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

  1. Ort I
  1. Orientation to Surgical Technology
  1. 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.
  1. This is a course requirement for: Surgical Technology Program
  1. 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.
  1. Requirement for: Certificate of Completion
  1. Course prerequisites: Admission to Flowers Hospital ST Program
  1. Projected enrollment: 16 students
  1. This course meets for 8 hours on September 5-6, 2017 at 0600 to 1430
  1. Frequency of course: Fall semester only

Objectives

After completion of this course the student will be able to

  1. Define roles in the operating room relating to all surgical team members
  2. Acknowledge the proper chain of command in the operating room
  3. Discuss hospital departments that intersect with surgery in both direct and indirect patient care
  4. Describe the characteristics of the professional surgical technologist
  5. Discuss professional organizations related to the profession and which of them function in the credentialing process
  6. Discuss and define the components of the physical environment regarding surgical services
  7. Identify safety issues in the hospital and operating room and list the means to address them.
  8. 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

  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.

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

  1. History of Surgery and Surgical Technology
  2. Historical development of surgery
  3. Historical development of surgical technology
  1. Surgery Today
  2. Catagories of surgery
  3. Emergent
  4. Urgent
  5. Elective
  6. Optional
  1. Field of Surgical Technology
  2. Define
  3. Functions in the team
  4. Sterile team members
  5. Non sterile team members
  6. Education
  7. Technical job options
  8. Certification options
  9. Scope of practice
  1. Surgical Technologist as a Professional
  2. Professional organizations and membership
  3. Related organizations
  4. Job descriptions and role definition
  5. Characteristics and behaviors
  1. Communication and Teamwork
  2. Communication skills
  3. Types of communication
  4. Goals of communication
  5. Principles of communication
  6. Teamwork
  7. Principles of good team work
  8. Group interactions
  9. Stages of team development
  1. Conflict
  2. Management
  3. Problem behaviors
  4. Resolution
  1. Physical Environment
  2. Surgical Services
  3. Locations and floor plans
  4. Traffic flow, controls and departmental communication
  5. Environmental safety
  1. Hospital Organization
  2. Levels of organization
  3. Communication between departments
  4. Reimbursement
  5. Related agencies
  1. Health Care Facilities and agencies
  2. Facility type
  3. Ambulatory
  4. Non profit
  5. Proprietary
  6. Tax supported
  7. Agency type
  8. Heath insurance
  9. DRGs
  1. Safety and Hazard
  2. Disaster recognition
  3. Natural
  4. Manmade
  5. Combination
  6. Disaster planning
  7. Personal
  8. Local (Hospital)
  9. National
  10. Response
  11. Mitigation
  12. Risk communication
  1. Infection control
  2. Control contamination
  3. Decontamination
  4. Support roles
  5. Issues
  6. Triage
  7. Legal
  8. Moral and ethical
  9. 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

  1. Given a list of common prefixes, roots and suffixes the student

will be able to correctly identify the meaning.

  1. Combine the common prefix, root and suffix to create medical

terms and compound words.

  1. Correctly pronounce medical terms.
  2. Identify and write the correct spelling of medical terms.
  3. 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

  1. Introduction to Medical Terminology
  2. Primary and word parts
  3. Root
  4. Suffixes
  5. Prefixes
  6. Rules for combining words
  7. Determine meaning
  8. Medical dictionary use
  9. Pronunciation and spelling
  10. Singular and plural
  11. Abbreviations
  12. Approved and do not use
  13. Basic medical terms
  14. Look alike – sound alike
  15. Disease conditions
  16. Human body in health and disease, word part review
  17. Anatomic reference
  18. Structures of the body
  19. Genetics
  20. Tissues
  21. Glands
  22. Body systems
  23. Related organs
  24. Pathology
  25. Word part review
  26. Diagnostic procedures and pharmacology
  27. Basic procedures
  28. Exam positions
  29. Laboratory
  30. Endoscopy
  31. Centesis
  32. Imaging
  33. Nuclear
  34. Pharmacology
  35. Nomenclature
  36. Related terminology
  37. Methods of administration
  1. Lymphatic and immune system
  2. Oncology
  3. Pathology and treatment
  4. Diagnostic
  5. Lymph
  6. Vessels and ducts
  7. Lymph tissues
  8. Nodes
  9. Tonsils
  10. Spleen
  11. Bone marrow
  12. Lymphocytes
  13. Thymus
  14. Immune system
  15. Body defenses
  16. Endocrine system
  17. Pathology and treatment
  18. Diagnostic
  19. Structures and functions
  20. Adrenals
  21. Gonads
  22. Pancreatic islets
  23. Parathyroid
  24. Thyroid
  25. Pineal
  26. Pituitary
  27. 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

  1. 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

  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 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

