SRGT 114B - Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology I

1. Contrast and compare the various roles in the surgical technology professions
2. Demonstrate responsible and accountable behavior within the role and competencies of the surgical technologist
3. Define terms related to asepsis
4. Discuss sources of contamination
5. Apply sterile technique
6. Recognize appropriate surgical attire
7. Employ principles involved in proper donning/wearing of surgical attire
8. Identify the preliminary preparation for the surgical scrub
9. Demonstrate the steps of the surgical scrub
10. Employ proper techniques during the surgical scrub
11. Employ proper techniques when self-gowning and gloving
12. Employ proper techniques when assisting other team members in gowning and gloving
13. Identify the classifications, names, parts, materials, finishes and uses of basic surgical instrumentation
14. Understand and demonstrate the relationship between instrument type and usage
15. Apply knowledge of basic surgical instrumentation to specific surgical functions
16. Demonstrate the initial steps for preparing the operating room for surgery
17. Position furniture and equipment to prepare for the surgical procedures
18. Describe the function of the physical components of the operating suite
19. Plan care, handling and assembly of basic operating room equipment and supplies
20. Identify and demonstrate the proper usage of specific supplies, equipment and instrumentation in the operative environment
21. Identify methods utilized to access the needs for operative care
22. Describe the information found on the preference card
23. Understand the OR suite schedule and process of case assignment
24. Select the instruments, supplies and equipment needed for basic surgical procedures
25. Demonstrate initial techniques for preparing instruments and supplies on the sterile filed
26. Demonstrate creation of the several sterile fields necessary for the surgical procedures
27. Apply the principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique
28. Demonstrate the procedures for counting instruments, sponges, needles and other supplies utilized during the operative procedure
29. Discuss the purposes and legal responsibilities of counts
30. Discuss and demonstrate the proper techniques, timing and methods of counts
31. Analyze the use, components and aids utilized to achieve surgical positions
32. Detail, define and demonstrate use of sections, parts and functions of the basic OR table
33. Perform basic positioning
34. Describe various types of draping material used in surgical procedures
35. Define, discuss and demonstrate proper techniques of draping for specific basic surgical positions and procedures
36. Initiate the beginning steps for the intraoperative phase of a surgical procedure
37. Monitor the sterile field; assess the needs of the surgical team