Maricopa Community Colleges  SGT228   19976-20052 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/14/04
SGT228 19976-20052 LAB 1 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Operating Room Practicum IV
Reinforcement and development of a higher level of skills of the surgical technologist required for advanced surgical procedure. Preoperative, intraoperative, and post operative care of the surgical patient having general, thoracic, vascular, cardiovascular, ophthalmic, neurologic, orthopedic, or plastic reconstructive surgery. Prerequisites: SGT120, SGT220, SGT225, SGT226 and SGT227.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SGT228   19976-20052 Operating Room Practicum IV
1. Prepare, setup and utilize instruments, equipment and supplies for advanced surgical procedures 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 advanced 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)
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SGT228   19976-20052 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. Advanced 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
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