  1. Integumentary system
  2. Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the integumentary system
  3. Vocabulary
  4. Functions
  5. Structures
  6. Related medical specialties
  7. Diagnostic
  8. Pathology
  9. Treatment
  10. Abbreviations
  11. Digestive system
  12. Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the digestive system
  13. Digestion
  14. Vocabulary
  15. Functions
  16. Structures
  17. Related medical specialties
  18. Diagnostic
  19. Pathology
  20. Treatment
  21. Abbreviations
  22. Reproductive system
  23. Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the reproductive system
  24. Vocabulary
  25. Functions
  26. Male
  27. Female
  28. Pregnancy
  29. Structures
  30. Male
  31. Female
  32. Related medical specialties
  33. Male
  34. Female
  35. Diagnostic
  36. Male
  37. Female
  38. Pathology
  39. Male
  40. Female
  41. Treatment
  42. Male
  43. Female
  44. Abbreviations
  45. Male
  46. female
  47. Muscular system
  48. Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the muscular system
  49. Vocabulary
  50. Functions
  51. Structures
  52. Related medical specialties
  53. Diagnostic
  54. Pathology
  55. Treatment
  56. Abbreviations
  57. Skeletal system
  58. Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the skeletal system
  59. Vocabulary
  60. Functions
  61. Structures
  62. Related medical specialties
  63. Diagnostic
  64. Pathology
  65. Treatment
  66. Abbreviations
  67. Urinary system
  68. Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the urinary system
  69. Vocabulary
  70. Functions
  71. Production and excretion of urine
  72. Structures
  73. Related medical specialties
  74. Diagnostic
  75. Pathology
  76. Treatment
  77. Abbreviations
  78. Nervous system
  79. Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the nervous system
  80. Vocabulary
  81. Functions
  82. Structures
  83. Related medical specialties
  84. Anesthesia
  85. Diagnostic
  86. Pathology
  87. Treatment
  88. Abbreviations
  89. Mental health
  90. The senses
  91. Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the special senses
  92. Vocabulary
  93. Eyes
  94. Ears
  95. Functions
  96. Eyes
  97. Ears
  98. Structures
  99. Eyes
  100. Ears
  101. Related medical specialties
  102. Eyes
  103. Ears
  104. Diagnostic
  105. Eyes and vision
  106. Ears and hearing
  107. Pathology
  108. Eyes
  109. Ears
  110. Treatment
  111. Eyes
  112. Ears
  113. Abbreviations
  114. Eyes
  115. Ears
  116. Respiratory system
  117. Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the respiratory system
  118. Vocabulary
  119. Functions
  120. Respiration
  121. Structures
  122. Related medical specialties
  123. Diagnostic
  124. Pathology
  125. Treatment
  126. Abbreviations
  127. Cardiovascular system
  128. Overview of structures, combining forms and functions of the cardiovascular system
  129. Vocabulary
  130. Functions
  131. Structures
  132. Heart
  133. Vessels
  134. Blood
  135. Related medical specialties
  136. Diagnostic
  137. Pathology
  138. Treatment
  139. 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

  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. 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

  1. Membranes
  2. Define
  3. Types
  4. Epithelial
  5. Connective tissue
  6. Skin
  7. Layers
  8. dermis
  9. epidermis
  10. subcutaneous
  11. function
  12. Appendages
  13. Hair
  14. Receptors
  15. Nails
  16. Glands
  17. Sweat or sudoriferous
  18. Sebaceous
  19. Diseases
  20. Burns
  21. Extent of burn
  22. Classifications

NERVOUS SYSTEM CONTENT OUTLINE

  1. Neurons
  2. Dendrites
  3. Cell bodies
  4. Axon
  5. Other
  6. Major divisions of nervous system
  7. Central nervous system
  8. Brain and spinal cord
  9. Cell types
  10. Tissue types
  11. Peripheral nervous system
  12. Cranial nerves
  13. Spinal nerves
  14. Terminology
  15. Major divisions and functions of the brain
  16. Cerebrum
  17. Diencephalon
  18. Thalamus
  19. Hypothalamus
  20. Mesencephalon
  21. Brain stem
  22. Midbrain
  23. Pons
  24. Medulla oblongata
  25. Cerebellum
  26. Coverings
  27. Dura mater
  28. Arachnoid mater
  29. Pia mater
  30. Ventricular system
  31. Ventricles
  32. Connections
  33. Functions
  34. Cranial nerves
  35. 12 pair
  36. Names
  37. Functions
  38. Spinal cord
  39. 31 pair
  40. Functions
  41. Peripheral nervous system
  42. Cranial nerves
  43. Afferent
  44. Efferent
  45. Spinal nerves
  46. Afferent
  47. Efferent
  48. Nerve plexuses
  49. Autonomic nervous system
  50. Functions
  51. involuntary
  52. sympathetic
  53. parasympathetic
  54. Impulse conduction
  55. Synapse
  56. Neurotransmitters
  57. Sympathetic
  58. Parasympathetic
  59. Pathology
  60. Brain
  61. Peripheral nerves

THE SENSES CONTENT OUTLINE