Description
Concurrent review of clinical rotation and participation in the surgical team through case studies and completion of clinical paperwork
requirements will occur during this course. The student will develop the reflective practitioner model with direct applications to the
experience of the surgical technologist in the workforce. Students will create a power point presentation on a surgical case study following
course guidelines, and present study to peers in classroom setting. Students will prepare journal article on surgical case or surgical concept
for dissemination and discussion. Students will be introduced to techniques and exercises in preparation for the national CST exam.
Written and oral presentations by the students are key elements of this course. All students meeting eligibility requirements will be required
to seat the national Certification Exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
within thirty (30) days of gradua