1. Human Anatomy• Identify the basic organizational structures of the human body, including general organization and terms of reference.
• Classify different body systems for arrangement and function.
• Identify and analyze the various kinds of tissue that make up organs and identify the characteristics, structure, and location.
• Recognize various surgical procedures and how human anatomy is relevant.
• Recognize and understand human anatomy in order to better understand surgical procedures.
2. Preoperative Preparation• Recognize proper surgical attire and the principles for donning the attire.
• Select proper instrumentation and supplies.
• Apply the principles of aseptic technique.
• Identify all elements of the pre-operative stage by correctly identifying the patient, correct surgeon, correct procedure, and correct location of procedure.
• Use proper modes of transportation and movement as it pertains to the patient during transition into the operating room environment.
• Review and interpret patient charts in order to attain information such as diagnostic tests and interventions, laboratory charts, and any allergies which may exist.
3. Operative Procedures• Display professional behaviors and explain the importance of interdepartmental/peer relationship in the operating room setting.
• Identify sterile and non-sterile team members and explain the roles of each.
• Apply understanding of "TIME OUT" from safety and legal standpoints.
• Use the language of medical terminology in communication.
4. Asepsis• Explain the principles of aseptic technique.
• Describe various methods of decontamination: including various chemicals and systems which may be used to disinfect and sterilize inanimate objects.
• Perform the steps of a surgical hand wash.
5. Emergent Situations• Identify emergent situations.
• Identify and perform the roles of a Surgical Technologist on any given emergent occurrence.
• Identify and react to hemorrhage.
