Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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Surgical Technology Program Objectives Upon successful completion of the Program, the graduate will be able to:

Apply the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care.
Identify the structure and function of body parts and relate this knowledge to the treatment of common disorders of the body.
Function skillfully in the care, preparation, and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
Prepare for and assist with surgical procedures.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to trauma.
Develop and improve skills in assisting the surgeon and in the organization of work by learning to use economy in time, motion, and materials.
Provide a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient.
Respect the patient's inherent right to privacy, dignity, and safety.
Identify emergency situations and use sound judgment in instituting established procedures in a calm efficient manner.
Develop initiative in order to inquire, challenge, and explore new procedures relating to the operating room and to the surgical patient.
Recognize the importance of teamwork, consideration, and cooperation.
Recognize and clearly understand that each individual is totally responsible for his or her own actions.
Practice appropriate ethical and legal behavior.
Demonstrate employability attributes such as punctuality, dependability and adaptability.
Acquire and document clinical experience at the standard level of practice as defined in the Association of Surgical Technologists’ Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.

Michigan City Campus
Lora Plank
Program Chair
Michigan City Campus
3714 Franklin St.
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 879-9137
Fax: (219) 879-9157 Professional Organization http://www.ast.org/

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