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SurgicalTechnologyProgram

StudentHandbook2016–2017

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Ihavereceivedthestudenthandbookinpaperand/ordigitalformat,readthepoliciesandprocedures,andacceptthatIamresponsibleforall the information set forth in the Skyline College SurgicalTechnologyStudentHandbook.StudentName:_________________________Signature:______________________________ Date:_______________

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Welcome to the world of Surgical Technology. This an is exciting, challenging, and

rewardingcareer.Inthisworld,youareaperennialstudent,learningnewproceduresand

techniques,andmeetingnewpeopleeveryday.Atworst,itcanbestressful,bothphysically

andemotionally.Atbest,itcanbefunandasourceofprideasyourisetomeetthechallenges

youwillface.

TheHealthcareProfessionneedspeoplelikeyou,peoplewhoarewillingtoworkhardto

careforotherswhilebravingtherisksfoundintheoperatingroomoftoday.Therecanbe

muchsatisfactionworkingintheHealingArts.We,yourinstructors,wishtotellyouhow

muchwerespectyoufortakingontheresponsibilitiesofthisnewcareer.

TheStudentHandbookisdesignedtoorientyoutotheSurgicalTechnologyProgramandto

be a resource throughout the course. Please, study it carefully prior to the first day of

instruction.Keepithandy;youneverknowwhenyoumightneedtheinformationitcontains.

AliceErskine,MSN,RN,CST,CNOR

ProgramDirector

JayOlivares,BSNCST

ClinicalCoordinator

TableofContents

WELCOME....................................................................................................................................................................B

PROGRAMCALENDAR...........................................................................................................................................2

GOALSTATEMENT..................................................................................................................................................3

PHILOSOPHY..............................................................................................................................................................4

OBJECTIVES................................................................................................................................................................5

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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................................7

ACADEMICREQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................................................8

PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................................10

PROGRAMOUTLINE.............................................................................................................................................12

RESOURCES..............................................................................................................................................................18

POLICIESANDPROCEDURES...........................................................................................................................19

COURSEDESCRIPTIONS.....................................................................................................................................42

DIRECTORY..............................................................................................................................................................46

APPENDIXA:FINALSKILLSEVALUATION(SURG451)......................................................................47

APPENDIXB:SKILLSCHECKLIST(SURG443).........................................................................................49

APPENDIXC:FINALCLINICALSKILLSEVALUATION...........................................................................51

APPENDIXD:SURGICALCASETRACKINGLOG.......................................................................................55

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ProgramCalendar2016–2017

Summer2016MEDA415:LawandEthicsfortheAlliedHealthProfessionalsSURG440:BasicSciencesforSurgicalTechnologyJune6 FirstDayofClassAugust10 FinalExamAugust10‐17 SemesterBreakFall2016SURG441:PatientCareConceptsSURG451:SurgicalSkillsLabAugust17 FirstDayofClassSeptember5 LaborDayHolidaySeptember18–24 NationalSurgicalTechnologistWeekOctober12 FlexDay(noClasses)November11 Veterans’DayNovember26‐27 ThanksgivingBreakDecember14 FinalExamSpring2017SURG442:SurgicalSpecialtiesSURG443:ClinicalPracticeforSurgicalTechnologyTheSTProgrambeginsearlyagainduetoalargeamountofacademicmaterial.January12 FirstDayofClass(SURG442)January16 MartinLutherKing’sBirthdayJanuary17 FirstDayofClinical(SURG443)February17 Lincoln’sBirthday(Observed)February20 Presidents’BirthdayMarch13–17 SpringBreakMay19 LastDayofClinicalMay24 FinalExam May25 SurgicalTechnologyProgramGraduationMay26 CollegeGraduationSummer2017SURG455:CSTExaminationPreparationJune12 FirstDayofClassJune26 FinalExamJune30 CertificationExam

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GoalStatementThe Surgical Technology Program’s goal is to provide an opportunity to develop the

knowledgeandskillsneededtoperformasacompetententry‐levelsurgicaltechnologistin

thecognitive,psychomotor,andaffectivelearningdomains.

AccreditationsSkylineCollegeisaccreditedbytheCommissionforAccreditationofCommunityandJunior

Colleges,3402MendocinoStreet,SantaRosa,CA95403.TheSurgicalTechnologyProgram

is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of theAccreditationReviewCommittee on

EducationinSurgicalTechnology.

CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms

35EastWackerDrive,Suite1970

Chicago,IL60601‐2208

312‐553‐9355

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PhilosophyTofacilitatelearning,thefollowingconceptsareinpracticeinsideandoutsidetheclassroom:

Thereisnosuchthingasastupidquestion.Chancesare,ifyouhaveaquestion,someone

elsemayhavethesameone.So,ASKIT!

IntheORdepartment,weworkasateam.Eachstudentlearnsdifferentlyandcanserve

asaresourceforhis/herfellowstudent.Therefore,weencouragetheformationofstudy

groups.

Educationisparticipatory.Theresponsibilityforthelearningexperiencebelongstothe

studentaswellastotheinstructors.

Learningwilltakeplaceinaninformalatmosphere.Feelfreetostoptheinstructortoask

questions or share information. However, we ask that you respect the rights of any

personspeaking,studentorinstructor,byraisingyourhandbeforeyouspeak.

Ourofficedoorsarealwaysopen.Ifitisnot,pleasewaitoutsideorleaveamessageon

VoiceMail.Wewillgetbacktoyou.

WearebothyourInstructorsandyouradvisors.Letusknowhowwecanhelpyoumeet

thecourseobjectivesandyourprofessionalgoals.Ifnecessary,wecanreferyoutothe

appropriateofficeelsewhereattheCollege.

Attheendofthecourse,thestudentwillhavetheopportunitytoevaluatetheinstructors.

TEACHINGMETHODS

Dailyreview,questionandanswerperiodcoveringthepreviousday'sassignedreading

Self‐instructionmodules,writtenandoncomputer

Lectures,demonstration,audio‐visuals,andclassexercises

Clinicalskillslabs,clinicalperformanceandevaluations

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LEARNINGMETHODS

Owntheresponsibilitytolearn‐Participate!

Beprepared,checkthesyllabusandcourseschedule.Readtheoutlineandassigned

readingsBEFOREthelecturesomisconceptionscanbeclearedupduringthelecture.

Readeachlearningobjectiveandcheckifeachoneweremet.HINT:Objectivesare

cluestowhattheexamswillcover.

LISTEN FIRST! Then, take notes: use key words. Avoid writing every word –

Summarize.

Start your own glossary. Write down words or abbreviations you don't know

orcirclethemwhilereading.Lookthemupandaddtoyourglossary.Practiceusing

themwhendiscussingthematerialwithyourpeers.

Utilizeyourclassmatesforsupport.Remember,youareallinthesameboat.

Reviewclassnoteseverynight.Remember:everytimeyouREADABOUTIT,WRITE

ABOUTIT,TALKABOUTIT,youincreaseyourchancesofLEARNINGIT.

Ifyouarehavingaproblemwiththecoursematerial,oryourclinicalperformance,

seetheinstructorimmediately.

Aboveall,makelearningFUN!

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ObjectivesAt completion of the Surgical Technology Program, the graduate shall, at the level of an

Advanced‐Beginner,beableto:

1. Correlatetheknowledgeofanatomy,physiology,pathophysiology,andmicrobiology

totherolesandresponsibilitiesofaSurgicalTechnologist.

2. Recognize the actions and applications of medications used in the perioperative

setting.

3. Identifycommonly‐usedequipmentandsuppliesusedintheperioperativesetting.

4. Applyprinciplesofasepsistoanyperioperativeevent.

5. Demonstrate safe practices according to the standards of professional healthcare

organizationswithregardstothepatientandmembersoftheSurgicalTeam.

6. PerformcompetentlytheskillsofaSurgicalTechnologist.

7. ApplytheknowledgeandskillsofaSurgicalTechnologisttoaddressthepsychosocial

needsofasurgicalpatient.

8. Uselegal,moralandethicalprinciplestoevaluatethecareofasurgicalpatient.

9. Acknowledgeandvaluethecharacteristicsofdiversecommunities.

10. DemonstrateprofessionalattributesofaSurgicalTechnologist.

StudentLearningOutcomes

Uponcompletionoftheprogram,thestudentshallbeableto:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of surgical technology equal to an entry‐level surgical

technologist.

2. Demonstrate competence in clinical skills equal to an entry‐level surgical

technologist.

3. Demonstratebehaviorappropriateforanentry‐levelsurgicaltechnologist.

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AdmissionRequirements

PREREQUISITES

Math110(ElementaryCollegeAlgebra)

Biology250(HumanAnatomywithLab)

HSCI484orBUS485(MedicalTerminology)

EligibilityforEnglish846(WritingDevelopment)

PHYSICALABILITIES

Abletostandorsitfor8hoursperday

Abletoliftandcarry50lbs.for20feet

Handsandarmsfreeofskindisease

Abletomanipulatesutureasfineasahumanhaireitherwith/withoutglassesorcontacts

EffectiveverbalcommunicationinEnglishwithoutvisualclues

TRANSPORTATION

Reliable transportation to and from the college, clinical site, and field trip assignment is

mandatory.Hospitalsitescanrangefromafewblocksto80milesawayfromyourhome

depending on the availability. Requests for specific clinical placementwill be taken into

consideration;however,thereisnoguaranteethiswillbepossible.

COMPUTERSKILLS

AbletoaccessWebSMART,WebACCESS,andotherwebsites/applications

Useofacomputer,laptop,tablet,and/orsmartphonewithareliableinternetconnection

UseofMSWord,MSExcel,andMSPowerPoint

NOTE: Due to revisions to the Core Curriculum by the Association of Surgical

Technologists,thestudentmustbeabletodemonstratecomputerskillsinordertopass

thenationalCertificationExam.

