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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi9-2013AHST 201.50: Surgical Procedures I (Butte,Billings)Linda L. StrelnikUniversity of Montana - Missoula College, linda.strelnik@mso.umt.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationStrelnik, Linda L., "AHST 201.50: Surgical Procedures I (Butte, Billings)" (2013). Syllabi. 200.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/2001MISSOULA COLLEGE UM SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTCourse SyllabusCourse number and Title: AHST 201 Surgical Procedures IButte, BillingsDate Revised: Fall 2013Semester Credit: 4Contact Hours per Semester: OnlinePrerequisites: Completion of all pre-requisite courses/concurrent enrollment in AHST 200 and AHST 215Instructor: Linda Strelnik, BS, CST/CSFAAddress: Missoula College University of Montana 909 South Avenue West Missoula, MT 59801Phone: 360-2503 (Home) 243-7876 (Office)E-Mail Address: linda.strelnik.@mso.umt.eduOffice Location: AD Building 07, MC Campus, Missoula Office Hours: By appointment—please call at home anytime.Relationship to Program: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to correlate the knowledge and understanding of pertinent information on surgical procedures with a review of anatomy and discussion of perioperative surgical needs of the patient. This information will assist students to complete surgical case studies and is a comer stone to more complex procedures in AHST 2022COURSE SYLLABUS AHST 201Course Description: A study of minor surgical procedures following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative stages in surgery.Attendance Policy: Participation is valued in this course. Therefore, class attendance will be taken during any scheduled meetings. Students are expected to notify the instructor (by phone or by e-mail prior to the class if unable to attend or if  the student will be joining the discussion late.♦> Students may be asked to furnish a physician’s statement regarding an absence. The student is responsible for gathering any information or course materials he or she may have missed due to absence or tardiness.❖ Repeated absences will result in completion of a “Student Contract”. A student’s final grade will be decreased by one percentage point for each absence.❖ Unit tests will be proctored by your lab instructor. If  a student misses an exam, the make-up test will have to be arranged with the lab faculty. The exam will need to be completed by the next lab day or as arranged. No make-up exams may be taken after five days.❖ Chronic car problems, finances, jobs or job interviews are not valid excuses for missing class.❖ Tardiness will not be tolerated. It is disruptive to fellow students. The student’s final grade may be reduced by one percentage point for each tardy attendance.❖ Each case is considered by the instructor on an individual basis. It is up to the discretion of the instructor whether or not a student is meeting course objectives.❖ Your course of instruction should be your highest priority.♦> Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and mature manner at all times.❖ A Professionalism Grade will be included in the overall grade average for this course.3Other Policies:Instructional NotesStudents may engage in online discussions, small group cooperative learning activities and student presentations. Other teaching techniques to be utilized include, use of computer and video applications, and guest presentations. Assigned readings are to be read prior to any classroom time which might be scheduled. Assigned surgical procedure videos on the internet must be watched and reported on by the designated time, or it will result in a lowered Professionalism Grade.All homework assignments are due at the time of the exam for that unit. All online students are to e-mail the homework assignments as an attachment to Linda Strelnik on or before the date and time of the scheduled exam for that unit. Students are responsible for the material in the Study Guide Assignments and may be tested on that material.If you have special needs as an individual or as a group and require some accommodation, I encourage you to discuss it with me. Open communication will assist all of us in making this a successful venture for you. If you have questions regarding the course content or assignments please contact me.Disabilities: Qualified students with disabilities will receive accommodations in this course. Please speak to me and be prepared to furnish a letter from your DSS Coordinator.Students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University of Montana. Academic misconduct is defined as all forms of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to:1. Plagiarism2. Misconduct during an examination or academic exercise3. Unauthorized possession of examination or other course materials.4. Tampering with course materials5. Submitting false information6. Submitting work previously presented in another course7. Improperly influencing conduct48. Substituting or arranging substitution for another student during an examination or other academic exercise9. Facilitating academic dishonesty10. Altering transcripts, grades, examinations or other academically related documentsThe University of Montana-Missoula Student Conduct Code ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE DONE INDIVIDUALLY!For any Academic Dishonesty Occurrence, the students involved will be subject to dismissal from the Surgical Technology Program.All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The code is available for review online at http://www.umt.edu/sa/vpsa/index.cfm/page/1321.Required Text:Title: Alexander’s Surgical ProceduresAuthor: Rothrock/AlexanderPublisher: MosbyTitle: Pocket Guide to the Operating RoomAuthor: Maxine GolmanPublisher: F.A. DavisTitle: Operating Room TechniquesAuthor: Berry/KohnPublisher: MosbyTitle: Instrumentation for the ORAuthor: BrooksPublisher: MosbyTitle: Surgical Instruments Pocket GuideAuthor: Wells and BradleyPublisher: Saunders5Title: Pathology for the Health Related ProfessionsAuthor: SaundersPublisher: DamjonTitle: Surgical Technology Principles and PracticeAuthor: FullerPublisher: SaundersTitle: Surgical Technology Principles and Practice WorkbookAuthor: FullerPublisher: SaundersAHST 201 COURSE OUTLINE:Unit I: Introduction to course and general protocolsUnit II: Endoscopic UnitUnit III: General/Minor ProceduresUnit IV: Gastrointestinal Procedures (GI)Unit V: Radiation/Laser Hazards and PrecautionsUnit VI: Orthopedic ProceduresUnit VII: Obstetrics & Gynocology Procedrues (Ob/Gyn)Unit VIII: Otorhinolaryngologic Procedures (ENT)Student Performance Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:1: Describe minor surgical procedures in relationship to the total physiological aspects of the surgical experience.2: Correlate the knowledge and understanding of surgical specialties through the presentation o f the following categories that relate to specific minor surgical procedures:a. Typical patient historyb. Significant findings on physical assessmentc. Diagnostic studiesd. Probable hospital coursee. Preparation for surgeryf. Pathology and/or specimeng. General surgical rationale/scheme to include:a. Pre-op diagnosisb. Patient position6c. Anesthesiad. Prepe. Medication Labelingf. Drapesg- Incision siteh. Instrumentationi. Suture and needlesj- Intra-operative medicationsk. Packs and supplies1. Equipmentm. Drainsn. Dressingh. Step-by step surgical progressioni. Surgical hazards and complications j. Early post-operative managementStudent performance assessment methods and grading criteria: theevaluation process includes:Unit exams: 50% of gradeFinal Exam: 20% of gradeStudent Presentations & Paper: 15% of gradeAssignments: 5% of gradeProfessionalism Grade: 10% of GradeA Grade: 93-100%B Grade: 86-92%C Grade: 80-85%Any percentage point below 80% will receive an F grade. If you fail an exam, please set up a phone meeting with me to discuss options to assist you in the process of improving your grade.SUPPLIES: Three ring notebook for additional handouts & articles.7SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AHST 201I have read and understand the contents of the AHST 201 Surgical Procedures I Syllabus.I am familiar with the contents of the Student Conduct Code and agree to abide by them.I have had the opportunity to ask questions for clarification and understand my responsibilities as a surgical technology student in this course.Student Signature:_______________________________________Date:______________________This form must be electronically signed and e-mailed to Linda Strelnik, instructor, no later than Tuesday, August 27, 2013.

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