Association of Surgical Technologists

Enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care.

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DIDACTIC CONTENT

Philosophy of Education
Nature of the Institution
Nature of the Curriculum
Curriculum Planning
Developing a Model Curriculum in Surgical Technology
The Hows and Whys of Master Curriculum Development
Course Sequencing
Sample Course Sequence
Teaching and Learning Styles

Student Learning Styles
Learning Styles and Curriculum Development
Teaching Methodologies
Writing a Lesson Plan
Creating a Lesson Plan
Writing Behavioral Objectives
Writing Behavioral Objectives I
Writing Behavioral Objectives II
Writing an Exam
Module for Writing Tests
Domains of Learning
Domains of Learning
Classroom Management Issues
Classroom Management Issues
Example: Disruptive Behavior Policy
Teaching Surgical Procedures
Teaching Surgical Procedures
Teaching Suture
Teaching Suture Lesson Plan
Teaching Suture
Tricks of the Trade in Teaching Suture
Group Dynamics
Group Dynamics
Student Assessment Tools
Student Assessment Tools
Student Midterm Analysis and Grade
Instructors and Preceptors
Adult Learning Principles I
Adults Learning Principles II
OR Preceptor Guidelines
OR Preceptor Role Description
Preceptor Program
Budget Development
Suggestions for Program Budget Development
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committee Membership Form
Sample Agenda
Common Agenda Items for Meetings
Samples Minutes from an Advisory Committee Meeting
Advisory Committee Description
Program Handbook
Surgical Technology Program Handbook Example