Master Syllabus ST1125, Surgical Procedures II

Credits 5 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This online course is designed to help students utilize knowledge related to anatomy and pathophysiology, and surgical procedures in the following specialties: oral/maxillofacial, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurosurgery, as defined by the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th edition. The students will also learn employability skills related to surgical technology. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Surgical Technology program is to provide competent, entry-level surgical technologists.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Course Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of oral and maxillofacial surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of cardiothoracic surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of peripheral vascular surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of neurological surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role.
Course Outline
  1. Oral/maxillofacial
  2. Cardiothoracic
  3. Peripheral vascular
  4. Neurosurgery
Instructional Methods

reading and writing assignments; online discussions; online learning activities/games; quizzes and exams.

  1. The course will be delivered to students in a web-based learning platform in an online interactive format.
  2. Students will be able to read and interact with course material online, ask questions of the instructor via electronic communication, and complete assignments and exams via the web-based learning platform.
  3. Learning opportunities will be presented in a variety of ways:
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbooks
  2. Audiovisual media
  3. Internet video subscriptions with ST specific content
  4. Discussion threads, emails, and handouts
Methods of Assessment

SCCC outcome 1 will be assessed through discussion threads, writing assignments, and exams.

SCCC outcome 2 will be assessed through discussion threads and writing assignments.

SCCC outcome 5 will be assessed through discussion threads, writing assignments, and exams.

SCCC outcome 6 will be assessed through discussion threads, writing assignments, and exams.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.