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.
The mission of the Surgical Technology program is to provide competent, entry-level surgical technologists.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the operating room environment and surgical procedures.
- Transition from second scrub roles to first scrub roles during the course of the clinical rotation.
- Demonstrate the application aseptic technique with accuracy.
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate the ability to work with all team members.
- Display professionalism while providing patient care
Students will be required to attend clinical two days a week, 8 hours a day for 15 weeks.
Students will first and second scrub on General, ENT, Orthopedic, OB-Gyn, Genitourinary, Ophthalmic, Plastic, and Peripheral Vascular Surgery.
Students will transition from the second scrub role to the first scrub role during the course while increasing knowledge of surgical procedures.
Cases will be logged using online database (DataArc) to track student progress throughout semester.
Students will learn, demonstrate and refine surgical technology skills in the on-site
clinical facilities through clinical rotations.
Internet, web-based course management platform, audiovisual media, textbooks,
online subscriptions, and clinical site staff.
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by morning reports, operation reports, 5 and 10 week evaluations, staff evaluations and daily clinical performance grades.
SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed and measured by 5 and 10 week evaluations, staff evaluations and daily clinical performance grades.
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.