MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

SGT227  2007 Fall – 2008 Fall

Operating Room Practicum IV

1.

Prepare, setup and utilize instruments, equipment and supplies during the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative periods. (I)

2.

Utilize principles of asepsis and safety in the care of patients and equipment. (I)

3.

Maintain consistent timing for passing instruments and equipment determined by surgeon's need. (II)

4.

Identify anatomical parts and recognize abnormal or diseased conditions. (II)

5.

Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and team members. (III)

6.

Demonstrate ethical and professional relations in performing routine and special surgical procedures. (IV)

7.

Describe specific responsibilities of each member of the surgical team and including personal and legal limitations. (IV)

8.

Observe the patient for abnormal conditions when using anesthesia and pharmacologic agents. (V)

9.

Identify emergency situations and demonstrate efficiency in following established rule and regulations. (VI)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

SGT227  2007 Fall – 2008 Fall

Operating Room Practicum IV

I. Instruments, Equipment, Supplies

A. Pre-operative

1. Preparation

2. Set-up

B. Intra-operative

1. Organization

2. Timing

C. Post-operative

1. Dressing/drains

2. Transfer

3. Clean-up

D. Safety principles

E. Aseptic techniques

II. Surgical Procedures

A. Passing instruments

1. Anticipation

2. Timing

3. Dexterity

4. Calmness

B. Anatomy

C. Disease

III. Communication

A. Surgical team

B. Patient

C. Instructors

IV. Surgical Technologist Role

A. Legal

B. Ethical

C. Professional

V. Pharmacologic Agents

A. Handling

B. Labeling

C. Observations

VI. Emergencies

A. Observations

B. Procedures