SRGT 1441 Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings.  Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.

 

Course Title: Surgical Procedures I

 

Course Prefix & Number: SRGT 1441

Section Number: 400

Term Code: 172S

Semester Credit Hours: 4

Lecture Hours: 16

Lab Hours: 146

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the general, OB/GYN, genitourinary and orthopedic surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment and supplies required for safe patient care.

 

Course Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1420, SRGT 1201 or HITT 1205, SRGT 1505, 1509

Concurrent with:  SRGT1661 Clinical – Surgical/Operating Room Technician (Intermediate)

 

Course Type:

o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)

o - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

x - WECM Course

 

Name of Instructor:

Judith Rodgers, Janis Smith

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus

Telephone Number:

940-498-6260, 940-498-6418

E-mail Address:

jrodgers@nctc.edu, jsmith@nctc.edu

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Judith Rodgers

Office Location:

Corinth Campus

Telephone Number:

940-498-6260

E-mail Address:

jrodgers@nctc.edu

 

 

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

(Surgical Technology will use all of the same books throughout the year.)                             Rev 7/2017

NCTC Surg Tech Required Textbooks: SRGT 1261, 1505, 1509, 1441, 1442, 1661, 1662  

 

1

Surgical Technology Principles and Practice

Joanna Kotcher Fuller

7e

2017

Elsevier/Sanders Inc.

9780323394734

Paper

2

Surg Techn: Prin & Pract VST EBK

Fuller

7e

 

 

9780323430579

 

Electronic

3

Evolve Surg Tech Prin Pract

Fuller

7e

 

 

9780323430555

APP/Online

4

Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery

Jane C. Rothrock

15

2011

Mosby

80323089425

Paper

5

Alexander Care Pt Surg VST E-Bk

Rothrock

15

 

 

9780323225144

Electronic

6

Evolve Alexander Care Pt Surg

Rothrock

15

 

 

9780323225182

APP/Online

7

Surgical Instrumentation, An Interactive Approach

Renee Nemitz

2e

 

2013

Elsevier/Sanders Inc.,

9781455707195

Paper

8

Surgical Instrumentation VST E-Bk

Nemitz

2

 

 

9780323378093

Electronic

9

Evolve for Surgical Instrument

Nemitz

2e

 

 

9781455708406

APP/Online

10

Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist

Katherine C. Snyder & Chris Keegan

4E

2012

Elsevier/Sanders Inc

 

 

9780323340830

 

Paper

11

Pharm for Surg Tech VST E Bk

Snyder & Keegan

4e

 

 

9780323415019

Electronic

12

Evolve Pharm for Surg Tech

Snyder & Keegan

4

 

 

9780323415040

APP/Online

13

Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions

Mosby

10e

2012

Mosby

9780323222051

Paper

14

MOSBY DICT MED, NRG HP VST EBK

Mosby

10e

 

 

9780323414241

Electronic

15

Evolve Ms Dict Med, Nsg &HP

Mosby

10

 

 

 

9780323414180

APP/Online

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Points Values

1

       Score on Exam I         

15%

1

Score on Exam II          

15%

1

Score on Exam III         

15%

1

Comprehensive Final    

30%

1

Oral Presentation

5 %

8

MedComRN Quizzes

8 %

8

Pharmacology Assignments

8%

15

Bell Ringers

4%

36

Total

100%

 

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS

 

o           A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.

o           Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.

x          Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.

o           Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.

 

PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT

 

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the workforce.

 

DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT

 

For the Surgical Technology department, the overall program goal is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The curriculum uses the three areas of learning acquisition arranged in a hierarchy of simple to complex.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Relate anatomy and pathology for selected procedures
  2. Demonstrate patient preparation; utilize instruments, equipment, and supplies
  3. Demonstrate case management skills, sequentially
  4. Identify outcomes and possible complications

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Topic

 

Wk 1

Chapter 23 General Surgery: Section I: The Abdomen: Structure and Regions of the Abdomen

Wk 1

General Surgery: Section II:  Gastrointestinal Surgery: Surgical Anatomy, Diagnostic Procedures, Endoscopy, Surgical Procedures

Wk 2

General Surgery: Section III:  Surgery of the Biliary System, Liver, Pancreas, and Spleen:, Surgical Anatomy, Diagnostic Procedures, Case Planning, Surgical Procedures

Wk 2

General Surgery: Section IV: Breast Surgery: Surgical Anatomy, Breast Cancer,  Case Planning, Surgical Procedures

Wk 3

Chapter 34. Pediatric Surgery: Introduction to Pediatric Surgery, Physiological and Anatomical Considerations, Pathology, Case Planning,

Wk 3

Pediatric Surgery: Surgical Procedures, Choanal Atresia

Wk 4

 Exam I/Chapter 24 Gynecological and Obstetrical Surgery:  Introduction, Surgical  Anatomy of the Female Reproduction System, Ovarian (Menstrual ) Cycle, , Diagnostic Procedures, Psychosocial Considerations, Case Planning; Section I: Gynecological Surgery

Transcervical Procedures, Transvaginal Procedures, Procedures of the Vulva

Wk 4

Gynecological and Obstetrical Surgery: Section II: Operative Obstetrical Procedures, Introduction, Stages of Pregnancy, Complications of Pregnancy, Diagnostic Tests, Normal Vaginal Delivery, Immediate Postpartum Care,  Newborn Care, Obstetrical Procedures

Wk 5

Chapter 25 Genitourinary Surgery: Introduction, Surgical Anatomy, Reproductive Structures of the Male, Diagnostic Procedures, Cystoscopy Suite and Personnel, Instruments and Devices, Procedures for the Urethra and Bladder

Wk 5

Genitourinary Surgery: Procedures for the Ureters and Kidney, Procedures of the Prostate, Surgery of the Male External Genitalia,

Wk 6

Exam II; Chapter 30 Orthopedic Surgery: Introduction, Surgical Anatomy, Diagnostic Procedures, Case Planning, Fracture Pathology,

Wk 6

Orthopedic Surgery: Orthopedic Technology and Instruments, The Shoulder, the Forearm, The Wrist and Hand, The Hip, The Knee, The Foot,         

Wk 7

Orthopedic Surgery Continued:

Wk 7

Orthopedic Surgery Continued:

Wk 8

Exam III and Review for Final

Wk 8

 

Final Covering Chapters 23, 24, 25, 30, 34

 

Last day to Withdraw

 

For the Spring 2018 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5, 2017.

 

Student Rights & Responsibilities

 

NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct.  These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.  All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.

 

Scholastic Integrity

 

Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies.

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. 

 

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

 

Disability Services (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability.  A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

Early Alert and CARES

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

 The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

Support Services

Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.  http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.   First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.  http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services

The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education.  The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA.  For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

 

Disability Services (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability.  A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

Early Alert and CARES

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

 The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

Support Services

Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.  http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

 

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.   First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

 

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.  http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

 

Disability Services (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability.  A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services

The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education.  The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA.  For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office

 

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