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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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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.
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Course Title: Fundamentals of Peri-Operative Concepts and Technique
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Course Prefix & Number: SRGT 1509
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Section Number: 400
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Term Code: 181S
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Semester Credit Hours: 5
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Lecture Hours: 64
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Lab Hours: 64
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): In-depth coverage of peri-operative concepts such as aseptic principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. Concurrent with: SRGT1505 Introduction to Surgical Technology and SRGT1261 Clinical – Surgical/Operating Room Technician (Introductory)
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
o - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Bonnie Toranjo, CST, BS
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth LL112
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Telephone Numbers:
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940-498-6418
Department Assistant: 940-498-6436
FAX: 940-497-0070
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E-mail Address:
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btoranjo@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Judith Rodgers
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6260
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E-mail Address:
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jrodgers@nctc.edu
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Title
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Author
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Edit
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Year
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Publisher
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ISBN
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Form
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1
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Surgical Technology Principles and Practice
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Joanna Kotcher Fuller
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7e
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2017
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Elsevier/Sanders Inc.
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9780323430555
9780323394734
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Paper
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2
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Surg Techn: Prin & Pract VST EBK
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Fuller
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7e
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9780323430579
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Electronic
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3
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Evolve Surg Tech Prin Pract
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Fuller
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7e
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9780323546089
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APP/Online
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4
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Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery
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Jane C. Rothrock
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16
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2018
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Mosby
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9780323479141
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Paper
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5
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Alexander Care Pt Surg VST E-Bk
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Rothrock
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16
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9780323533010
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Electronic
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6
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Evolve Alexander Care Pt Surg
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Rothrock
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16
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9780323547031
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APP/Online
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7
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Surgical Instrumentation, An Interactive Approach
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Renee Nemitz
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2e
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2013
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Elsevier/Sanders Inc.,
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9780323 523707
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Paper
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8
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Surgical Instrumentation VST E-Bk
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Nemitz
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2
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9780323 523660
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Electronic
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9
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Evolve for Surgical Instrument
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Nemitz
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2e
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9780323523646
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APP/Online
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10
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Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist
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Katherine C. Snyder & Chris Keegan
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4E
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2012
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Elsevier/Sanders Inc
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9780323340830
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Paper
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11
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Pharm for Surg Tech VST E Bk
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Snyder & Keegan
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4e
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9780323415019
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Electronic
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12
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Evolve Pharm for Surg Tech
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Snyder & Keegan
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4
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9780323415040
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APP/Online
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13
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Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions
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Mosby
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10e
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2012
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Mosby
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9780323222051
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Paper
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14
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MOSBY DICT MED, NRG HP VST EBK
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Mosby
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10e
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9780323414241
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Electronic
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15
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Evolve Ms Dict Med, Nsg &HP
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Mosby
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10
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9780323414180
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APP/Online
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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1
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Score on Exam I
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12%
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1
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Score on Exam II
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12%
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1
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Score on Exam III
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12%
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1
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Score on Exam IV
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12%
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1
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Score on Exam V
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12%
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1
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Comprehensive Final
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20%
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1
