ST 215 - O.R. Skills Lab II

This skills lab is designed to build upon the basic foundations learned and practiced in the previous skills lab ST205. All aspects of learned sterile technique will continue into this course. The student will be exposed to more advanced draping techniques specific to surgical specialties such as orthopedics, OBGYN, ENT and laparoscopic surgical cases. Multimedia resources will be utilized for repetitive learning when not in the skills lab. This skills lab is designed to focus on practice in the areas of reading preference cards, supply selection, setting up all instruments and supplies aseptically, draping, passing instruments, passing any medications, all closing procedures and application of dressings specific to 5 different surgical procedures. Practice of the setups and all nuances specific to these types of surgical procedures will be to proficiency and demonstrated through competencies and a final exam. Safety and professionalism are the hallmarks of this profession. Students practice working effectively, professionally and safely within a surgical team and department for safe delivery of patient care. Students are introduced to instruments specific to the specialty they are setting up. Through immersive and experiential learning this lab provides an environment for repetitive practice and guidance for certified surgical technologist instructors in fully functioning operating rooms

Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/90/0/90 Prerequisite(s): ST 205 O.R. Skills Lab I and ST 130 Pharmacology . Corequisite(s): None.