VETT 1300 - Assisting in Veterinary Surgery-Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives:

1. Describe how the technician’s role has changed in the surgery room through the years.
2. Discuss the meaning of aseptic technique.
3. List people who were instrumental in moving aseptic techniques forward.
4. Define microorganism.
5. Describe terms used when referring to microorganisms.
6. State the means by which infectious particles are transmitted and the means of controlling transmission.
7. Describe the possible consequences of disregarding aseptic technique in performance of surgical duties.
8. List the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods of controlling microbes in the surgical area.
9. Select the most advantageous method of microbe control for application in a given circumstance.
10. Describe the cumulative effect of consistent and repetitive application of control procedures in maintaining acceptably low levels of microbes.
11. Understand the three barriers of immunity.
12. Compare and contrast the different sterilization methods.

Outcome B: Upon completion of this course, students will identify the process of patient preparation and patient positioning.

Objectives:

1. Understand the procedure for wrapping surgical packs.
2. Understand and identify how to position patients for various surgical procedures.
3. List the steps for admitting a surgical patient.
4. Identify the steps involved in prepping a patient for surgery.
5. Describe the two methods of draping a surgical patient.

Outcome C: Upon completion of this course, students will apply knowledge of aseptic procedure to the maintenance of the surgical area and surgical personnel.

Objectives:

1. Identify the sterile boundaries for scrubbed and nonscrubbed personnel in the operating room.
2. Describe the sequence of steps in the performance of the surgical scrub.
3. Apply the rules of conduct for maintaining sterility before and during surgical procedures.
4. Identify the duties for each area of responsibility for surgical procedures.
5. Describe the procedure for donning cap, mask, and sterile surgical gown and gloves.
6. Discuss how the design and maintenance of a surgical area ensures patient safety by preventing crosscontamination.
7. Name the basic equipment used in each room of the surgical area.
8. Identify selected surgical instruments.
9. Describe the function of selected surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
10. Apply the knowledge of the care and handling of surgical instruments and supplies to the performance of the duties of a surgical technician.
11. Describe the difference between first intention wound healing and second intention wound healing.

Outcome D: Upon completion of this course, students will be familiar with common surgical procedures.

Objectives:

1. List the indications for neutering dogs and cats.
2. List advantages of spaying and neutering.
3. Describe symptoms of a dog with pyometra.
4. Describe the procedure for common veterinary surgeries.
5. Describe the technician’s role in common surgical procedures.
6. List instruments and equipment used in common surgical procedures.

1. History of aseptic technique
2. Sterilization method
3. Patient preparation
4. Preparation of the sterile assistant
5. Preparation of and aseptic maintenance of the surgical suite
6. Supplies used in surgery
7. Individual surgical procedures