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ACADEMICREQUIREMENTSCourseName GradedWork Non‐GradedWorkMEDA415:LawandEthicsfortheAlliedHealthProfessionals

I.WrittenAssignmentsII.WeeklyQuizzesIII.ProjectsIV.FinalExam

SURG440:BasicSciences

I.WrittenAssignments1. MedicalTerminology–Translatea

sectionofasurgicaltextbookintolayterms.

2. Pharmacology–Researchandreportonanophthalmicmedicationusingtheinternet.

II.WeeklyQuizzes(~2perweek)III.FinalExamIV.Professionalism(seepage20fortheAttendancePolicy)

Self‐learningmoduleson:ORPharmacology

Microbiology

ConceptualPhysics

SURG441:PatientCareConcepts

I.WeeklyQuizzes(~2perweek)II.FinalExam(comprehensive,includingSURG440,441,and451)

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CourseName GradedWork Non‐GradedWorkSURG451:SurgicalSkillsLab

I.AssignmentsandQuizzesII.SkillsEvaluations(x4)III.Projects

1. OralPresentation2. VideoofSkillsProject

IV.FinalSkillsEvaluation

Additionallabpracticetime(3hoursperweek)Skillschecklist

SURG442:SurgicalSpecialties

I.WeeklyQuizzesII.FinalExam(comprehensiveincludingSURG440,441,451,442,and443)

SURG443:ClinicalPracticeforSurgicalTechnology

FinalClinicalEvaluations(oneforeachrotation)

1. Weeklyclinicalevaluationsfromthepreceptor

2. Surgicalcaselogs–documentationofvarioussurgicalproceduresthestudenthasexperience

3. ORskillschecklist–arecordofclinicalskillsacquiredbythestudentandverifiedbythepreceptor

4. Clinicaljournals–dailyreportsofthestudent’sclinicalexperienceNote:Clinicalevaluations,journals,andtimecardsmustbesubmittedeveryWednesday.

SURG455:CSTExamPrep

I.AssignmentsII.QuizzesIII.FinalPracticeExam

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ProgramRequirements

REQUIREDTEXTS

All textbooksmustbepurchasedprior to the firstdayof class.Failure topurchase thesebookswillplacethestudent'sstandingintheprograminjeopardy.TextbooksandsoftwareareavailableattheSkylineBookstoreoneweekbeforethefirstdayofclass,oron‐lineatwww.amazon.comorothersites.

SUMMER/SURG440:MedicalLawandEthics,5thEdition,BonnieFremgen,2016,PearsonUnderstandingAnatomy&Physiology:AVisual,Auditory,InteractiveApproach,2ndEdition,SloanThompson,2015,FADavisAnyMedicalDictionary,textbookorsoftware.Examples:Mosby’s,Taber’s,orDorland’s

FALL/SURG441&451:SurgicalTechnologyfortheSurgicalTechnologist,FourthEdition,AST,Inc.,2014,DelmarCengageLearningDifferentiating Surgical Instruments, 2nd Edition, Rutherford, 2012, F.A.Davis CompanySurgicalTechnologyLaboratoryManual,Olivares,2016

SPRING/SURG442&443:Alexander’sSurgicalProcedures,Rothrock&Alexander,2012,Mosby

RECOMMENDEDTEXTS(AvailableatAmazon.comorwww.ast.org)

MicrobiologyforSurgicalTechnologists,Price&Frey,2003,ThomsonDelmarLearning

PharmacologyfortheSurgicalTechnologist,2ndEdition,Snyder&Keegan,2006,Saunders

InstrumentationfortheOperatingRoom,EighthEdition,Tighe,2012,Mosby

SurgicalInstruments,4thEdition,Wells&Bradley,2010,Saunders

PocketGuidetotheOperatingRoom,3rdEdition,Goldman,2008,F.A.Davis

Ethics,Legal Issues,andProfessionalism inSurgicalTechnology, Jackson,2007,Thomson

DelmarLearning

SutureandSurgicalHemostasis,Pienik,2006,Saunders

DifferentiatingSurgicalEquipmentandSupplies,Rutherford,2010,F.A.Davis.

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SUPPLIES

Required:

1. SkylineScrubSuit(top,pants,hatandpatch)forLabPractice2. SkylineI.D.BadgewithLanyard3. ClosedToeWalkingShoeswithLeatherUppers(NoSandalsorClogs)

Recommended:

1. Three‐RingBinders,3”,several2. College‐ruledpaper,severalpackages3. 3”x5”IndexCards(Forflashcards)4. PocketDividersforHandouts

5. LunchbagorCooler

ForClinical:

1. CombinationLockforLockeratClinicalsite2. SupportHoseforMenorWomen(Availableatmostdrugstores)3. Pocketnotebook,4”x5”,forClinicalnotes

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ProgramOutlineMEDA415:LawandEthicsfortheAlliedHealthProfessionalsI. OverviewofMedicalLaw,Ethics,andBioethicsII. TheU.S.LegalSystem

A. LegalTerminologyB. LegalConceptsandDoctrinesC. ClassificationsofLaw

III. LegalSystemforHealthcareProfessionalsA. MedicalandNursingPracticeActsB. StandardofCareC. NegligenceD. ScopeofPractice

IV. Professionalism,Communication,andTeamworkA. ProfessionalOrganizationsandCredentialingB. LicensureandCertificationC. EmployabilitySkillsD. EffectiveCommunicationE. ConflictResolution

V. ProfessionalLiabilityandMedicalMalpracticeA. StandardsofConductB. ResIpsaLoquiturC. MalpracticePreventionD. LawofAgency

VI. WorkplaceLawandEthicsA. CodesofEthicsB. DiversityandCulturalConsiderationsC. HealthandSafetyRegulationsD. WorkplacePrivacyandDiscrimination

VII. PatientMedicalRecordA. ElectronicMedicalRecordB. ConfidentialityandHIPAAC. PatientRights

VIII. RelevantEthicalandBioethicalIssuesinHealthcareA. GeneticEngineeringB. OrganTransplantationC. Contraception,ArtificialInsemination,SurrogacyD. DeathandDying

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SURG440:BasicSciencesforSurgicalTechnology

I. BasicSciences

A. AnatomyandPhysiologyB. PathophysiologyC. Microbiology

II. RelatedSciencesA. OperatingRoomPharmacologyB. MedicalTerminology

III. BiomedicalSciencesA. InformationTechnologyB. ElectricityC. ConceptualPhysicsD. Robotics

SURG441:PatientCareConcepts

I. IntroductiontotheProfessionA. TheSurgicalTechnologistandtheSurgicalTeam

i. RolesandResponsibilitiesii. ScopeofPracticeiii. Credentialing

B. ThePatientCareEnvironmenti. AdministrationofPerioperativePatientCareServicesii. HealthcareOrganizationsiii. RegulatingAgenciesiv. TheOperatingRoomSuite

II. ThePreoperativePhaseA. PatientCare

i. BiopsychosocialNeedsofthePatientii. PreoperativePreparationRoutinesandReviewoftheChartiii. Patient’sRightsandConsentsiv. BodyMechanicsv. TransportationandTransfervi. Anesthesiavii. Positioningviii. HazardsandRiskManagement

B. CaseManagementi. CaseSelection&RoomPreparation

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ii. SurgicalInstrumentsiii. Equipmentiv. HazardsandRiskManagementv. SurgicalSpongesandSurgicalCountsvi. AsepsisandSterileTechnique

a. SurgicalAttireb. Handhygienec. SurgicalScrubd. Gowning&Glovinge. SkinPreparationandUrinaryCatheterizationf. CreatingaSterileFieldandDraping

III. TheIntraoperativePhaseA. PatientCare

i. Homeostasisa. TemperatureRegulationb. VitalSignsc. Hemodynamics

ii. EmergencyPatientProceduresiii. HemostasisandBloodLossReplacementiv. TissueReplacementMaterials

B. CaseManagementi. BasicRoutinesii. Variationsiii. IncisionsandExposureiv. WoundHealingv. WoundClosurevi. Dressingsvii. Drains,TubesandCathetersviii. SpecimenCare

IV. ThePostoperativePhaseA. PatientCare

i. PostanesthesiaCareii. DeathandDying

B. CaseManagementi. BasicRoutineii. EnvironmentalSanitationiii. Decontamination

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iv. Disinfectionv. Sterilization

V. AssistantCirculatorRoleVI. ProfessionalPractice

A. Professionalismi. ProfessionalCharacteristicsii. Communicationandteamwork

B. Healthcarefacilityinformationi. Healthcareorganizationandmanagementii. Physicalenvironmentiii. Hazardstopatientsandpersonnel

SURG451:SurgicalSkillsLab

I. TheOperatingRoomA. StructureandFunctionB. FurnitureandEquipmentC. TrafficPatterns

II. OperatingRoomAttireIII. OperatingRoomRoutineIV. SurgicalInstruments

A. IdentifyingTypesandFunctionB. CareandSafeHandlingC. PassingofInstrumentsD. Disinfection,Assembly,andSterilization

V. OperatingRoomSuppliesandEquipmentVI. AsepticTechnique

A. HandHygieneB. SurgicalHandScrubC. GowningandGlovingD. SettingUpaSterileFieldE. OpeningSterileSuppliesF. DrapingthePatientG. PreservingtheSterileFieldH. Troubleshooting

