SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
A minimum GPA of 80% is required for the progression to the next Surgical Technology course in the programs required sequence.
Course number/name Hours
TheoryLab Clinical
First Semester
Ort I Orientation to Hospital 16
MT I Medical Terminology 40
MT II Medical Terminology 40
A&PI Anatomy & Physiology 48
A&PII Anatomy & Physiology 56
Micro Microbiology 16
PharmPharmacology 24
ST I Surgical Technology 48
ST II Surgical Technology 40 54
ST III Surgical Technology 192 72
Second Semester
REV Classroom Review 46
CLN Clinical Practicum 818
TOTAL 1510
THEORY 566
LAB 126
CLINICAL 818
FLOWERSHOSPITAL
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
COURSE SYLLABI AND OUTLINES
FLOWERSHOSPITAL
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
COURSE SYLLABUS
ORIENTATION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Fall 2017
- Ort I
- Orientation to Surgical Technology
- This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge to function in the health care setting. It will offer the student resources regarding hospital organization.
- This is a course requirement for: Surgical Technology Program
- The purpose of the course is to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to define and evaluate tasks required of the surgical technologist in the healthcare environment.
- Requirement for: Certificate of Completion
- Course prerequisites: Admission to Flowers Hospital ST Program
- Projected enrollment: 16 students
- This course meets for 8 hours on September 5-6, 2017 at 0600 to 1430
- Frequency of course: Fall semester only
Objectives
After completion of this course the student will be able to
- Define roles in the operating room relating to all surgical team members
- Acknowledge the proper chain of command in the operating room
- Discuss hospital departments that intersect with surgery in both direct and indirect patient care
- Describe the characteristics of the professional surgical technologist
- Discuss professional organizations related to the profession and which of them function in the credentialing process
- Discuss and define the components of the physical environment regarding surgical services
- Identify safety issues in the hospital and operating room and list the means to address them.
- Identify general indicators of a disaster, discuss implementation of disaster planning, and hospital emergency preparations in response to a hazardous event
Outline
September 5Introductions
Class calendars, objectives and outlines
Resources
Hospital requirements
NET
Fit Test
September 6Professionalism
Professional Management
Team members and roles
Healthcare Facility Organization
Physical environment
Safety and Hazard Preparation
September 7EXAM
Teaching Methods
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Textbook
- Handouts
- Audio-Visual
Grading
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 90%
C = 70 – 80%
Each chapter exam and the average of all quizzes (one test grade) count equally.
Chapter exam grades less than 70% require retakes. Initial scores count in GPA.
Exams
Quizzes will be given as well as an exam on the material covered
Missed quizzes will result in a zero
Make-up exams will be scheduled on Friday mornings
Attendance
The student is expected to abide by the rules published in the catalog as well as the student handbook issued.
Participation
Active interaction is expected of all students during class.
Textbooks required
Price P. Ed 2018Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist:
A Positive Care Approach 5th Edition Clifton Park NY Delmar
Cengage Learning
Additional reference materials available in the school library
Instructor
Katrina Mansfield-Davis
Office phone: (334) 793-5000 Ext 7535
Office hours:Monday – Thursday 0600 to 1430
COURSE OUTLINE
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
- History of Surgery and Surgical Technology
- Historical development of surgery
- Historical development of surgical technology
- Surgery Today
- Catagories of surgery
- Emergent
- Urgent
- Elective
- Optional
- Field of Surgical Technology
- Define
- Functions in the team
- Sterile team members
- Non sterile team members
- Education
- Technical job options
- Certification options
- Scope of practice
- Surgical Technologist as a Professional
- Professional organizations and membership
- Related organizations
- Job descriptions and role definition
- Characteristics and behaviors
- Communication and Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Types of communication
- Goals of communication
- Principles of communication
- Teamwork
- Principles of good team work
- Group interactions
- Stages of team development
- Conflict
- Management
- Problem behaviors
- Resolution
- Physical Environment
- Surgical Services
- Locations and floor plans
- Traffic flow, controls and departmental communication
- Environmental safety
- Hospital Organization
- Levels of organization
- Communication between departments
- Reimbursement
- Related agencies
- Health Care Facilities and agencies
- Facility type
- Ambulatory
- Non profit
- Proprietary
- Tax supported
- Agency type
- Heath insurance
- DRGs
- Safety and Hazard
- Disaster recognition
- Natural
- Manmade
- Combination
- Disaster planning
- Personal
- Local (Hospital)
- National
- Response
- Mitigation
- Risk communication
- Infection control
- Control contamination
- Decontamination
- Support roles
- Issues
- Triage
- Legal
- Moral and ethical
- Regulatory
FLOWERSHOSPITAL
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
COURSE SYLLABUS
BASIC MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Fall 2017
1. MT I
2. Medical Terminology Basics
3.This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge to identify, construct, combine and define medical terms. The correct pronunciation and spelling of these terms will be stressed.
