Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-22-2011
SGT104AB  2011 Fall – 2012 Spring	LEC  0.5 Credit(s)  0.5 Period(s)  0.5 Load  Occ LAB  0.5 Credit(s)  1.5 Period(s)  1.2 Load
Specialty Surgical Instruments
Identification, care, and use of specialty surgical instruments to include endoscopes, stapling guns, and other specialty equipment. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
SGT104AB  2011 Fall – 2012 Spring	Specialty Surgical Instruments

 

1.         Identify specific components of an endoscope. (I)

2.         Demonstrate proper handling and care of endoscopes. (I)

3.         Identify specific types and uses of drills. (II)

4.         Demonstrate proper handling and care of drills. (II)

5.         Identify specific types of stapling instruments. (III)

6.         Perform the correct procedure for assembling and care of stapling instruments. (III)

7.         Describe different types of specialty instruments used in surgery. (IV)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
SGT104AB  2011 Fall – 2012 Spring	Specialty Surgical Instruments

 

I.          Endoscopes

            A.        Viewing sheath

                        1.         rigid

                        2.         flexible

            B.        Light source

            C.        Power source

            D.        Accessories

            E.         Handling and care

II.        Drills

            A.        Types of drills and applications

                        1.         orthopedic

                        2.         neurologic

                        3.         eye, ear, nose, throat (EENT)

                        4.         other

            B.        Proper care and handling

            C.        Proper sterilization techniques

III.       Stapling Devices

            A.        Stapling devices and applications

            B.        Assembly of stapling devices

            C.        Reload devices

            D.        Break down devices

            E.         Proper care and handling

IV.       Specialty Instruments

            A.        Orthopedic

            B.        Neurologic

            C.        Thoracic

            D.        Cardiovascular

            E.         Pediatric

            F.         Plastic

            G.        Ophthalmic

            H.        Endoscopic

            I.          Robotic

            J.          Microscopic

            K.        Laser