VII. PatientCareA. TransportationandPositioningoftheSurgicalPatientB. SkinPreparationC. AssistingwithHemostasis

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D. AssistingwithWoundClosureE. ProfessionalismF. CommunicationSkillsG. Troubleshooting

VIII. MockSurgeryA. GeneralSurgeryB. Minimal‐InvasiveSurgery(MIS)

i. DiagnosticLaparoscopyii. LaparoscopicAppendectomyiii. LaparoscopicCholecystectomy

C. TonsillectomyandAdenoidectomy(T&A)D. DilatationandCurettage(D&C)E. MinorHandandPlasticProcedures

i. RemovalofMassii. Lumpectomyiii. BreastBiopsies

SURG442:SurgicalSpecialties

I. ContentFormatA. AnatomyB. PhysiologyC. PathophysiologyD. DiagnosticInterventionsE. SurgicalIntervention

i. SpecialConsiderationsii. Anesthesiaiii. Positioniv. SkinPrepv. Drapingvi. Incisionvii. SuppliesandEquipmentviii. Instrumentationix. ProceduralStepsx. Countsxi. Dressingsxii. SpecimenCare

F. PrognosisG. Complications

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II. SurgicalSpecialtiesH. MinimallyInvasiveSurgeryI. GeneralSurgeryJ. ObstetricandGynecologicK. GenitourinaryL. OtorhinolaryngologyM. PlasticandReconstructiveN. OrthopedicO. OphthalmicP. PeripheralVascularQ. CardiothoracicR. NeurosurgeryS. Oral&MaxillofacialT. Transplant

SURG443:ClinicalPracticeforSurgicalTechnology

I. SurgicalCaseRotationRequirementsII. TheRoleoftheSurgicalTechnologistintheScrubRole

a. FirstScrubRoleb. SecondScrubRole

III. EmployabilitySkillsSURG455:CertificationSurgicalTechnologistExamPreparation

I. Introductiona. ImportanceofCertificationb. ExamContentOutlinec. RecommendedResources

II. StudySeminara. ReadingMethodsb. StudyHabitsc. TestTakingStrategies

III. SurgicalCaseManagementa. PreoperativeCaseManagementb. IntraoperativeCaseManagementc. PostoperativeCaseManagement

IV. SurgicalSpecialtiesV. PracticeExam

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Resources

AlliedHealthLearningCenter(Room7211):FREETutoring!Byappointmentinthelearningcenter.Scheduleissubjecttochangeandwillbepostedinthebeginningofthesemester.Computers,books,CDs,&onlineresourcesareavailableforSurgicalTechnologystudentsbypermissiononly.SkylineLibraryandInterlibraryLoanSystem(Building5)SkylineLearningCenter (Building5):FREE! Tutoring inMath,English,Reading,Writing,Test‐takingSkills,StudySkillsAssociation of Surgical Technologists: scholarships, professional development, andpublications(www.ast.org)AssociationofperiOperativeRegisteredNurses:(www.aorn.org)

“Thebestresourcesintheuniversecanonlyhelpifyouutilizethem”

DAYCARE

The Children’s Center offers daycare to low income families from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.Childrenmustbe18monthsorolderandtheparentmustshowproofoffinancialneed.TheCenterislocatedbehindtheLomaChicaSchool,onthenorthsideofthecollegecampus.Formoreinformation,call650‐359‐8637.Placesfillupquickly,socallassoonaspossible.

DISABLEDSTUDENTS

Incoordinationwith theDisabledStudentsProgram,reasonableaccommodationshallbeprovided to any student deemed qualified by the DSP office. This includes learningdisabilitiesaswellasphysicaldisabilities.Ifastudenthasspecialneeds,s/hemustseetheInstructor on or before the first day of class to submit an accommodation letter and todiscusstheseneeds.Toobtainmoreinformation,theDSPofficenumberis650‐738‐4280.

COUNSELING

Studentsmayfindtryingtobalancework,school,andfamilyadauntingtask.Thedemandsofvocational trainingcanplacestressonanyone.Peopleseekcounseling foravarietyofissues:careers,classwork,finances,anxiety,andproblemswithinstructors.

SmartPeopleAskforHelp.BeSmart Call:650‐738‐4459

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PoliciesandProcedures

ACADEMICINTEGRITY

Plagiarism is defined as copying another’swork, or taking text fromanother source and

passing it off as one’s ownwork. Cheating is defined as copying answers from another

student’stestorobtaininganswersfromanotherresourceduringatest,orchanginganswers

after thegradingof a test.Theworkyou submitmustbeyourown.TheSkylineCollege

StudentHandbookhasacompletestatementdefiningcheatingandplagiarism. Ifyouare

caughtcheating,youwillreceiveazeroonthetestandmustreporttotheSupervisorofthe

AlliedHealthPrograms.Ifthereisasecondincident,youwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction

includingpossiblesuspensionordismissalfromtheProgram.

ASSIGNMENTOFCLINICALSITE

The clinical coordinator will assign students according to each student’s academic

performance(attendance,grades,andprofessionaldemeanor).Thelocationofthefacility,

timeofshifts,andpersonnelassignedarenotguaranteed.Negotiationsofassignmentsare

prohibited. A clinical assignmentmay be rescinded ormodified at any time. The clinical

coordinatorwillmakeanefforttoobtainaplacementwithina50‐mileradiusofthestudent’s

home.Refusalofanassignmentforanyreasonwillresultinthelossofthestudent’spriority.

IfaclinicalassignmentisnotcompletedbytheendoftheSpringsemester,thestudentwill

receiveagradeof“Incomplete”andwillbeofferedanopportunityintheSummersemester

if there are sites available andpersonnelwilling to supervise as clinical instructors. The

studentwho refusesanassignmentand/or fails tobegin their trainingby theendof the

Spring,willreceiveagradeof“NoPass.”Anystudentwhoisunabletocompletetheirtraining

bytheendoftheSummer,willreceiveagradeof“Incomplete”andwillhavetoreturnthe

followingyearthecourseisoffered(seeReturningStudent).

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ATTENDANCE

Attendance ismandatory. This includes arriving to class and the clinical site on the

scheduledtime,inappropriateattire,andpreparedtoreportforduty.Regularattendancein

classandclinicalisanobligationassumedbyeverystudentatthetimeofregistration.

ABSENCES

Tardinessx3=1absence

Absencesx3=verbalwarning

Absencesx5=verbalwarning,writtenwarning,deductionofpointsfromgrade

Absencesx7=disciplinaryactionincludingbutnotlimitedtobeingdroppedfromthecourse

anddismissalfromtheprogram.

Collegepolicystates:"Whenrepeatedabsencesplacetheprobabilityofthestudent'ssuccess

in doubt, the professormay drop such a student from the course." Absencemeans non‐

attendance for any reason. This is an intensive vocational training program in which

informationregardingthecareofhumanlivesisofferedateveryclass.Anyabsencemayput

thestudent'schanceofsuccessatrisk.

"Itistheprerogativeoftheprofessortodeterminewhenabsencesareexcessive."

Summer Three(3)absencesareallowed.

Fall Five(5)absencesareallowed.

Spring Three(3)absencesperclinicalrotationareallowed.

***Foreverydayabsentoverthelimit,thestudentwillhavefive(5)PERCENTAGEPOINTS

subtractedfromtheFinalgradeforthesemester.

NOTE:Ifthehospitalmanagementfindstheabsenteeismofthestudenttobeexcessive,they

mayrequestthatthestudentberemovedfromtraining.Thereisnoassurancethatanother

clinical site can be obtained for the student. Therefore, the studentmay be subjected to

disciplinaryactionincludingpossibledismissalfromtheprogram.

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TARDINESS

Frequent tardiness is seen by O.R. managers as unprofessional and can cost a Surgical

Technologisthis/herjob.Therefore,everyclassday,thestudentisexpectedtosigninonthe

attendancesheetby8:00a.m.Everyclinicalday,thestudentwillbeexpectedtodocument

theirhoursonaTimeCard thatwillbesigneddailybytheOperatingRoomNurseManager

orChargeNurse.Time cards are turned into the Instructoronaweeklybasis.Three (3)

occurrencesoftardinessisanequivalentofone(1)absence.

NOTE: For excessive tardiness and/or failure to notify the Program office BEFORE the start time

of Class or Clinical days, the student will have five (5) PERCENTAGE POINTS subtracted from

the next class test. Aswithanyunprofessionalbehavior, thestudentwillbecounseled.Ifthe

patterncontinues,thestudentmayfailtheprogram.

NOTE:O.R.managers routinely review a student’s attendance recordbefore a student is

consideredforclinicalplacement.

NOTIFICATIONPROCEDURE

If,foranyreason,thestudentfindsthats/hewillbelate or absent fromclassortheclinical

site,saidstudentisexpectedto:

1.Keepoffice/cellnumbersoftheInstructorsandClinicalsiteswithhim/heratalltimes.

2. Call the office phone or cell number oftheInstructorsandtheClinicalsiteBEFOREthestart

ofclassortheClinicaldayandleaveamessage.

3.Wheneverpossible, give severaldays’noticeprior to theabsence inwriting.DoNOT

emailtheofficethedayoftheabsence.O.R.NurseManagersdonothavetimetocheckthe

emailforabsentworkers.NeitherdoestheInstructor.

