Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
ST 2121: Operating Room Techniques II
Catalog Description
| Credits | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 18.65 (8 lecture, 10.65 lab) |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | ST 2120 |
| Other requirements | None |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
This course covers knowledge on effective communication, conflict resolution and teamwork in the perioperative process. Emphasis will be on skin prep, positioning, instrument set-ups, draping, minimally invasive robotics, general surgery procedures, lasers, obstetrics, pediatrics and ear surgery.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
September, 2023
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Information Technology including patient records
- Minimally Invasive/Robotics
- Principles of Aseptic Technique
- Scrub/Gown/Gloving/Draping tables
- Dispensing and receiving medications
- Positions
- Skin prep and catheterization
- Patient draping
- Doctors preference cards or records
- Establishing the sterile field
- Surgical specialties (minimally invasive, hernia, breast, gastrointestinal, biliary, thyroid, parathyroid, ear, obstetrics, and pediatrics)
- Anatomy review-including incision options
- Pathophysiology
- Perioperative process
- Instrumentation
- Procedures
- Laser and laser safety
- Timeout process
- Effective communication, conflict resolution and teamwork
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Apply the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care.
- Show accountability as a health care professional.
- Utilize principles of safe positioning.
- Demonstrate role of the assistant circulator.
- Demonstrate role of scrubber.
- Identify and state use of specialty instruments.
- Establish the sterile field.
- Explain knowledge of surgical specialties listed above.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Written testing and assignments
- Return demonstration of each skill following aseptic technique
- Identification of specialty instruments
- Lab final practical exam
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Critical Thinking
- Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.
- Personal and Professional Accountability
- Students will take responsibility as active learners for achieving their educational and personal goals.
Special Information (if any)
Liability Insurance Care and Handling of sharps Standard Precautions