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Instrument Test
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10 %
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5
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MedComRN Quizzes
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5 %
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15
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Bell Ringers
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5%
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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. Identify the physical, interpersonal, and ethical aspects of the perioperative environment
2. Discuss basic concepts of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia
3. Identify basic concepts of technological sciences
4. Demonstrate patient care concepts
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
Week
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Date
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1
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8/ 29
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Review Course Syllabus; Chapter 4 The Health Care Facility: Section I: The Perioperative Environment: Principles of Operating Room Design, Traffic Patterns, The Surgical Suite, Environmental Controls and Systems, Work areas; Section II: Health Care Facility Departments and Functions: Team Approach to Patient Care; Section III: Health Care Administration: Health Care Providers, Health Care Financing, Management Structure, Staff Roles;
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2
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9/5
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Chapter 9 The Principles and Practice of Aseptic Technique: Sources of Guidelines and Standards, Important Concepts, Basic Principles of Aseptic Technique, Health and Hygiene, Surgical Attire, Hand Hygiene, Surgical Hand Antisepsis, Drying, Gowning and Gloving, Opening a Case, Contamination During Surgery, Reality Versus Standards and Guidelines, Evidence Based Practice in Aseptic Technique
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3
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9/12
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Chapter 9 Continued; Chapter 11 Surgical Instruments: Instrument Manufacturing, Instrument Grades, Common Types of Instruments by Function, Use of Instruments by Tissue Type, Passing Surgical Instruments During Surgery, Troubleshooting Surgical Instruments
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4
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9/19
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Exam I /Chapter 8 Microbes and the Process of Infection: Classification of Organisms, The Cell and its Components, Tools for Identifying Microbes, Microbes in the Environment, Phases of Infection, Disease Prevention, Microorganisms and the Diseases They Cause, Immunity
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5
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9/ 26
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Chapter 8 Continued
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6
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10/3
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Chapter 10 Decontamination, Sterilization and Disinfection: Standards and Regulations, Principles of Decontamination, Sterilization and Disinfection, Instrument Cleaning and Decontamination, Cleaning the Instruments, Sorting and Inspection, Assembling Instrument Sets, Packaging Systems Used in Sterilization, Sterilization, Monitoring the Sterilization Process, Steam Sterilization, Ethylene Oxide Sterilization, Disinfection, Environmental Disinfectants, Environmental Cleaning,
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7
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10/ 10
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Chapter 10 Continued
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8
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10/17
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Exam II/Chapter 16: Physics and Information Technology: Section I: Physics: Matter, Electricity, Light, Heat, Sound Section II: Information Technology: Computers in the Perioperative Environment, Computer Learning Tools, How Computers Work, Computer Terms and Language, Hardware (Physical Components), Computer Software, Basic Computer Use, Elementary Operations, Word Processing, Computer Networks, Email
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9
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10/24
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Chapter 17 Energy Sources in Surgery: Electrical Energy, Electrical Hazards in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Kinetic Energy, Cold Thermal Energy, Laser Energy
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10
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10/31
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Exam III/ Chapter 20 Case Planning and Intraoperative Routines: Surgical Techniques, Surgical Case Plan, Preoperative Case Plan, Opening a Case, Sterile Setup, The Count, Lost and Retained Items, Start of a Case, Management of Surgical Specimens, Wound Closure, End of Surgery, Historical Highlights
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11
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11/7
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Chapter 21 Management of the Surgical Wound: The Role of the Surgical Technologist in Wound Management, Halstead’s Principles of Surgery, Preventing Tissue Injury, Wound Irrigation, Retraction, Methods of Hemostasis in Surgery, Pneumatic Tourniquet, Auto Transfusion, Hemostatic Agents, Surgical Sponges, Sutures, Surgical Needles, Suture Storage, Packaging, and Dispensing, Suturing Techniques, Suture Handling Techniques, Vessel Clips and Staples, Tissue Implants, Synthetic Implants, Wound Drainage, Dressings, Simple and Composite Dressings, Wound Healing and Complications, Wound Complications
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12
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11/14
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Chapter 21 Continued
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13
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Mon
11/19
Change
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Exam IV/ Chapter 22 Minimally Invasive Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery: Section I: Minimally Invasive Surgery: Technology and Techniques, Preoperative Preparation Section II: Flexible Endoscopes and Instruments Principles, Reprocessing and Instruments
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14
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11/28
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Chapter 22 Continued, Section III: Robotic Surgery: Robotic Movement, Classification of Robots, da Vinci Surgical System, Advantage and Disadvantages of Robotic Surgery, Training for Robotics, Components of the Robotic System, da Vinci Instruments, Setup and Sequence for Robotic Surgery, Special Roles of the Surgical Team
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Last day to Withdraw
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For the Fall 2018 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 9, 2018 .
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
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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.
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Scholastic Integrity
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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.
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Scholastic Integrity
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Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB (LOCAL)]” #20 on page 175.
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EEOC Statement
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North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.
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Web Page
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Visit the North Central Texas College web page for information on registration, financial aid, counseling/advising, and cost of tuition and fees. You will also find information on the catalog and semester schedules as well as courses of study. You can keep up with what is happening on campus by checking the calendar of events and the sports news. The web has information on the library as well as links to other areas of interest. Check out our web page at http://www.nctc.edu.
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Attendance Policy
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Students are expected to attend all lecture and laboratory classes. Please see Student Handbook for information related to attendance. The student is responsible for adhering to the policies as stated in the current Surgical Technology Student Handbook regarding absences and all other written policies
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Disability Services (OSD)
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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
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Early Alert and CARES
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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.
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Support Services
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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
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Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services
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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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