LEAVEOFABSENCE

For leaveofabsence (LOA)ofgreater thanaweek, thestudentmust requestaLeave‐of‐

AbsenceinwritingfromtheProgramDirector.PersonalLeavesaregrantedonacase‐by‐

case basis. For Medical Leaves‐of‐Absence, a letter from the student’s physician must

accompanytherequest.Thelettermustdescribethemaladyandtheestimatedlengthoftime

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the student is unable to attend school. Prior to his/her return from aMedical Leave‐of‐

Absence,thestudentmustsubmitastatementfromthephysicianverifyingthatthestudent

still meets the physical requirements for training in this program. Leaves are granted

accordingtothefollowingandmustmeetallofthefollowingrequirements:

1) Student’s academic standing and clinical performance are acceptable and the

2) Leave will not place the student’s standing at risk and the

3) Malady does not pose a long-term risk to the student working in the O.R.

Note:IftherequestismadeduringSURG440&441theInstructormayexercisethepolicy

forExcessiveAbsences(See“Attendance”)andwithdrawthestudent.Iftherequestismade

duringSURG443,theInstructormayrequirethestudenttomakeupthetimewithExtended

Trainingat theClinicalSiteoratanother siteata laterdate.Thestudentwill receivean

Incompleteonhisorherrecordsuntilsuchtimeastherequiredhoursarecompleted.

BACKGROUNDCHECKS/DRUGSCREENING

Duetoincreasedsecurityathospitalsacrossthenation,theprogramrequiresallcandidates

forthisprogramtosubmittoaBackgroundCheckandDrugScreening.Applicationsforthis

servicearemailedtotheprogramcandidateswhomustassumethefeeof$98.00.(Note:

Thisservicerequiresthestudenttosubmithis/herSocialSecuritynumber.)Shouldthere

be any criminal history or a positive drug screen, the Program Director, Allied Health

Director, theDivisionDeanand theViceChancellorofHumanResourceswill review the

results.Thestudentwillbeadvisedastohisorherstatusintheprogram.Beadvisedthat

the ingestion of controlled substances such as mood regulators, muscle relaxants, and

narcoticanalgesicsplacethestudentandhisorherpatientatriskofinjury.Ifastudentmust

takeanyof thesemedications forhealthreasons, theywillnotbeallowed to train in the

hospital until they can pass a new Drug Screening. The Background Check and Drug

ScreeningmustbecompletedpriortoadmissiontothefirstdayofSURG440inJune.Ifthis

isnotcompletedbythedeadline,thefirstpersononthewaitinglistwillbeaccepted.

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CHANGEOFADDRESS

ItistheresponsibilityofthestudenttonotifySkylineCollegeandtheS.T.ProgramDirector,

inwriting,ofachangeofaddress,telephonenumberoremailaddress.

COMMUNICATIONDEVICES

Cell phones are to be TURNED OFF intheclassroom.Thestudentmayanswerthecellphone

onlyduringabreak.Electronic devices are NOT to be used during testing. If a cell phone goes

off during a lecture or lab, the student responsible will be required to pay a small fee to the Surgical

Technology Club. Theschoolisnotresponsibleforthelossofordamagetolaptopsorother

electronicdevices.

COURSESYLLABUS

TheSyllabus(orClassSchedule)providesthestudentwiththefollowinginformation:the

date,contentoftheday'slectureorclinicallab,tests,AV's,speaker,location,andrequired

reading.Theclassschedulemaybesubjecttochangewitha24‐hourverbal/writtennotice.

Therefore,itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytokeeptheSyllabusathandandrefertoitdaily.

ReadingsassignedforaclassmustbereadPRIORtothatclass.

DISMISSALPOLICY

Violation of any policies set forth in the Surgical Technology Student Handbook and/or

Skyline College Catalog will first result in a verbal counseling. If a second counseling is

required, the Student and the Instructor will meet with the Supervisor of Allied Health

Programs to determine disciplinary action. A written contract of expected behavior or

performancemay be drawn up and signed by the student. A copywill be placed in the

student'srecordsandacopywillbegiven to thestudent.Thestudentshallbeplacedon

probationuntiltheperformancecriteria,aswritteninthecontract,havebeenmet.Failure

tomeetthewrittenbehaviororperformancecriteriamaybecausefordismissal.Thestudent

willbeinformedinpersonandinwritingofthereasonsforhis/herdismissal.

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DRESSCODE

Studentsareexpectedtoappearneatandprofessionalatalltimesinclassaswellasatthe

clinicalsites.Eachclinicalsitecouldbeafuturesiteofemploymentorasourceforaletterof

reference.AsrepresentativesofthecollegeandSTprogram,studentsareadvisedtodress

accordingly.

In lab,studentsarerequiredtoweartheSkylinescrubsuituniform(top,pants,andhat)

In the clinical site,thestudentshallwearahospital‐providedscrubsuitaccordingtothepolicyoftheinstitution.

ThestudentistoweartheSkylineCollegeIDbadgeonthescrubsuitwhileonthehospitalpremises.

Forthesafetyofthestudent,jewelryandvaluablesaretobeleftathome.Nojewelryis

tobewornintheOR.

Contactlensesmaybeworn.Forsurgicalprocedureswherehazardousfumesmayaffectcontactlenses,regularglassesmustbeworn.

Protectiveeyewearmustbewornwhilethestudentisscrubbedinadditiontoeyeglasses.

Nonailpolishorartificialnailsshallbeworn.

WalkingshoesshallbewornintheOR.Clogs,sandals,andbacklessshoesareconsideredunsafeandshouldnotbeworn.

Students (bothmale and female) are encouraged towear some type of support hoseunderscrubstodecreasediscomfortandincreaseendurance.

Any scented lotions and strong perfumes should be avoided due to sensitivity andallergiesofotherpatientsandstaff.

AttheClinicalsite,studentcellphonesandotherelectronicsarenotallowedintheO.R.

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HOURS & LOCATION

Summer: MEDA415:Mon,Wed.12:00pm–2:00pmSURG440:Mon.,Tues.,Wed.,Thur.8:00–11:30amClassstartsonthehour,justlikeintheO.R.Thesehoursincludeda15‐minutebreak.Fall: SURG441:Mon.,Tues.,Wed.,Thur.8:00–11:30am*SURG451:Mon.,Tues.,Wed.,Thur.12:00–2:00pm***Thereisone15‐minutebreakinthea.m.andoneinthep.m.Lunchis30‐minutes.** Note the hours posted in the College Catalog reads: “Plus 3 hours per week byarrangement.”Theseareadditionalrequiredhourstopracticeskillsduringopenlab.Spring: SURG442:Wed.8:00–2:00pm*SURG443:Mon.,Tues.,Thurs.,Fri.7:00–3:30pm(orbyarrangement)***Thesehoursincludetwo15‐minutebreaksanda30‐minutelunch.**Thesehoursarearrangedbytheclinicalcoordinatorandfacility;theyarealsosubjecttochange.Summer: SURG880:Mon.,Tues.,Wed.,Thurs.5:00–8:30pm*Thisreviewcourseisonly2weeksinlength.MostlecturesareheldintheSurgicalCareersCenter,Building7,Room205ontheSkyline

Collegecampus,3300CollegeDriveinSanBrunounlessotherwisenotedontheSyllabus.An

off‐campusfieldtripassignmentmayberequiredandlocatedinoneofourBayAreahospital

affiliates.Thewise student checkstheSyllabusdailyforthelocationoftheclassesandfor

readingassignments.VarioushospitalsitesacrosstheSanFranciscoBayArea(andbeyond)

areutilizedforClinicalExperiencesuchasSeton,Peninsula,Stanford,Kaisers,SantaClara

Valley,SFGeneralandothers.Therefore,reliabletransportationismandatory.

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GradingPolicy

GradingScale

Percentage LetterGrade** PassorNoPass*

93–100% A P

84–92% B P

75–83% C P

70–74% D NP

69%orless F NP

*OnlySURG451andSURG880canbetakenforagradeofP/NP.**This scale was set by the Surgical Technology Program Advisory Board. The guidingprincipleoftheBoardisthateverypatientdeservesasurgicaltechnologistwhoisatleastAverageorabove.Therefore,astudentwitha“D”GPAwillnotgraduatefromthisprogram.

GRADEVALUES

COURSEREQUIREMENTS %OFGRADE

MEDA 415: LAW AND ETHICS FOR THE ALLIED

HEALTHPROFESSIONALS

WRITINGASSIGNMENTS 25%

PROJECTS 25%

MIDTERMANDFINALEXAMS 50%

100%

SURG440:BASICSCIENCESFORST

QUIZZESANDASSIGNMENTS 60%

FINALEXAM 40%

100%

SURG441:PATIENTCARECONCEPTS


FINALEXAM 40%

100%

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SURG451:SURGICALSKILLSLAB PASSorNOPASS

FINALSKILLSEVALUATION PASSorNOPASS

SURG442:SURGICALSPECIALTIES

QUIZZES 60%

FINALEXAM 40%

100%

SURG443:CLINICALPRACTICEFORST

CLINICALPERFORMANCE PASSorNOPASS

PROFESSIONALISM PASSorNOPASS

SURG455:CSTEXAMPREP


FINALEXAM 40%

100%

Eachsemester,thestudentachievespointsfromquizzes,assignmentsandtheFinalExam.

ForExample:SURG 440:Thereare13quizzesandassignmentsworth100pointseach.The

quizwiththelowestscoreisautomaticallydropped.TotalpointspossibleforQuizzesand

Assignmentsper semester=1200.This is used to obtain an average. For example, 1080

pointsdividedby12quizzesandassignments=90%gradeaverage.Multiply thisby the

WEIGHToftheQuizzesandAssignments(60%ofthesemestergrade)andthestudenthas

earned54points.Ifthestudentscoredan85%ontheFinalExam,thisismultipliedbythe

WEIGHToftheFinal(40%ofthesemestergrade)or34points.Thus54+34=Finalgradeof

88%.

