ST252 Skills Assessment II (0 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): A grade of 80% (BC) or better in ST170 , and 85% (B) or better in ST171 . Concurrent enrollment in ST250 , ST251 .
This course is an exam that assesses the demonstration of the clinical skills necessary in order to proceed into ST270/ST280 Clinical Practicum.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate the correct method of performing a surgical scrub, donning sterile gown and gloves of self and other surgical team members.
2. Drape and correctly prepare a back table and mayo stand in preparation for all of the five basic procedures, including basic instruments, sutures, and drapes in less than 20 minutes.
3. Open and accept surgical supplies.
4. Accept and correctly label medications; also perform a “pause for the cause” to identify the patient.
5. Apply sterile drapes correctly and efficiently.
6. Initiate and complete surgical counts for all the basic procedures.
7. Pass surgical instruments for all five of the basic surgical procedures.
8. Handle sharps in a safe and effective manner; dispose of sharps and hazardous materials appropriately.
9. Remove drapes from the patient, remove their gown and gloves, and dispose of this material properly.
10. Demonstrate aseptic technique, including awareness of breaks in technique, proper and efficient correction of breaks, openness to being informed of breaks in technique, and professional manner in informing others of breaks in technique.