Strelnik, Linda L.

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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi Fall 9-1-2006 SUR 201T.01: Surgical Procedures I Linda L. Strelnik University of Montana - Missoula, linda.strelnik@mso.umt.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Strelnik, Linda L., "SUR 201T.01: Surgical Procedures I" (2006). Syllabi. 10686. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/10686 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu.   1 1 COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY-UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA MISSOULA SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  Course Syllabus  Course number and Title: SUR 201T Surgical Procedures I                                                                Date Revised: Fall 2006  Semester Credit: 4  Contact Hours per Semester: 60  Lecture hours per week:  4 Prerequisites: Completion of all pre-requisite courses/concurrent    enrollment in SUR 202T  Instructor: Linda Strelnik, BS, CST/CFA   Address: University of Montana          College of Technology- Missoula          909 South Avenue West                   Missoula, MT 59801  Phone: 273-6384 (Home)   Office Number  243-7876      E-Mail Address:  linda.strelnik@mso.umt.edu Office Location: AD Building AD 07 Office Hours: By appointment  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 corner stone to more complex procedures in SUR 205T       2 2 COURSE SYLLABUS FORMAT SUR 201T  Course Description: A study of minor surgical procedures following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative stages in surgery.  Attendance Policy:  Attendance and participation are valued in this course.  Therefore, class attendance will be taken.  Students are required to notify the instructor (by phone or by e-mail Linda.strelnik@mso.umt.edu) prior to the class if unable to attend or if the student will be tardy.  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 instructor.  If a student misses an exam, the make-up test will have to be arranged.  The exam will need to be completed by the next 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 will be reduced by one percentage point for each tardy occurrence.  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.  Class begins promptly at 8:10 am on Monday and Tuesday  Students are expected to be prepared for class discussion by having completed assigned reading materials.  A Professionalism Grade will be included in the overall grade average for this course.     3 3 Other Policies:  Instructional Notes   Students will engage in class 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 scheduled class time.   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 with me in my office and be prepared to provide 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. Plagiarism 2. Misconduct during an examination or academic exercise 3. Unauthorized possession of examination or other course materials. 4. Tampering with course materials 5. Submitting false information 6. Submitting work previously presented in another course 7. Improperly influencing conduct 8. Substituting or arranging substitution for another student during an examination or other academic exercise 9. Facilitating academic dishonesty 10. Altering transcripts, grades, examinations or other academically related documents      4 4 The 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 cone is available for review online at http://www.umt.edu/sa/vpsa/index.cfm/page/1321    Required Text:    Title:  Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery  Author: Gruedemann  Publisher: Mosby   Title:  Pocket Guide to the Operating Room  Author: Maxine Golman  Publisher: F.A. Davis   Title:  Operating Room Techniques  Author: Berry/Kohn  Publisher: Mosby   Title:  ARON Standards of Practice  Author: ARON  Publisher: ARON   Title:  Instrumentation for the OR  Author: Brooks  Publisher: Mosby   Title:  Surgical Instruments Pocket Guide  Author: Wells and Bradley  Publisher: Saunders   Title:  Pathology for the Health Related Professions  Author: Saunders  Publisher: Damjon   5 5   Title:  Surgical Technology Principles and Practice  Author: Fuller  Publisher: Saunders   Title:  Surgical Technology Principles and Practice  Author: Fuller  Publisher: Saunders   SUR 201 COURSE OUTLINE:  Unit I:  Introduction to course and general protocols  Unit II:   Diagnostic Procedures  Unit III: General/Minor Procedures  Unit IV: Endoscopic Procedures  Unit V: Gastrointestinal Procedures (GI)  Unit VI: Radiation/Laser Hazards and Precautions   Unit VII: Obstetrics and Gynecology Procedures  Unit VIII: Genitourinary Procedures (GU)  Unit IX: Otorhinolaryngologic Procedures (ENT)  Unit X: Plastic & Reconstructive –Maxillofacial Procedures   Student Performance Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:     1: Describe 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 of the following categories that relate to specific minor surgical procedures:  a. Typical patient history b. Significant findings on physical assessment c. Diagnostic studies d. Probable hospital course e. Preparation for surgery f. Pathology and/or specimen g. General surgical rationale/scheme to include: a. Pre-op diagnosis   6 6 b. Patient position c. Anesthesia d. Prep e. Drapes f. Incision site g. Instrumentation h. Suture and needles i. Intra-operative medications j. Packs and supplies k. Equipment l. Drains  m. Dressing h. Step-by step surgical progression i. Surgical hazards and complications j. Early post-operative management   COURSE SYLLABUS FORMAT SUR 201  Student performance assessment methods and grading criteria: the evaluation process includes:    Unit exams:    50% of grade  Final Exam:    15% of grade  Student Presentation & Paper: 15% of grade  Study Guide Assignments: 10% of grade  Professionalism Grade  10% of grade     A 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 meeting with me to discuss options to assist you in the process of improving your grade.    SUPPLIES:  Three ring notebook for additional handouts & articles   7 7 SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SUR 201T  I have read and understand the contents of the SUR 201T 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 signed and returned to Linda Strelnik, instructor, no later than Tuesday, September 5, 2006.       

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