4.This is a course requirement for: Surgical Technology Program
5.The purpose of the course is to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to understand the language spoken in the medical field. This will enable them to function in the OR with a better understanding of the terminology being utilized.
6.Requirement for: Certificate of Completion
7.Course prerequisites: Completion of ORT I
9.Projected enrollment: 16 students
10.This course meets 8 hours a day (Monday – Thursday) from September 7-14, 2017.
11.Frequency of course: Fall semester only
Objectives
After completion of this course the student will be able to
- Given a list of common prefixes, roots and suffixes the student
will be able to correctly identify the meaning.
- Combine the common prefix, root and suffix to create medical
terms and compound words.
- Correctly pronounce medical terms.
- Identify and write the correct spelling of medical terms.
- Given a list of medical terms and a list of definitions, match the
termswith the definitions
Outline
September 7Introduction to Medical Terminology
September 11 EXAM
Human Body in Health and Disease, Word Part Review
September 12EXAM
Diagnostic Procedures
Pharmacology
September 13EXAM
Lymphatic and Immune System
September 14EXAM
Endocrine System
September 18EXAM
Teaching Methods
1.Lecture
2.Discussion
3.Textbook
4.Handouts
5.Audio-Visual
Grading
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 90%
C = 70 – 80%
Each chapter exam and the average of all quizzes (one test grade) count equally.
Chapter exam grades less than 70% require retakes. Initial scores count in GPA.
Exams
Quizzes will be given as well as an exam on the material covered
Missed quizzes will result in a zero
Make-up exams will be scheduled on Friday mornings
Attendance
The student is expected to abide by the rules published in the catalog as well as the student handbook issued.
Participation
Active interaction is expected of all students during class. Extra points may be earned.
Textbooks required
Ehrlich, A. and Schroeder, C. 2013Medical Terminology for
Healthcare Professionals7thEdition Clifton Park NY Delmar Cengage
Learning
Additional reference materials available in the school library
Instructor
August Huey
Office phone: (334) 793-5000 Ext 7537
Office hours:Monday – Thursday 0600 to 1430
Basic Medical Terminology Content Outline
- Introduction to Medical Terminology
- Primary and word parts
- Root
- Suffixes
- Prefixes
- Rules for combining words
- Determine meaning
- Medical dictionary use
- Pronunciation and spelling
- Singular and plural
- Abbreviations
- Approved and do not use
- Basic medical terms
- Look alike – sound alike
- Disease conditions
- Human body in health and disease, word part review
- Anatomic reference
- Structures of the body
- Genetics
- Tissues
- Glands
- Body systems
- Related organs
- Pathology
- Word part review
- Diagnostic procedures and pharmacology
- Basic procedures
- Exam positions
- Laboratory
- Endoscopy
- Centesis
- Imaging
- Nuclear
- Pharmacology
- Nomenclature
- Related terminology
- Methods of administration
- Lymphatic and immune system
- Oncology
- Pathology and treatment
- Diagnostic
- Lymph
- Vessels and ducts
- Lymph tissues
- Nodes
- Tonsils
- Spleen
- Bone marrow
- Lymphocytes
- Thymus
- Immune system
- Body defenses
- Endocrine system
- Pathology and treatment
- Diagnostic
- Structures and functions
- Adrenals
- Gonads
- Pancreatic islets
- Parathyroid
- Thyroid
- Pineal
- Pituitary
- Thymus
FLOWERSHOSPITAL
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
COURSE SYLLABUS
ADVANCED MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Fall 201
1. MT II
2. Advanced Medical Terminology
3. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge to identify and correlate medical terms related to Surgical Technology and apply these terms to the procedural aspects of the operating room.
4. This is a course requirement for: Surgical Technology Program
5. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to understand the language spoken in the medical field. This will enable them to function in the operating room with a better understanding of the terminology being utilized.
6. Requirement for: Certificate of Completion
7. Course prerequisites: Completion of MT I
8.Projected enrollment: 16 students
9. This course meets 8 hours a day (Monday – Thursday) from September 18-21, 2017.
10. Frequency of course: Fall semester only
Objectives
After completion of this course the student will be able to
- Given a list of common prefixes, roots and suffixes the student will be able to correctly identify the meaning.
2. Combine the common prefix, root and suffix to create medical terms and compound words.
3. Correctly pronounce medical terms.
4.Identify and write the correct spelling of medical terms.
5.Given a list of medical terms and a list of definitions, match the terms with the definitions.
Outline
September 18EXAM
Integumentary System
Digestive System
Reproductive System
September 19EXAM
Muscular System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
September 20EXAM
Nervous System
The Senses
September 21EXAM
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
September 25EXAM
TBA FINAL EXAM MT I & MT II
Teaching Methods
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Textbook
- Handouts
- Audio-Visual
Grading
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 90%
C = 70 – 80%
Each chapter exam and the average of all quizzes (one test grade) count equally.
