Moberly Area Community College Surgical Technology Handbook 2026-2027

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Clinical II Performance Expectations

The Clinical II experience is the second clinical phase for the Surgical Technology student. This course is designed to build upon the acquired skills and experiences from Clinical I with emphasizing organization and time management and to expand surgical specialty knowledge.

Competencies: Upon completion of this course the student will:

  1. Demonstrate the scope and principles of all hazard’s preparation.
  2. Assist in the identification process of surgical patients, participate in the time-out.
  3. Analyze the physical and psychological needs and provide appropriate reassurance.
  4. Demonstrate the perioperative routine required.
  5. Transfer, position, prep and drape patients for surgical procedures.
  6. Handle, label, and prepare specimens for transport to the lab.
  7. Operate a variety of sterilization equipment.
  8. Handle surgical equipment used in various and specific areas of the body.
  9. Apply dressings and various drainage devices/systems.
  10. Identify and select instruments, supplies, and equipment or lasers for specific surgical procedures.
  11. Use wound closing materials.
  12. Demonstrate an understanding of basic diagnostic procedures used in various surgical specialties.
  13. Count instruments, sharps, and sponges before, during, and after surgery.
  14. Demonstrate an understanding of biomedical sciences of electricity and robotics as they pertain to perioperative practice.
  15. Select instruments, supplies, and equipment used during procedures in various surgical specialties.
  16. Set up instruments, supplies, and equipment used during procedures in various surgical specialties.
  17. Apply the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care.
  18. Demonstrate knowledge of the first scrub role.