Title: Surgical Technologist II (14056--II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Displaying Initiative in Surgical Situations
  Demonstrate procedures of a surgical technologist from start to finish in a perioperative setting.
  Display organizational skills.
Understanding Pharmacology in the Surgical Setting
  Explain the effects of a variety of medications on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative conditions.
  Describe types of anesthesia.
Understanding Surgical Techniques
  Describe mechanical surgical techniques and related safety issues.
  Describe thermal surgical techniques and related safety issues.
  Describe laparoscopic surgical techniques and related safety issues.
  Describe ultrasonic surgical techniques and related safety issues.
  Describe radiologic surgical techniques and related safety issues.
  Examine emerging surgical techniques.
  Identify ramifications of surgical implants.
Demonstrating Preoperative Procedures
  Explain the importance of the patient’s operative consent, the preoperative checklist, and other preoperative documentation, as appropriate.
  Assist with patient transfer and positioning.
  Simulate insertion, connection, and removal of an indwelling Foley catheter.
  Perform skin-preparation procedures.
  Verify safe environment for the patient.
  Create and maintain the sterile field.
  Set up instrumentation and perform preoperative surgical count.
  Measure and pour solutions.
  Drape patient for surgery.
Demonstrating Intraoperative Procedures
  Perform intraoperative surgical counts.
  Prepare and pass instruments.
  Prepare and handle suture material.
  Assemble electrosurgical unit (ESU) and other hemostatic equipment/drugs.
  Prepare tissue/culture specimens for lab.
  Assemble drains and equipment.
  Demonstrate the safe handling of sharps.
  Anticipate the needs of the team.
  Protect the sterile field.
  Perform closing and final surgical counts.
  Apply sterile dressings.
Demonstrating Postoperative Procedures
  Transfer the patient to a stretcher.
  Measure suction container contents.
  Perform postoperative cleanup procedures.
  Prepare instruments for decontamination/sterilization.
  Demonstrate terminal disinfection.
  Disassemble electrosurgical (ESU) unit and other hemostatic equipment.
Demonstrating Positive Interpersonal Relationships
  Display therapeutic communication skills.
  Communicate with co-workers and patients about concerns related to surgery, sexuality, and death and dying.
Demonstrating Basic Surgical Techniques
  Apply basic surgical techniques in general surgery.
  Apply basic surgical techniques in obstetric and gynecologic surgery.
  Apply basic surgical techniques in otorhinolaryngology surgery.
  Apply basic surgical techniques in orthopedic surgery.
  Apply basic surgical techniques in genitourinary surgery.
  Apply basic surgical techniques in other specialized medical areas.
Developing Employability Skills
  Demonstrate leadership qualities.
  Develop a procedure log.
  Develop a professional résumé.
  Describe the application process.
  Explain important factors in completing a job application.
  Identify qualities evaluated during a job interview.
  Demonstrate interview strategies.
  Describe factors important for job retention.
Examining Opioids
  Describe the history of opioids in the United States.
  Describe the history of opioids in Virginia.
  Define the pharmacological components of opioids.
  Describe the therapeutic uses of opioids.
Understanding Pain Management Protocols
  Explain the science of physiological and emotional pain.
  Describe the diagnostic tools used in developing pain management plans.
  Describe pain treatment options available to various populations of patients.
  Describe the effects of opioid use on human body systems.
  Explain the mechanism and physical effects of opioids on the human body.
  Explain the use of opioids in practice settings.
  Describe the withdrawal and tapering side effects of opioid use.
  Describe storage and disposal options for opioids.
  Explain community resources for education about opioid use.
Examining Key Factors of Drug Addiction
  Examine the science of addiction.
  Explain prevention and early intervention strategies.
  Identify the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 TR).
  Identify the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria.
  Describe the elements of addiction therapy.
  Describe the medication management antidote used to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.
Exploring Integrated Behavioral Health
  Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.
  Describe communication topics for caregivers and family members.
  Describe interprofessional communication and collaboration for continuity of care.
Opioid Abuse Education Resources
  Acknowledgments and Copyright Information Opioid Education 2025.pdf
  Teacher Resources for Opioid Education
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8352 Student Competency Record_Copyright 2019.xlsx
  8352 Printable Version with Standards Correlations
  8352 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information.pdf