Please note: Surgical Technology students are expected to behave in a professional

manner.This means using effective communication, meeting deadlines and due dates,

treatingotherswithrespect,andmaintaininganexcellentattendancerecord.Toreinforce

thisbehavior,pointsaresubtractedfromthestudent’sgradesifunprofessionalbehavioris

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exhibited.Therefore,for every violation of any of the policies regarding behavior or attendance

published in this handbook, the student shall lose five (5) points from the semester total. For

furtherdiscussionofProfessionalism,seePage35.

INCOMPLETES

AgradeofIncompleteisgivenonlyifthestudenthasnotcompletedhisorherSURG443

ClinicalHours.Itisgrantedonacase‐by‐casebasisaccordingtotherulesstatedintheLeave

of Absence policy (See Page 21). Completion of Extended Training is not to exceed one

semesterpast thegraduationdateof theclass.The Instructormust receive inwritingan

agreementfromtheClinicalsiteverifyingtheirpermissiontoallowthestudenttoextend

his/her training.Upon completionof theExtendedTraining, the Instructorwill submit a

Change‐of‐Grade request with Admissions and Records to remove the Incomplete. The

graduatewillthenreceivehis/herCertificateofCompletion.

QUIZZESANDFINALEXAMS

Quizzesandfinalexamsareworth100 points each.StudentsuseaScantron form and a #2

pencil. Alltestsaretimed.Noonemayentertheclassroomonceatesthasbegun.

Afterthequizhasbeencorrected,theScantronisreturnedtothestudentforareview.The

scoresforthetestsandassignmentsareaveragedtogether.Thelowestscoreisautomatically

dropped.Then,thetotalpointsaredividedbythenumberofpotentialscoresminusone.The

pointsearnedareobtainedbymultiplyingthesemesteraveragebythepercentagevaluefor

QuizzesandAssignmentsasstatedabove.

Ifatestexamhasbeenmissedforanyreason,thestudentmustmakearrangementswiththe

Instructortotakethequizwithin 5 class days after his/her return ors/hewillforfeitthegrade.

TheFinalExamsarecomprehensivecoveringallsubjectareasforthesemester.

WRITINGASSIGNMENTS(MEDA415,SURG440,SURG441,SURG455) Assignmentsareworth100 points each.Papersmustbetyped,withcorrectspellingandin

thestudent'sownwords.Assignmentssubmittedaftertheirduedatewillbe marked down 5

points each day they are overdue.

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1. Pharmacology: Student is to prepare a report on an assignedMedication. Thewritten

reportissubmittedtotheInstructorandpresentedtoclass.

2.MedicalTerminology:Studentistotranslateintolaymen’stermsanassignedexcerptfrom

anursingtextbook.Submittedandpresentedtoclass.

GRADUATION

A student who completes the General Education Requirements to obtain an Associate’s

DegreeinSurgicalTechnologyisinvitedtotheCollegeGraduationCeremonies.Advisingon

obtaininganAssociate’sDegreewillbemadeavailabletothestudentintheFallsemester.At

anytime,thestudentmaymakeanappointmentwithacollegecounselortodiscusshisor

herstatus.

GRADUATIONCEREMONY

ThegraduatingsurgicaltechnologistsmaychoosetocelebrateGRADUATIONonthecollege

campusinamannerinkeepingwiththecollegerulesandinrespectfortheprofessionof

surgical technologists. Thismay include a semi‐formal ceremonywith a presentation of

certificates. Another option is an informal luncheon off campus. Arrangements for the

graduationwillbediscussedatmeetingsoftheSurgicalTechnologyClub.

CERTIFICATESOFCOMPLETION

Upongraduation,thestudentwillreceiveaCertificateofCompletionfromtheAdmissions

andRecordsDepartment,andaLetterofRecommendationfromtheProgramDirector.Itis

suggestedthegraduatebringthesedocuments,alongwiththeFinalClinicalEvaluation,the

SkillsChecklistandtheCaseTrackingLogtoanyjobinterview.JobPlacementservicesmay

beofferedthroughtheCounselingDepartment.

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GRIEVANCEPROCEDURE

Should a student disagree with any policy or decision regarding his/her status in the

program,s/hemayinitiatethefollowingprocedureforfilingagrievance:

Step1:ThegrievanceshallbepresentedinwritingtotheInstructorandtheSupervisorof

AlliedHealthProgramswithinthirty(30)calendardaysafterthedateonwhichitarises.The

Instructorshallreplyinwritingwithinseven(7)calendardaysafterreceiptofthegrievance.

Step2:IfthegrievanceisnotresolvedatStep1,thestudentmustthensubmitthewritten

grievancetotheDeanofMath/ScienceandTechnologywithinseven(7)calendardaysafter

the presentation of the Instructor's reply. The dispute is then handled by the college’s

grievanceprocedure.(See the Skyline College Student Handbook).

HEALTHPOLICY

APPOINTMENTS

Doctor,dentalorotherappointmentsshouldbemadeafterclassorclinicalhours.If,under

extenuatingcircumstances,thestudentmustattendanappointmentduringclasshours,the

studentisexpectedtonotifytheInstructor,in writing,prior to making the appointment.NOTE:

ThestudentwillbetraininginaHealthcarefacility.Therefore,ifthestudentpresentswith

contagious symptoms, s/he is strongly advised to stay home and rest. Examples of

contagioussymptomsinclude:

Fever greater than 100° F

Excessive cold symptoms (drippy nose and eyes, sneezing)

Skin eruptions, or recent and/or draining wounds on hands or arms.

Ifthestudentisexperiencingpainforwhichover‐the‐countermedicationsareineffective,

thestudentmustseeaphysicianandreporttotheInstructor.ThestudentmayNOTtrainat

theClinicalsiteifheorshemusttakeacontrolledsubstanceforpainrelief.

ConditionsthatpreventthestudentfromtrainingattheClinicalSite:

1. Aninjurythatleavesanopenordrainingwound

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2. Pain thatmust be treatedby aControlled substance (ex:Vicodin,Demerol, etc)The

studentmayreturntotrainingwhenthewoundhasformedascaborthepainmedication

isnolongerneeded.ADr.’sclearancewillberequiredbeforethestudentisallowedto

returntotraining.(SeeAttendancePolicy

HEALTHSCREENINGS

PriortoentryintoSURG443,everystudentmustpassaPhysicalExamandImmunization

Screening.Requiredscreeningsinclude allofthefollowing:

1.ProofofImmunityto:

HepatitisB

Measles,Mumps,Rubella(MMR)

Varicella

Tetanus,Diphtheria,Pertussis(TDAP)

NOTE:“Proof”meansabloodtest(titer)showingimmunity.

2.Tuberculosis(TB)clearancebyeitherTwoPPDTestsresultsorQuantiFERON,orchestX‐

ray.

3.DocumentedSeasonalInfluenzavaccination

HEPATITISBVACCINATION

TheHep.Bimmunizationseriesconsistsofoneshotfollowedinonemonthbythesecond

shot,followedbythethirdshotsixmonthslater.Thestudentmustthenobtainatiter(or

test)todetermineifs/heis“seropositive”(immune).If,afterreceivingthevaccineseries,

thestudentfailstoseroconvertfromnegativetopositive,s/hemustreceivea“booster”and

have another titer drawn. If, after the booster, s/he is still not considered immune, the

studentshallreceivecounselingbytheInstructorabouthis/herrisksworkinginanO.R.If

thestudentacceptstheserisks,s/hewillbeaskedtocompleteawaiverform.Acopyshall

beplacedinthestudent’srecordandacopyisgiventothestudent.

SEASONALINFLUENZAVACCINE

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Every year a different version of the Influenza (“Flu”) Virus is identified for which Healthcare

providers must be immunized. TheStudentmayusetheservicesofhisorherownpersonal

physicianorusetheservicesofferedattheSkylineCollegeHealthCenter.(Seebelow)

SkylineCollegeHealthCenterServicesBuilding2,Room2209,650‐738‐4270.

SkylineCollegeHealthCenterServices

Building2,Room2209,650‐738‐4270

NursePractitioner/PhysicianAssistantHealthScreenings $30

BloodWork(TestforImmunity) AtCostperTest

TBTestx2 $10/each

Measles,Mumps,Rubella(MMR)Shots

$10

Varicella $10

Tetatus,Diptheria,andPertussis(TDAP) $10

HepatitisB(Series) $30

SeasonalFluShot FREE

INSURANCE

TheSanMateoCommunityCollegeDistrictmaintainsprofessional liability coveragefor

studentsparticipatingintheAlliedHealthoccupationprograms.Incaseofinjuryduetoon

thejobtraining,thestudentisalsoconsideredan“Employee”oftheCollegeDistrictandis,

therefore,entitledtoWorkers’Compensationbenefits.

JOBFAIR

Annually, the jobmarket in theGreater BayArea is surveyed to assess the need for the

Surgical Technology Program. This information is shared with the students. Additional

servicesareavailablethroughtheCounselingDepartment.

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AttheendoftheFinalsemester,theProgramsponsorsaJob Fair. AttheJob Fair,thestudents

areintroducedtorecruitersfrominterestedhospitals.Attendanceismandatory.(Forevery

EmployerinterviewthestudentdocumentsattheJobFair,s/hewillreceive2ExtraCredit

points). AfewweeksbeforetheJob Fair,thestudentswillattendaclassonInterviewing

SkillsandResumeWritingtaughtbyaCareerCounselor.Theclassalsoadvisesondressing

forsuccess.Forwritingaresume,thestudentcanreceive5ExtraCreditpoints.ExtraCredit

pointsareaddedtotheQuizzesscores.