Chapter exam grades less than 70% require retakes. Initial scores count in GPA.
Exams
Quizzes will be given as well as an exam on the material covered
Missed quizzes will result in a zero
Make-up exams will be scheduled on Friday mornings
Attendance
The student is expected to abide by the rules published in the catalog as well as the student handbook issued.
Participation
Active interaction is expected of all students during class. Extra points may be awarded.
Textbooks required
Ehrlich, A. and Schroeder, C. 2013Medical Terminology for
Healthcare Professionals 7th Edition Clifton Park NY Delmar
Cengage Learning
Additional reference materials available in the school library
Instructor
August Huey
Office phone: (334) 793-5000 Ext 7537
Office hours:Monday – Thursday 0600 to 1430
Advanced Medical Terminology Outline
- Integumentary system
- Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the integumentary system
- Vocabulary
- Functions
- Structures
- Related medical specialties
- Diagnostic
- Pathology
- Treatment
- Abbreviations
- Digestive system
- Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the digestive system
- Digestion
- Vocabulary
- Functions
- Structures
- Related medical specialties
- Diagnostic
- Pathology
- Treatment
- Abbreviations
- Reproductive system
- Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the reproductive system
- Vocabulary
- Functions
- Male
- Female
- Pregnancy
- Structures
- Male
- Female
- Related medical specialties
- Male
- Female
- Diagnostic
- Male
- Female
- Pathology
- Male
- Female
- Treatment
- Male
- Female
- Abbreviations
- Male
- female
- Muscular system
- Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the muscular system
- Vocabulary
- Functions
- Structures
- Related medical specialties
- Diagnostic
- Pathology
- Treatment
- Abbreviations
- Skeletal system
- Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the skeletal system
- Vocabulary
- Functions
- Structures
- Related medical specialties
- Diagnostic
- Pathology
- Treatment
- Abbreviations
- Urinary system
- Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the urinary system
- Vocabulary
- Functions
- Production and excretion of urine
- Structures
- Related medical specialties
- Diagnostic
- Pathology
- Treatment
- Abbreviations
- Nervous system
- Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the nervous system
- Vocabulary
- Functions
- Structures
- Related medical specialties
- Anesthesia
- Diagnostic
- Pathology
- Treatment
- Abbreviations
- Mental health
- The senses
- Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the special senses
- Vocabulary
- Eyes
- Ears
- Functions
- Eyes
- Ears
- Structures
- Eyes
- Ears
- Related medical specialties
- Eyes
- Ears
- Diagnostic
- Eyes and vision
- Ears and hearing
- Pathology
- Eyes
- Ears
- Treatment
- Eyes
- Ears
- Abbreviations
- Eyes
- Ears
- Respiratory system
- Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the respiratory system
- Vocabulary
- Functions
- Respiration
- Structures
- Related medical specialties
- Diagnostic
- Pathology
- Treatment
- Abbreviations
- Cardiovascular system
- Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the cardiovascular system
- Vocabulary
- Functions
- Structures
- Heart
- Vessels
- Blood
- Related medical specialties
- Diagnostic
- Pathology
- Treatment
- Abbreviations
FLOWERS HOSPITAL
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
COURSE SYLLABUS
BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Fall 2017
1.AP I
2. Basic Anatomy and Physiology for the Surgical Technologist
3. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge to identify and analyze the structure and function of the human body from the cellular level to complex systems.
4. This is a course requirement for: Surgical Technology Program
5. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to apply the basics of anatomy and physiology to the practice of surgical technology. The course provides the foundation of surgical anatomy required in the profession.
6. Requirement for: Certificate of Completion
7. Course prerequisites: Completion of MT I & MT II
8. Projected enrollment: 16 students
9. This course meets 8 hours a day (Monday – Thursday) from September 25 – October 3, 2017.
10. Frequency of course: Fall semester only
Objectives
After completion of this course the student will be able to
1.List and define the components that act together to form the body as a whole.
Identify and describe body planes and regions.
Define terminology used to describe body structure.
List basic facts regarding body function.
Define and describe the levels of organization in the body.
Describe the major closed cavities of the body and their contents.
2.Analyze the basic structure of cells and relate cellular components to integrated cell function.
Describe mechanisms involved in movement through cell membranes.
3.List the types of tissue and the functions of each.
Describe the structural characteristics and locations of each type of
tissue.
4.Define organ
List selected organs
Identify functions of organs
5.List the eleven systems that comprise the body.
Describe the organs contained in each system.
