Module A Introduction to Surgical Technology SYLLABUS

COURSE NAME: Introduction to Surgical Technology CLOCK HOURS: 112 INSTRUCTOR: TBA OFFICE PHONE: (248) 440-6020 EMAIL: info@abcott.edu CLASS HOURS: DAY- 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM (M-TH) EVE - 5:00 PM TO 9:00 PM (M-F) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Surgical Technology, scope of practice and tasks and responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist, Patient-centered care, physiological needs and therapeutic communication. Introduction to medical law and ethics, hospital administration, operating room environment and environmental hazards COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, the Student will be able to:

• Understand the scope of practice, tasks and responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist
• Understand Patient-centered care and Maslow Hierarchy
• Understand Medical Law and Ethics
• Understand Hospital Administration and Organization
• Understand Operating Room Environment
• Understand Effective Communication and Teamwork
• Understand Transporting, Transferring, and Positioning of the patient
• Understand Environmental Hazards

TEXTS: Surgical Technology, 4th Edition Principles and Practice (ISBN: 9780721696935) by Joanna Kotcher Fuller (Elsevier) Disclaimer: Textbooks frequently change editions, so please be sure to check with the school to verify the current ISBN of the textbook. OTHER SUPPLIES: Student Handbook

• Students will be provided the handbook and are responsible for reading and understanding the Abcott Institute Student Handbook.
• If you have trouble locating a copy or understanding its contents, please see the registrar or instructor as soon as possible to avoid any misunderstandings. Following the attached outline, instructors will use the provided textbooks and additional materials to help students develop mastery of the material through lecture, group discussion, lab practices, audio/visual tools and hands-on supervision. Basic lesson plans are provided in this manual and are supplemented with the enclosed materials

METHODS OF EVALUATION:

• Tests will consist of multiple choices and possibly matching, fill in the blank and short answer. The instructor will go over the number of tests and quizzes to be taken.
• Class participation will include a report, worksheets, book checks of completed exercises, group in-class assignments, Internet assignments, and assignments off of the textbook. Late work will only be accepted if student informed instructor ahead of time that they would need to miss class.
• Final exam: Final test must be taken.
• Optional extra credit assignment: Instructor may assign extra credit assignment or a class project, which must be completed.

MAKE-UP TESTS:

• Tests will be taken as a class at the time specified on the schedule unless other arrangements are made PRIOR TO the regularly scheduled time.
• If a student fails to take a test without making arrangements, the score for that test will be recorded as a ZERO. Make up tests must be completed within 7 days except for extraordinary circumstances.
• Extraordinary circumstances may require documentation.

Grading Method:

Grading Scale:

90-100 A 80- 89.9 B 70-79.99 C Below 70 F *The class must be completed with a 70 or higher to receive a passing grade

Cheating Don’t

• Do not use books, notes or any materials other than those specified at the time of testing. Do not exchange information with a classmate during the test or afterwards with a classmate who has not yet taken the test.
• Failure to abide by the rules on cheating even once will result in dismissal from this course with a grade of “F”.
• Further information regarding plagiarism is included with the report assignment.

Attendance:

• Unexcused absences in excess of (3) three will result in a failing grade for the course.

Failure to attend class will result in a final course grade of “F”
Being prepared for class means always bringing your text, your medical dictionary and your notebook containing all handouts received up to that point as well as all returned participation assignments.

Academic Dishonesty

Any form of academic dishonesty, cheating, plagiarizing, or other academic misconduct is prohibited. “Plagiarism may result from: (1) failing to cite quotations and borrowed ideas, (2) failing to enclose borrowed language in quotation marks, and (3) failing to put summaries and paraphrases in your own words”.
Academic dishonesty may be defined as, but is not limited to, intentionally trying to deceive by:

• Claiming credit for the work of another person, using information from a web page or source without citing the reference
• Fraudulently using someone else’s work on an exam, paper, or assignment
• Recycling your own work from another course
• Purchasing papers or materials from another source and presenting them as your own
• Attempting to obtain exams/ materials/ assignments in advance of the date of administration by the instructor
• Impersonating someone else in a testing situation
• Providing confidential test information to someone else
• Submitting the same assignment in two different classes without requesting both instructor’s permission
• Allowing someone else to copy or use your work
• Using someone else’s work to complete your own
• Altering documents, transcripts or grades
• Forging a faculty/ staff member’s signature

In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed through regular college procedures as a result of academic dishonesty, the instructor has the authority to assign an “f” or a “zero” for the exercise, paper, or examination, or to assign an “f” for the course.

Classroom conduct policy

ABCOTT INSTITUTE HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT IN THE CLASSROOM.

• The instructor has primary responsibility for control over classroom behavior and maintenance of academic integrity.
• He/ She can order temporary removal or exclusion from the classroom of any student engaged in disruptive conduct, or conduct which violates the general rules and regulations of the Institute.
• Disruptive behavior in the classroom that obstructs or disrupts the learning environment is defined as:
  • Offensive language
  • Harassment of students or professors
  • Repeated outbursts from a student which disrupt the flow of instruction or prevent concentration on the subject taught
  • Failure to cooperate in maintaining classroom decorum
  • Continued use of any electronic or other noise or light emitting device which disturbs others, such as:
    • Cell phones
    • Palm pilots
    • Laptop computers
    • Portable electronic devices
• Students who are removed from class for disruptive behavior will not be allowed to return until the issue is resolved.

NOTE:

This syllabus is a master syllabus. Specific course requirements are subject to revision at the discretion of the individual instructor. A course syllabus will be provided the first day of class.