JURYDUTY

If a student receives a summons for JuryDuty from aMunicipal or Superior Court, that

studentmaybeexcusedduetothefacts/heisinaVocationalTrainingProgram.Pleasesee

theInstructorforaletteraskingforadelayintheassignmentuntilaftergraduation.

LATEXALLERGY

BeadvisedthatalargenumberofproductsusedintheOperatingRoomcontainlatexand

thatworkinginthisenvironmentplacesthepersonsensitiveto latexatgreatrisk.If it is

found that a student is sensitive to latex products, the studentmust be evaluated by an

allergistfamiliarwiththeprotocolsoftheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention.The

studentshallbecounseledbytheInstructorsandprovidedwithalistofproductscontaining

latexandtheiralternatives.AClinicalSitemustbefoundthatcanmakeaccommodations

suchthatthestudent’shealthwouldnotbeatriskwhiletraining.Ifasitecannotbefound

thatcanaccommodatethelatex‐allergicstudent,sheorhewillnotbeabletocompletethe

program.

NATIONALCERTIFICATIONEXAM

There are three agencies that offer national credentials for the Surgical Technologist.

However,theAssociationofSurgicalTechnologistsrecognizesonlytheNationalBoardfor

SurgicalTechnologistsandSurgicalAssistants(NBSTSA).TheNBSTSAhasverystrictrules

foreligibility:Theapplicantmusthavegraduated froma formalprogramwhich includes

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manyhoursofhands‐ontraining,andsaidprogrammustbeaccreditedbytheCommission

onAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP).CAAHEPisaffiliatedwith

and supervised by the American Medical Association. The Skyline College Surgical

TechnologyProgramhasbeenaccreditedbyCAAHEPsince2000.

PREPARATIONFORCERTIFICATIONEXAM

SURG 455 is an intensive review and prep course offered at the end of the program to

preparetheclassfortheNationalCertificationExam.Theclassincludesadiscussionofthe

cost, application to and eligibility for the exam. The class will also cover test‐taking

techniques,andassessments.SeveralnotedPreparationtextswillbereviewed.

RESOURCESFORPREPARATION

Appleton & Lange’s Review for the Surgical Technology Certification Exam, Allmers &

Verderame,5thEdition,Appleton&Lange

Surgical Technology Exam Review, 3rd Edition, Rogers, Boegli, & LaRue, 2013, Pearson

SurgicalTechnologyReview,Chambers&Roche,2010,F.A.DavisCo.

*Surgical Technologist Certifying Exam Study Guide, 2nd Ed., 2007, Association of Surgical

Technologists, Inc.

*This resource is provided as part of the Gold Student Membership Bundle from the Association

of Surgical Technologists. (See Page 36)

OFFICEFACILITIES

The office tools and kitchen appliances are available for student use. The VCR and LCD

projectormaybeusedbypermissiononly.Therearecomputersspecificallyfortheuseof

studentslocatedinThe Allied Health Learning Center, Room 7211. There are also computers

available in Building 6 and in the College Library in building 5.

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PROFESSIONALISM

A student in this program is under constant observation by healthcare professionals,

patients,andvisitorsbothattheCollegeandattheClinicalSite.Failuretocomplywiththe

followingrulesofbehaviormaybegroundsfordismissalfromtheprogram.Thestudentis

expectedto

1. Abidebythepoliciesoftheprogramasdefinedinthishandbook.

2. Attendallclassesandclinicaldays.

3. Bepromptandpreparedtoalllearningsites,classandclinical.

4. KeeptheInstructorsandtheClinicalSitemanagersinformedastoabsence/tardiness

5. Arriveateachlearningsitepreparedtolearn,assignedreadingiscompleted,thestudenthas

materialsfortakingnotes,andthestudentisdressedappropriately.

6. Submitassignedcourseworkorrequireddocumentationonitsduedate.

7. Treatallpersonsandpropertywithrespect.

8. Observetheprivacyandconfidentialityofallpersons.

9. Participateinclassdiscussionsandinteamprojects.

10. Acceptconstructivecriticismtoimproveskills

The following is a list of behaviors that constitute as unprofessional and disruptive. Be Advised:

Hospitalsmayfireanemployeewhoexhibitsanyofthebehaviorslistedbelow.Astudent

shallbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionincludingpossibledismissalforanyofthesebehaviors

includingbutnotlimitedto:

1. Frequent absences and/or tardiness.

2. Failure to submit documentation on time, or falsifying documentation.

3. Abusive, lewd, foul, or threatening behavior to patients, other students, faculty, or clinical

staff members

4. Student was observed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

5. Student was observed committing plagiarism, or cheating, or stealing.

6. Student was observed deliberately damaging College or Hospital property.

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PROFESSIONALAFFILIATION

Students are expected to join the professional organization: Association of Surgical

Technologists,Inc.Studentmembershipfeeisusually$45.00.Benefitsinclude:

TheSurgicalTechnologistjournal(12‐monthsubscription)

LowerregistrationforthenationalCertificationExam

Lowerregistrationfeesforthenationalconference

Low‐costmalpracticeinsurance

AvoiceinthenationalandlocalpoliciesaffectingtheSurg.Tech.Profession

***Students will be asked to purchase the Gold Student Bundle for $247.00 which includes the

membership fee, the National Certification Exam fee, and the cost of the Exam Study Guide.

RETURNINGSTUDENTS

Astudentwhoisunsuccessfulduetoacademicornonacademicreasonsandwishestoreturn

totheprogramwillbeconsideredforre‐entryonthebasisoffollowingmerits:

1. Thestudent’sacademicstanding,attendance,clinicalskills,attitudeandbehaviorsduring

hisorherinvolvementwiththeprogram.

2. Clear reasoning for the student leaving the program including academic, finances, job

schedule,home,andfamilyissues.

3. Resolutionorthepotentialforresolutionofthereason(s)forleavingtheprogram.

4. Development of a Student SuccessPlan inorder for the student tobe considered for re‐

admission.Resourcestohelpdevelopthisplanmayincludebutarenotlimitedto,academic

support,financialaid,academicorpersonalCounseling,orconsultationwiththeDisability

ResourceCenterasitisappliedcasebycasebasis.

5. The faculty and clinical instructor’s judgment on the student’s potential to successfully

completetheclassroomandclinicalphaseofthetraining.

6. Theavailabilityofspaceandresourcesintheprogram.

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Thedecisiontoallowthestudenttore‐entertheProgramshallbeatthediscretionofthe

ProgramDirectorafterconsultationwiththeDirectoroftheAlliedHealthProgramsandthe

DeanofMath,ScienceandTechnologyDivision.

The Student Success Plan will be developed in collaboration with program faculty and

academiccounselor.Thestudentwillbenotifiedoncethedecisionhasbeenmadeandthe

processforre‐entrywillbediscussed.Thiswillinclude:

Reviewofdeficienciesinstudentperformancetostopoutwithinprogram

Studentsuccessplanstrategiesincludingresourcestosupportsuccessfullycompletion

Pointofre‐entryandspecificpreparationand/oracademic/skillsdemonstrations

Studentresponsibilitiesincarryingoutplan

Student will notify Program Director of intention to re‐enter program during open

applicationperiod for subsequent cohort (January 15-April 1). Studentwill benotifiedof

officialre‐entryfollowingnormaladmissionsprocedures.Studentwillbeexpectedtoattend

new cohort orientation and resubmit/update any requested admissions requirements

(backgroundcheck,drugtest,physical,andimmunizationdocumentation).

Thestudentisresponsibleformeetingexpectationsoftheplanandwillmakeregularcontact

withtheacademiccounselor.TheProgramDirectorisresponsibleformonitoringtheplan

andtoassistthestudentwithresourcestopromotesuccess.IfatanygiventimetheStudent

isnon‐compliantwiththeplan,anearlyalertwillbesentactivatingfurtherstudentsupport

systemsavailableatSkylineCollege.

SURGICALTECHNOLOGYCLUB

TheSTClubisoneofseveralclubsonthecollegecampus.EachClubisrequiredtocreateand

abidebyaconstitution,electofficers,andcreateandadministerabudget.TheSTClubhas

no dues, but monies are available through the Skyline Organization and Club Council

(S.O.C.C.) part of the Student Activities Office. The club members may also engage in

fundraising activities according to rules of the S.O.C.C. Monies can be used to fund club

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outings,activitiestohonorSurgicalTechnologistWeek(September),andfortheGraduation

ceremony.

SMOKING

Skyline College is a NON‐SMOKING campus. Smoking is prohibited inside healthcare

buildings(hospitalsandclinics).

STRESSANDTHESURGICALTECHNOLOGYSTUDENT

This course is extremely stressfulmentally, physically, and emotionally. Stress has been

knowntoleadtoillnessandinjury.Toreduceorpreventtheeffectsofstress,thestudentis

stronglyencouragedtoadoptthefollowingrecommendations:

REST‐6to8hoursanight.Stressplacesanincreaseddemandontheenergyreserve.

EXERCISE‐20minutesofaerobicactivity3timesaweek.Thishelpsinthreeways:1)relieves

nervoustension;2)increasesstrengthandenduranceneededintheO.R.;and3)promotesa

restfulsleeppattern.Simplewalkingisanaerobicactivity.

NUTRITION–3healthfulmealsaday,especiallyBreakfast,toreplenishtheenergystores

tappedbystress.Actuarialresearchshowsthat75%ofall industrialaccidentshappento

peoplewhodonoteatbreakfast!

DRUGS‐Alcohol,caffeine,nicotineandothersstressthebodyandinterferewitharestful

sleepingpattern.Avoidthem.