Identify functions of systems as a whole
6. Body mechanisms to maintain the body as a whole
Outline
September 25Definitions, Planes, Body Regions, Structural levels
September 26EXAM
Integumentary System
September 27EXAM
The Senses
September 28EXAM
Nervous System
October 2EXAM
Skeletal System
October 3EXAM
Muscular System
October 4EXAM
Teaching Methods
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Textbook
- Handouts
- Audio-Visual
Grading
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 90%
C = 70 – 80%
Each chapter exam and the average of all quizzes (one test grade) count equally.
Chapter exam grades less than 70% require retakes. Initial scores count in GPA.
Exams
Quizzes will be given as well as an exam on the material covered
Missed quizzes will result in a zero
Make-up exams will be scheduled on Friday mornings
Attendance
The student is expected to abide by the rules published in the catalog as well as the student handbook issued.
Participation
Active interaction is expected of all students during class. Laboratory participation with the interactive models is utilized.
Textbooks required
Thibodeau, G and Patton, K 2012Structure and Function of the Body
14thEdition St Louis, Missouri Elsevier/Mosby
Additional reference materials available in the school library
Instructor
Katrina Mansfield-Davis
Office phone: (334) 793-5000 Ext 7535
Office hours:Monday – Thursday 0600 to 1430
CELLS, TISSUES, & ORGANS COURSE OUTLINE
I.Terminology and Definitions
A.Anatomy
B.Physiology
C.Atoms
D.Cells
E.Tissues
F.Organs
G.Systems
H.Body Cavities
1.Ventral
a. Thoracic
b. Abdomen
c. Pelvis
2.Dorsal
a. Cranial
b. Spinal
II. Directional Terms
A.Superior
B.Inferior
C.Anterior
D.Posterior
E.Medial
F.Lateral
G.Proximal
H.Superficial
I.Deep
J.Supine
K.Prone
III.Abdominal Regions
A.Quadrants
1.Right Upper - RUQ
2.Left Upper - LUQ
3.Right Lower - RLQ
4.Left Lower – LLQ
B.Regions
1.Right Hypochondriac
2.Epigastric
3.Left Hypochondriac
4.Right Lumbar
5.Umbilical
6.Left Lumbar
7.Right Iliac Inguinal
8.Hypogastric
9.Left Iliac Inguinal
III.Planes
A.Sagittal
B.Mid-Sagittal
C.Frontal/Coronal
D.Transverse
E.Oblique
IV.Body Regions
A.Descriptive Terms
B.Divisions
1.Axial
2.Appendicular
C.Subdivisions
1.Torso
2.Upper Extremities
3. Lower Extremities
V.Structural Levels
A.Chemicals
B.Cells
1.Composition
a.Plasma membrane
b.Cytoplasm with organelles
c.Nucleus
2.Movement of substances through cell membranes
a.Passive transport
b.Active transport
3.Reproduction and cell division
a.Mitosis
b.Meiosis
c. Cellular respiration
d. Cell cloning
e. Stem cell
C.Tissues
1.Types
a.Epithelial
b.Connective
c.Muscle
d.Nerve
D.Organs
1.Tissue composed of
2.System activities
3.Abnormalities
E. Systems
1.Integumentary
2.Skeletal
3.Muscular
4.Nervous
5.Endocrine
6.Circulatory
7.Lymphatic
8.Respiratory
9.Digestive
10.Urinary
11.Reproductive
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM CONTENT OUTLINE
- Membranes
- Define
- Types
- Epithelial
- Connective tissue
- Skin
- Layers
- dermis
- epidermis
- subcutaneous
- function
- Appendages
- Hair
- Receptors
- Nails
- Glands
- Sweat or sudoriferous
- Sebaceous
- Diseases
- Burns
- Extent of burn
- Classifications
NERVOUS SYSTEM CONTENT OUTLINE
- Neurons
- Dendrites
- Cell bodies
- Axon
- Other
- Major divisions of nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Brain and spinal cord
- Cell types
- Tissue types
- Peripheral nervous system
- Cranial nerves
- Spinal nerves
- Terminology
- Major divisions and functions of the brain
- Cerebrum
- Diencephalon
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Mesencephalon
- Brain stem
- Midbrain
- Pons
- Medulla oblongata
- Cerebellum
- Coverings
- Dura mater
- Arachnoid mater
- Pia mater
- Ventricular system
- Ventricles
- Connections
- Functions
- Cranial nerves
- 12 pair
- Names
- Functions
- Spinal cord
- 31 pair
- Functions
- Peripheral nervous system
- Cranial nerves
- Afferent
- Efferent
- Spinal nerves
- Afferent
- Efferent
- Nerve plexuses
- Autonomic nervous system
- Functions
- involuntary
- sympathetic
- parasympathetic
- Impulse conduction
- Synapse
- Neurotransmitters
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
- Pathology
- Brain
- Peripheral nerves
THE SENSES CONTENT OUTLINE