Mission Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Mission Statement

The mission of Malcolm X College’s Surgical
Technology Program is to provide accessible training and health-focused
education that fosters personal and professional achievement.  

This program trains students for allied
health positions as well-prepared candidates who promote patient safety and
demonstrate the personal and professional empowerment necessary for success.  

Our goal is to prepare competent entry-level
surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and
affective (behavior) learning domains.  

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive
curricula, supportive services, and to promoting cultural and global awareness
in an inclusive learning environment. 

  

Program Learning Outcome Goals 

 

Cognitive (Knowledge) 

C1: Comprehend the ethical, legal,
moral, and medical values associated with the patient and the surgical team
members during the perioperative stages of surgical interventions. 

C2: Connect the understanding
of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and microbiology to the role as a
Surgical Technologist.                                                                     

C3: Know the commonly
used operative procedure used to correct specific pathological
conditions and the basic instrumentation, equipment, and
supplies that the surgeon will need for that operative
procedure.                                                                                                

Psychomotor (Skills) 

P1: Perform proficiently and competently
as an entry-level surgical technologist in the cognitive, psychomotor, and
affective learning domains.                                                      

P2: Exhibit safety and
professionalism in the practice of the role of a
Surgical Technologist via consistent demonstration of surgical
conscience and aseptic technique.                                                                                                    

P3: Exhibit competency
with the skills of entry level Surgical Technologists by
successfully completing learning activities and the
Certification exam.                               

Affective (Behavior)                                                                 

A1: Demonstrate the mindfulness and
cultural competency skills necessary to interact professionally with
patients, surgeons, and coworkers                                                                  

A2: Demonstrate awareness of cultural
issues and a respect for human dignity, emotions, perspectives and
differences                                                                                           

A3: Exhibit the accountability and
character necessary to use feedback constructively and understand the
emotional impact of their feedback on others                                            

A4: Develop the resiliency necessary
to self-monitor their feelings and develop strategies to change their
emotional state   

  

Student Learning Outcomes 

Upon
graduation from the Associates of Applied Sciences in Surgical Technology
program the graduate will:  Translate medical terminology, discuss
pathology and its relationship to surgical intervention and distinguish between
appropriate and inappropriate surgical techniques and
interventions.  Construct and maintain the surgical field and assist
the surgeon with continuity, aseptic technique and accuracy.  Adhere
to hospital and departmental policy and standards of conduct, while maintaining
a professional working relationship with all perioperative and institutional
team members.