ThestudentwillbepracticinginaHIGHRISKENVIRONMENT,caringforHUMANLIVES.The

SurgicalTechnologystudentis,therefore,obligatedtoobtainadequaterestandnutritionto

meetthedemandsoftheirpractice.

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TUITION

Fees* Amount

SkylineEnrollmentFee($46perunit)x33.5unitstotal** $1,541

Non‐ResidentFee($258perunit)x33.5unitstotal $8,643

Parking,HealthCenter,StudentBody,StudentUnion,etc. ~$146

PhysicalExaminationandImmunizations(Skyline/OwnMD) $110/$240

ProfessionalAssociationMembershipandCertificationExamination $247

BackgroundCheck,DrugScreening,andCPRCard ~$198

TextbooksanMisc.Supplies $350

TotalResidentFees $2,592

TotalNon‐ResidentFees $9,694

*FeesaresubjecttochangepertheCaliforniaStateAssembly

**Enrollmentfeesarepaideachsemester

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WAVERRELEASE

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WORKER’SCOMPENSATION

POLICYANDPROCEDUREFORSTUDENTSINJUREDATTHECOLLEGE

Ifastudentbecomesillorisinjuredwhileinclasss/heshould:

1. ReporttheincidenttotheInstructoroftheSurgicalTechnologyProgram.

2. ObtaintreatmentattheHealthCenter.

3. FileanIncident Report withtheInstructorwithin24hoursoftheincident.

POLICYFORINJURIESOREXPOSEDTOBODYSUBSTANCESATCLINICALROTATIONSITE

Definitions:“BodySubstances”includetissueand/orbodyfluids,especiallybloodandfluids

contaminatedwithblood.“Exposure”meansthesubstancecontactedbareorbrokenskin

and/ormucousmembranes.Thestudentshould:

1. Immediately report accident, injury, needle stick, splash, or other exposure to body

substances.ReporttotheInstructoroftheSurgicalTechnologistprogramandtheO.R.Nurse

ManagerorChargeNurse.

2. Follow the Hospital’s protocol for employees regarding accidents or body substance

exposures.

a. Obtaintreatment

b. Completeallmandatoryhospitalforms(exceptWorker’sComp)

c. Keepcopiesforyourrecords

d. CompletetheSurgicalTechnologyProgram’sIncidentReport

e. CompleteSkyline’sWorkers’CompensationForm

f. SubmitallformstotheProgramInstructorASAP

IftheChancellor’sOfficeoftheSanMateoCommunityCollegeDistrictacceptstheWorkers’

Compensationclaimforms,acopywillbesenttothestudent.Ifnot,thestudentisobligated

topaythefeesfortreatmentrendered.Thestudentisadvisedtokeeptheseformsandany

correspondence in a safe place for up to four (4) years. If the healthcare facility where

treatmentwasobtainedbillsthestudent,heorsheshouldsubmitacopyoftheWorkers’

Compensationformstothehospitalbillingoffice.See Appendix E for a sample of the Incident

Report.

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COURSEDESCRIPTIONS

MEDA415:LAWANDETHICSFORALLIEDHEALTHPROFESSIONALS

Legalrelationshipsofphysiciansandpatients,contractualagreements,professionalliability,

malpractice,medical practice acts, informed consent, and bio‐ethical issues. Emphasis is

placedonlegalterms,professionalattitudes,andtheprinciplesandbasicconceptsofethics

andlawsinvolvedinprovidingmedicalservicesforthealliedhealthprofessional.

SURG440:BASICSCIENCESFORSURGICALTECHNOLOGY

Reviewofhumananatomy for surgicalprocedures and commondisease states requiring

surgicalintervention.Thecoursealsocoversmicrobiologyandoperatingroommedications

pertinenttothesurgicaltechnologist.

SURG441:PATIENTCARECONCEPTS

This course provides the student with a theoretical and practical understanding of the

technologyandpracticesusedincaringforapatientundergoingasurgicalprocedure.

SURG451:SURGICALSKILLSLAB

DuringSURG451,thestudentisexpectedtoacquireanddevelopclinicalskillsatthelevelof

abeginner.Thestudentwillreceiveaskillschecklist(AppendixA).Everyweek,additional

hours must be documented to practice skills. The skills must be demonstrated at an

“acceptable” level to the instructor. The student is expected to practice these skills

independently(withoutsupervision)andingroups.Thestudentwillprepareforthefinal

skillsevaluationattheendofthesemester.Thefinalskillsevaluationiscumulativeandwill

beperformedinasimulatedmocksurgery.Thisclassisamandatoryrequirementandthe

studentmustreceiveagradeof“pass”toprogresstoSURG443:ClinicalPractice.

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SURG442:SURGICALSPECIALTIES

Coversthemostcommonproceduresandequipmentutilizedbythesurgical technologist

during specialty surgery. These surgeries include neurological, cardiac and pediatric

procedures.Preparesthestudentforthenationalcertificationexamination. Thiscourseisa

series of lectures, demonstrations and online videos of the various surgical specialties.

Courseworkincludesstudyquestionsfromthetextandweeklyquizzes.TheFinalExamis

200multiple‐choicequestionscoveringMEDA415,SURG440,441,442andisgradedby

Scantron.The student must achieve a grade of 75% or better to pass the Surgical Technology

Program.

SURG443:CLINICALPRACTICEFORSURGICALTECHNOLOGY

Moststudentswillhaveone8‐weekClinicalRotationateachoftwo(2)differenthospitals

selected by the Instructor. The site selection will be based in part on proximity to the

student’shomeandthestudent’scompatibilitywiththeO.R.environment.To pass this course,

the student must 1) complete a minimum of 500 hours and, 2) achieve skills in surgical technology

at the level of an Advance Beginner (See Final Evaluation, Appendix C). They must also achieve

the Standard Level of Case Requirements (Appendix D).

The student is to be assigned to appropriate learning opportunities while in Clinical. A

Preceptormustalwaysbeimmediatelyavailabletoscrub‐inwiththestudent.Sometimes,a

HospitalmaybeshortofO.R.staffandmayaskthestudentto“fill‐in”.Astudentmay not be

assignedinplaceofatrainedemployee.Thispolicyisinplacetoprotectthepatientfrom

harm,andthestudentandthehospitalfromlegalliability.

SURG 443: Clinical Practice for Surgical Technology isgradedasCredit/NoCredit(pass/fail).

Ifforanyreasonthestudentisnotabletocompleteaclinicalrotation,whetherduetolack

ofproficiencyinskillsorunprofessionalbehaviors,orduetotheSite‐requestedremovalof

thestudentfromtheClinicalSite,s/hewillreceiveaNoCredit(fail)forthatclass.

To complete the program, the student MUST PASS SURG 443.

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CLINICALTRAINING(SURG443):DOCUMENTATION

Prior to beginning Clinical Training, the studentwill receive the Clinical Handbook. The

HandbookcontainsClinicalObjectivesforeveryweektoguidethestudentandhisorher

Preceptorinthetraining.TheobjectivesareusedbythePreceptortoevaluatethestudent's

weeklyperformance.TheseWeeklyClinicalEvaluationsaredue every Wednesday.Attheend

of the First Rotation, the Preceptors will be asked to complete a Final Evaluation. (See

Appendix B).TheFirstRotationEvaluation isgradedtogive feedback to thestudentand

identifyareaswherethestudentneedsimprovement.TheFinalClinicalEvaluationisgraded

asPass/Fail.To pass the Surgical Technologist Program, the student MUST satisfactorily meet

the Clinical Objectives by receiving a Passing grade on the Final Clinical Evaluation (see

Appendix C).

Documentation:TimeCard

The hours that the student has spent in the Clinical Training must be verified by the StudentTime

Card. This is to be signed DAILY by the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager. Each week, the student

submits the Time Card along with the other required documents. (See below). Topassthiscourse,

the student must train for a minimum of 500 hours and remain in training until the

completionoftheSpringsemester.

Documentation:ClinicalJournal

During the First Clinical Rotation, the student is expected to submit a report of a surgical procedure

for every day of training during the previous week. The report is to follow a specific format. It is

submitted for review by the Instructor every Wednesday. These reports are used as a learning tool

to record the Clinical experience and as an evaluation tool for the Instructor. In addition, this has

been proven helpful in reducing stress when the student uses it to vent his/her feelings about

Clinical. The contents of these reports are kept in strictest confidence. While the reports are only

required for the First Clinical Rotation, the student is encouraged to keep documenting his/ her

experiences throughout both rotations.

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Documentation:SurgicalCaseTrackingLog

Thestudentisexpectedtodocumentproficiencyonanumberofselectedtypesofsurgical

procedures.ThestudentwillbegivenadiscwiththeCaseTrackingprogramthatallowsthe

studenttotracktheseprocedures.AsummaryissubmittedtotheInstructorattheendof

thesemester.(SeeAppendixD).Topassthiscourse,thestudentmustdocumentaminimum

of125ofselectedtypesofsurgicalproceduress/heiscapableofperformingindependentof

thePreceptor.

Documentation:ClinicalSkillsChecklistThe student is also expected to acquire a minimum number of selected skills. It is the

student’sresponsibilitytoseekoutopportunitiestolearntheseskillsanddocumentthem

ontheClinicalSkillsChecklist(SeeSampleinAppendixB).TheChecklistwillbecollectedat

thecloseofeachrotationandreviewedbytheInstructor.Topassthiscourse,thestudent

mustacquiretherequiredminimumnumberofselectedskills.

SURG455:CERTIFICATIONEXAMPREPCOURSE

PreparationandreviewfortheCertifiedSurgicalTechnologist(CST)examinationofferedby

theNationalBoardofSurgicalTechnologyandSurgicalAssisting.

