SGT 203 - Surgical Technologist Capstone

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods
Prepare for the National Surgical Technology Certification Exam through review and practice exams. Includes review of perioperative patient care, intraoperative/postoperative procedures and protocols; and standards for equipment, instruments, supplies, sterilization, and maintenance. Also includes review of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and surgical pharmacology.

Prerequisite(s): SGT 201 , SGT 201LB , SGT 201LC , SGT 202LC , and WRT 102

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of the role of the surgical technologist in the first scrub role.
Demonstrate understanding of the patient in the perioperative setting.

Performance Objectives:

Discuss aspects of the responsibilities of surgical technologist relevant to the National Surgical Technology Certification Exam.

Outline:

National Certification Exam Review
1. Review of perioperative patient care
  1. Preoperative preparations
  2. Intraoperative procedures
  3. Postoperative procedures
2. Review of care, protocol, and standards including sterilization and maintenance
  1. Equipment
  2. Instruments
  3. Supplies
3. Review of basic sciences
  1. Anatomy
  2. Physiology
  3. Microbiology
  4. Surgical pharmacology
Practice Exams and Study Tips in Preparation for the National Certification Exam in Surgical Technology

Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2020/2021