Description
The purpose of this class project is to become an expert in one specific type of assisted surgery or advancement in the field of surgical technology. By the end of your research, you will have gained sufficient knowledge to be a subject matter expert on your chosen topic.
To complete this portion of the course project, use Microsoft Word; prepare a document that includes the following:
You will need to choose a topic related to your current course. A list of topic suggestions has been provided here. Alternate topics, including advancements in the field of surgical technology, as it relates to your current course are also acceptable topics. Please refer to your course syllabi for a more in-depth description of the topics covered in this course. Discuss your topic with your instructor for topic approval.
Research your topic. As you do, you may want to consider the following:
How does this topic apply to a student surgical technologist or an entry-level surgical technologist?
How has this topic affected the field of surgical technology and the duties of a surgical technologist?
How do you foresee this topic affecting you, and your future career?
How does this topic relate to patient and operating room personnel safety?
There are many sources you can use to find current research in the surgical technology industry. Some starting points are:
Altierus Surgical Technology Libguides (Links to an external site.)
Journal of Surgery and Surgical Technology (Links to an external site.)
Surgical Technology International (Links to an external site.)
Surgical Innovation (Links to an external site.)
Surgery Research Center (Links to an external site.)
Outpatient Surgery Magazines & Manager’s Guides
Various internet resources
Current major surgery magazines will reference current research
Current curriculum books provided to you at the beginning of your school
For citation guidelines, please refer to the Tools & Resources page.
I would like to base it in robotic surgery but you may choose whatever you want. Ive provided a screenshot of the topics are and a brief description of each