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DIRECTORYDepartmentofScience,Math,andTechnology(SMT) Office(650)738–4221

Fax(650)738–4299

RaymondHernandez,MPH

DeanofScience,Math,andTechnology

Office(650)738–4354

IjazAhmed,MD

DirectorofAlliedHealthPrograms

Office(650)738–4457

AlanaUtsumi

ProgramServicesCoordinator

Office(650)738‐4310

AliceErskine,MSNRNCSTCNOR

DirectorofSurgicalTechnology

Office(650)738–4470

Cell(510)427–9148

[email protected]

JayOlivares,BSNCST

DirectorofClinicalEducation

Office(650)738–4416

Cell(510)359–3101

[email protected]

InstructionalAide

TBA

Office(650)738–4416

Note:Please,makeeveryefforttodiscussyourconcernsduringregularofficehours(0800‐

1700).KEEPthephonenumbersoftheinstructorshandyincaseofanemergency.

Alice’scellphonenumberisforEmergenciesONLY!

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APPENDIXA:SKILLSLABFINALEVALUATION

(SAMPLEPAGE)

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NOTE:SURG451canonlybetakenwithagradeofP/NP.Topasstheclass,thestudentmustachieveaminimumgradeof75pointsoutof100,or75%onthefinalskillsevaluation.AsecondandFINALattemptwillbegivenforstudentswhodonotmeettheminimumgrade.Agradeof74%orlessonthesecondandfinalattemptwillresultinagradeofN/Pforthecourse.Thisformisasampleandsubjecttochange.

4 3 2 1 1. Proper OR Attire Dressed in proper

OR attire Missing article Missing two or

more articles Missing three or more articles

2. Verification of Sterility

Sterility of all instruments and supplies were verified

One item unverified

Two or more items unverified

Three or more items unverified

3. Opening Sterile Field

Sterile field was opened accordingly

1 field was opened inappropriately

2 or more fields were opened inappropriately

3 or more fields were opened inappropriately

4. Opening Sterile Supplies

All supplies were opened appropriately

1 item was opened inappropriately

2 or more supplies were opened inappropriately

3 or more supplies were opened inappropriately

5. Hand Scrub Covered all surfaces

Missing 1 surface Missing 2 or more surfaces

Missing 3 or more surfaces

6. Hand Drying Hand drying correctly

Hand towel touched scrubs but was changed

Hand towel touched scrubs and was ignored

Hand Drying inappropriately

7. Gowning Gowning appropriately

N/A N/A Gowning inappropriately

8. Gloving Gloving according to close glove technique

N/A N/A Gloving incorrectly

9. Sharps Safety All sharps were secured and accounts for

1 sharp unsecured or unaccounted for

2 or more sharps unsecured or unaccounted for

3 or more sharps unsecured or unaccounted for

10. Surgical Counts All counts were performed appropriately

1 count was missed or performed inappropriately

2 or more counts were missed or performed inappropriately

3 or more counts were missed or performed inappropriately

11. Draping Mayo Stand

Mayo stand draped correctly

N/A N/A Mayo stand draped incorrectly

12. Time Out Time out preformed before surgery start; participated appropriately

Time out performed before surgery start; participated inappropriately

Time out performed after surgery start

Time out not performed

13. Initial Counts Counts were performed appropriately

1 item was unaccounted for

2 or more items were unaccounted for

3 or more items were unaccounted for

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APPENDIXB:SURG443:CLINICALSKILLSCHECKLIST

(SamplePage)

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Student: Askanurseorsurgicaltechatyoursitetoinitial yourabilitytoperformtheseskills.Then, have them sign next to their initials at the end of this form.Evaluator: Pleaseobservethestudentforcompetencyinthefollowingskills.Verifybysigningattheendofthisform.Thankyou. Pass Fail No Exp. 1. Transporting Patients to the O.R.

a. Stretcher b. Bed c. Crib d. Wheelchair

2. Second Circulator Duties a. Preparation of Patient for Anesthesia

1. Transfer patient from stretcher to OR table 2. Secure patient, use of arm-boards 3. Position patient for spinal/epidural

b. Positioning the Patient 1. Supine 2. Jackknife 3. Lithotomy 4. Fracture Table 5. Supine for Hand 6. Supine for Knee Arthroscopy 7. Lateral for Thoracic/Urology 8. Head and Neck 9. Lateral for Hip 10. Prone

c. Set-up for Endoscopy d. Set-up Hypothermia Blanket e. Set-up Liposuction machine f. Set-up Headlights g. Cleaning/Outdating/Putting Away Go-backs h. Picking Cases i. Labor and Delivery

i. Scrubbing in a C-Section ii. Assist w/ Vaginal Delivery

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APPENDIXC:FINALCLINICALSKILLSEVALUATION

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Student:_____________________________________Date________________

Evaluator(s):_________________________________________________________________

Evaluator:Topassthiscourse,thestudent’stechnicalandprofessionalskillsmustbeatthelevelofanAdvancedBeginner.Thisisdefinedasaprofessionalcapableofmakingchoicesandemonstratingindependentpracticemorethan90%ofthetimeoncasesforwhichs/hehasexperience.S/hemustbeindependentonatleast5differentsurgicalprocedurescoveringavarietyofsurgicalspecialties.Thankyou.

Criteria/Category

1. Studentscrubsindependentlyonatleast5differentprocedures. PASS FAIL(Pleaselisttheseprocedures)

1.____________________________

2.____________________________

3.____________________________

4.____________________________

5.____________________________

COMMENT:

2. Studentmakesefforttoobtainassignment;preparesbyobtaininginformationregardingDr’spreferencecard,procedure,A&P. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

3. Studentfollowsprinciplesofasepsisconsistently. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

4. Studentconsistentlyidentifieswhenaseptictechniqueisbroken. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

5. Studentmakesappropriatecorrectionwhenbreaksoccur. PASS FAIL

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COMMENT:

6.Onroutinecases,studentsetsupMayostandandbacktableinanorganizedandefficientmanner. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

7. Studentdemonstratesknowledgeofinstrumentationinatleastfour(4)surgicalspecialties. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

8. Studentcorrectlyidentifiessuturesandtheirappropriateusage. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

9. Studentcorrectlyidentifiesmeds,theirusesandactions. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

10. Studentaccuratelylabelsmeds;studentprovidesinfotosurgeon,anesthesiologist&circulatorrenameandquantityofmedsused. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

11. Studentinitiatesspongeandsharpscounts;studentperformscountsaccuratelyandinatimelyandefficientmanner. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

12. Studentdemonstratesincreasingspeedinpassinginstrumentsandsuturesinasafemanner. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

10. Studentdemonstratesincreasingabilitytoanticipatesurgeon’sneeds.

PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

15.Studentrespondstoconstructivecriticismprofessionally. PASS FAIL COMMENT:

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14.Studentcommunicateswithteammembersinanappropriateandeffectivemanner.

PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

15. Studentispunctual. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

16. Studentusesfreetimeeffectively;e.g./cleaning,pickingcases,assistingotherO.R.teams.

PASS FAIL

COMMEMT:

17. Studentdemonstratesprinciplesofcostcontainment. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

18. StudentdemonstratescharacteristicsandskillsofasurgicaltechnologistatthelevelofanAdvancedBeginnerandisemployable. PASS FAIL

COMMENT:

Evaluator’sSignature:_____________________________________________________

Student’sSignature:_______________________________________________________

Student’sComments:_____________________________________________________

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APPENDIXD:SURGICALCASETRACKINGLOG

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INSTRUCTIONSONUSINGYOURCLINICALCASETRACKINGLOG(Version2.0‐2007)

1.Welcometothe2007versionoftheClinicalCaseTrackingLog(CCTL).Thissoftwarehas

beenupdatedfrompreviousversionsandshouldbecompatibleonmostcurrentMicrosoft

Windows© based operating systems. To get started, insert the CD‐R disc into your

computer'sCDdrive.ThiswillbetheD‐driveonmostcomputers.

3.IftheCDdoesnotRunimmediately,clicktheStartbuttonandthenclickMyComputer.

YouwillnowseeaniconnamedDVD/CD‐RWDrive(D:).ClickthisicontoRuntheCDinyour

drive.

4.TheMS‐EXCEL©iconwillappear,withtheCCTLtag,onyourdesktop.YoumustnowSave

andre‐namethisfile.Todoso,clickFileonyourToolBarandthenclickSaveAs.Re‐name

yourfileandmoveittoaFilelocationofyourchoice.Itmaybeveryhandytojustkeepthis

fileonyourDesktop.

5.IMPORTANT:ThisprogramrunsMS‐EXCEL©inthebackground.Becausethereisnoauto‐

savefeaturebuiltintoMS‐EXEL©,YOUMUSTSAVEYOURDATAFREQUENTLY,oryoumay

loseallorpartofyourwork.

6.Thereare19weeksshownforeachcaseactivity.Check thedatesandcorrect themas

needed.

7.TheIndexofCaseswassetupforyousothatyoucanenterandtrackimportantcourse

andpersonaldataasneeded.

8.Thetotalsboxeswillautomaticallytallyasyouenteryourcompletedcasesoneachofthe

worksheets.TheoveralltotalswillautomaticallytallyontheProgramTotalsforyouroverall

casesummaries.

9.WhenyouhavesuccessfullycopiedtheCCTLprogramtoyourcomputer,pleasereturnthe

CDtoyourprofessor.

10.YouarenowreadytogetstartedandbestoflucktoyoufromtheentireCCTLteam.

A sampleof theFinal Summaryof thisExcel Spreadsheet isbelow.Thisprogramwillbe

availableonWebAccessordirectlyfromtheInstructor.

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