ST172 Skills Assessment I (0 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): A grade of 80% (BC) or better in ST115 . Concurrent enrollment in ST170  and ST171 .
This course is an exam that assesses the demonstration of the clinical skills necessary in order to proceed into ST250 and ST251.

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 a simple laparotomy procedure, including basic instruments, sutures, and drapes.
3. Accept and correctly place sterile surgical supplies.
4. Accept and correctly label medications.
5. Place sterile drapes correctly and efficiently.
6. Perform correct surgical counts.
7. 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.