b. Evaluate what careers could be available with additional training, certifications or degrees.
c. Evaluate the importance of professional organization memberships.
d. Evaluate the possible skills acquired by participating with state or national committees.
e. Develop a future goal plan.
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