SUR 241C - Surgical Technology Clinical 2

1. Employ a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique in the surgical suite.
2. Demonstrate the method of creating a sterile field by draping the back table, Mayo stand and other fields while maintaining good principles of asepsis.
3. Assess the surgeon’s needs for minor and major procedures.
4. Function alone as a surgical technologist on minor and common major procedures.
5. Identify the basic instruments for each surgical specialty.
6. Prioritize skills in the clinical environment.
7. Demonstrate appropriate handling of medications on the sterile field including calculation of drug dosage.
8. Apply principles of safety to every aspect of the clinical environment.
9. Formulate a clinical case study based on research and clinical experiences.
10. Demonstrate professional behavior in the clinical setting.

 Listed Topics

1. Complex surgical procedures
2. Surgical microscopes
3. Ophthalmology
4. Microsurgical instruments
5. Otolaryngology and oral surgery
6. Neurological surgery
7. Plastic and reconstructive surgery
8. Pediatric surgery
9. Oncology
10. Advanced patient care concepts

• Communication
• Information Literacy

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