STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe the role of the surgical technologist and the surgical team members.

 II.     Identify physical aspects of the surgical environment.

 III.    Analyze ethical, moral, and legal aspects of surgical practice.

 IV.     Describe safe patient care practices.

 V.      Describe aseptic practice.

 VI.     Identify surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.

 VII.    Describe safe handling practices for surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.

 VIII.   Analyze aspects of workplace management, self-management, and professional management.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Surgical Technology

 II.     Patient Care Concepts

 III.    Asepsis, Sterilization, and Disinfection

 IV.     Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies