SURT 110 Leadership Skills for Surgical Tech

Course enhances the surgical technology program with interactive instruction on Leadership skills, Professional management, self management, group dynamics, teamwork, professionalism, communication, critical thinking, employability skills, and scope of practice.  

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Prerequisite

BIOL 105 and ALLH 101.

SURT 110Leadership Skills for Surgical Tech

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Prerequisite Narrative

BIOL 105 and ALLH 101.

III. Catalog Course Description

Course enhances the surgical technology program with interactive instruction on Leadership skills, Professional management, self management, group dynamics, teamwork, professionalism, communication, critical thinking, employability skills, and scope of practice.  

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Understand surgery from the prospective of the surgeon
• Develop a plan of action to secure employment in the health care field
• Compare and contrast leadership styles
• Assess current trends and employment opportunities for the ST
• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to Acknowledge the importance of professional organizations.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality in the workplace and HIPPA regulations
• Understand the importance of working quickly and effectively in trauma situations
• Demonstrate effective listening and speaking skills
• Gain knowledge and understanding of compassion and compassionate patient care
• Understand stress and stress management
• Analyze interview strategies
• Gain knowledge about professional development and the professional organizations associated with surgical technology
• Compare and contrast scope of practice for surgical team members.
• Understand the importance of and begin graduate level continued education
• Report on historical and surgical importance of hand washing
• Classify common types of conflict in the workplace
• Understand beginning knowledge of emergency preparedness for their jobs and their homes
• Develop a focused resume ready for presentation to the OR
• Apply the steps of problem solving processes for a given situation

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies