Student Surgical Technologist Organization on Campus
Student Surgical Technology Organization (SSTO)
The student surgical technology organization (SSTO) elects officers in the second semester of each program offering. The dues are $5.00 per semester. Students are encouraged to join and remain current in their dues. The treasury of the SSTO pays the fee for the required certification exam at the conclusion of the program for its members. Dues are collected by the class treasurer.
SSTO does two fund raising events during October of each year. We sell Yankee Candles and have a Halloween bakesale. The money is deposited in the treasury and funds are matched by the college up to $500. We are investigating the implementation of scholarship funds for second year students.
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Participation Expectations
Computer Literacy
All students are expected to participate in the Blackboard environment sponsored by Lakeland. Grades are posted, assignments, pertinent documents for clinicals, and required readings are found on the site. Participation is required and monitored.
Homework is done in a Microsoft Word 2003 format and printed for submission. Do not upload into email. Computerization is an important part of the program and the resultant career progression. The certification exam is computerized and computer use must be comfortable to prevent confusion at the exam time.
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Documentation of Clinical Experience
Portfolio Mangement
Students are expected to utilize the portfolio system established by the Perioperative Education Department. The portfolio is referred to as "The Greenbook". Every case is documented to validate clinical experience for future employers. The Greenbook is an exercise in accoutability and responsibility. The Surgical Technology Program Handbook is found in the beginning of the Greenbook.
The students are required to include copies of each syllabi in the tabbed sections. (SURG 1100, 1300, 1500, 2100, 2300, 2500, and 2600) Upon graduation the Greenbook portfolio can be taken on job interviews as a comprehensive collection of educational experiences and clinical activities. Employers are impressed by the organization of the data.
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Laboratory Practice
Laboratory Practice
Although class time is allotted for lab sessions, each student is required to perform independent lab practice time. Each student has a key code for lab access during open hours of the college. Sterile technique requires careful attention to detail not commonly practiced in daily life. Lab sign-up on the classroom calendar is monitored.
Many students organize practice sessions. Teams are formed for in-class collaboration.
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Study Groups
Collaborative Study Groups
The class meets periodically for additional study sessions. Additional information is posted to the Blackboard section of the Lakeland Community College website.
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Community Service
Project Roscoe Each November
First and second year students participate in the group collection of animal supplies for local animal shelters and organizations. The students steer the event as a teamwork exercise. The collection lasts the entire month of November each year. Boxes are placed throughout the college for collection. The students gather the donations and bring them to the lab. During the first week of December all the supplies are distributed. The students organize and execute the event. The project was implemented in 2001 and is a longstanding tradition in the Perioperative Education Department.
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