2011 Surgical Technologist SLO-student
Western Student Learning Results (Program Outcomes) for 2011 # of Grads: 16 Source: Student # of Responses: 16 Program: Surgical Technologist Outcome What did you like about this program? Yes 16 100.00% No 0 Unk 0 NA Result 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes What would you change about this program? 14 87.50% 2 12.50% 0 I enjoyed all of the experience that came with this program. I liked all the hands on. Thats the way I learn so it helped out alot. All the "hands on" experience. I feel like I am well prepared to start a job in surgical tech I really appreciated that the instructors took time to make powerpoints for our studying and that they showed that they were vested in our learning. That each of the instructors have a unique teaching ability. Combined makes for dynamic team I love all of the hand on learning. And being in the OR learning about surgery from people that actually do the job. I feel, students would be able to absorb more if this were a two year program. it feels great to have this under my belt, to help me in my future career I liked how hands on the program is, really made me feel like I was ready to work when graduated I liked that the program was short and fast paced...The instructors refuse to let us fail and clinicals are very important to the success of this program Instructors were very knowledeable and greatly helped me grow and learn as a Tech. I got great clinical, classroom, and individual experiences. 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Monday, September 19, 2011 Feedback Western Wisconsin Technical College i don't know specifics of the program, heance i am not qualified to give a response Some of the assignments seemed very much unnecessary. I would like if the instructors would come to class more prepared. Throughout our units they would constantly be adding things to our powerpoints when we had already had them printed off. It's just hard when they add on all the information and we are not sure where they should be placed. n/a I would not change much, they use scare tactics in the beginning to get us to come to class, study for tests etc. What they never seem to understand is that we are here by choice, and those of us that will succeed in this intense program will do so without the added pressure of those scare tactics and nagging. even just being told once instead of every day that we should study for the test etc would be fine. This program is very fast paced and stressful in the beginning. There is really no way to change that because it has to be that way in order to get through the material. That is about the only thing for me. Page 1 of 4 Outcome Yes No Unk NA Result Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Use effective communication skills. 16 100.00% 0 0 Yes Yes Yes 15 93.75% 1 6.25% 0 Yes Yes 16 100.00% 0 0 Yes 16 100.00% 0 0 I feel Anatomy and Physiology 1&2 should be a prerequisite as well as microbiology. yes 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Monday, September 19, 2011 We didn't go over a lot of pharmacology or metric math in the program, but reading through examples of them in our textbooks and National Certification review book, I picked up on it quickly again. Yes I think more time spent on math 0 Yes Demonstrate ability to think critically. very clear! I'm a little shy and reserved, so I'm working on speaking up more and being more assertive. I feel I did achieve in this program - learns lots and I have grown so much Our instructors dedicate a lot of time and energy toward making sure that all students that want to succeed, WILL SUCCEED. yes all areas of comm's are encompassed 0 Yes Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications. The first 8 weeks of the program were a little intense. I would also suggest having students do more mock surgeries in the lab before beginning clinical scrub cases. I would allow more time for the surgical procedures course Make this program a little longer, it was very intense amount of information in such a short period of time. I would keep it the same length of time. I understand that there is change for the future and that it's all about making money but I personally think the accelerated pace of this course is the right way to go... I have so suggestions on what to change, the clinical times stressed me out and made me lose sleep, but it was worth it for all of the great experience I got. I would change how we are set up at clinical. I wish we could be put with one person verus being thrown in with many different people that expect you do it there way. So I personal took more time trying to figure out there corks then learning more abiout the instruments orthe procedure. 0 Yes Yes Apply mathematical concepts. Feedback Western Wisconsin Technical College You really had to be able to think on your own. You are taught a lot with guidence and teaches you how to be prepared and trouble shoot situations on your own. I absolutely feel like I met this outcome. Clinical case preps helped along with the tests in the program. They all required me to really think. yes Critical thinking is utilized daily and at almost every moment in clinical Page 2 of 4 Outcome Demonstrate ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population. Yes 16 100.00% No 0 Unk 0 NA Result 0 Yes Yes Use technology effectively. 16 100.00% 0 0 Feedback This was hard at times in clinical. Everyone does things differently and one person may complain and give you a bad eval for something you do a little different. yes, but for me personally, this was taught way before I came to Western 0 Yes Yes Yes Maintain principles of aseptic technique in the surgical environment 16 100.00% 16 100.00% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 yes Yes Apply principles of disinfection and sterilization to the surgical environment, equipment, and instrumentation 16 100.00% 0 yes yes yes Yes Yes Apply health science principles to the perioperative environment 16 100.00% yes yes! we were great about turning off lights, unplugging machinery, powering down computers etc! The instructors were great about reminding us to be environmentally friendly. Yes Yes Make decisions that incorporate the importance of sustainability yes Getting used to not droping hands, etc. was a little hard at first but after a while it just sticks. yes, at first this one of the scariest parts of the program 0 0 0 0 Yes Prepare the operating room by gathering equipment and supplies 16 100.00% 0 0 0 Yes Yes Yes Pass instruments, equipment, and supplies 16 100.00% 0 0 0 Yes Yes Yes Monday, September 19, 2011 Sometimes I feel like I am still not sure if everything needed for the procedure is in the room, but I know that will get easier as I go and the more cases I do. yes. yes but didnt have to pick for cases. this was fulfilled by making sure we went through the pref cards and checking to be sure we had everything, the correct meds, and the right sutures etc. very valuable. Western Wisconsin Technical College Definately need to think and act fast. I do feel I met this outcome, however I need more practice with passing left handed suture and myringotomy knives. yes. Page 3 of 4 Outcome Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the peri-operative patient Yes 16 100.00% No 0 Unk 0 NA Result Feedback 0 Yes Yes Yes Adheres to policies, procedures, governing bodies by following guidelines for safe patient care. Aggregate Assessment of Achievement Monday, September 19, 2011 15 93.75% 16 100.00% 300 98.68% 0 0 1 0 6.25% 0 4 0 0 1.32% 0 yes I achieved the surgical tech scope of practice but i felt that all of the nursing aspects that were taught and tested were a waste of valuble time Yes Function as an ethical, legal, and moral member of the healthcare team within the surg tech's scope of practice 16 100.00% 0 yes Yes No Prepare and manage medications and solutions 16 100.00% Sometimes hard to do especially if you're not the famililar with the case, but looking up the procedure will help be aware of what may be done/used next. yes, but there will be a continous learning curve to every new facility Yes Anticipate the sequence of events during surgical procedures yes yes 0 0 0 0 0 Western Wisconsin Technical College Page 4 of 4
