1.01

Demonstrate sufficient attention and accuracy in observation skills (visual, auditory, and tactile) in the lecture hall, laboratory, and the operating room and or clinical settings.

1.02

Indicators include, but are not limited to, these examples:

a.

Accurate identification of changes in color of fluids, skin, and culture media.

b.

Accurate visualization and discrimination of text, numbers, patterns, graphic illustrations, and findings on X-ray and other imaging texts.

2.01

Demonstrate effective communication skills with with health care professionals, and with people of varying cultures, ethnicities and personalities.

2.02

Indicators include, but are not limited to, these examples:

a.

Clear, efficient, and intelligible articulation of verbal language.

b.

Legible, efficient, and intelligible written English language.

c.

Accurate and efficient English language reading skills.

d.

Accurate and efficient expressive and receptive communication skills.

e.

Ability to accurately follow oral and written directions.

3.01

Demonstrate critical reasoning skills, including, but not limited to, intellectual, conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities.

3.02

Indicators include, but are not limited to, these examples:

a.

Demonstrate ability to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, integrate, and synthesize information.

b.

Demonstrate ability to acquire, retain, and apply new and learned information.

4.01

Demonstrate sufficient motor and sensory function to perform typical surgical assistant duties.

4.02

Indicators include, but are not limited to, these examples:

a.

Functional and sufficient sensory capacity (visual, auditory, and tactile) to use surgical tools and perform procedures.

b.

Execute motor movements that demonstrate safety and efficiency in the various learning settings, (i.e., classroom, laboratories, and clinical settings) including appropriate negotiation of self and patients in-patient care environments.

c.

Proper use of clinical instruments and devices for clinical intervention including, but not limited to, suturing needles, catheters, retractors, etc.

e.

Ability to lift over 50 lbs. with good body mechanics or 25-50 lbs. with improper body mechanics.

f.

Physical stamina sufficient to complete the rigorous course of didactic and clinical study, which may include prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and/or rapid ambulation.

5.01

Demonstrate the behavioral and social attributes vital to participation in a professional program and service as a practicing professional surgical assistant.

5.02

Indicators include, but are not limited to, these examples:

a.

Possess the emotional health required for full utilization of mental faculties (judgment, orientation, affect, and cognition).

b.

Ability to develop mature and effective professional relationships with faculty, patients, the public, and other members of the health care team.

c.

Possess personal qualities that facilitate effective therapeutic interactions (compassion, empathy, integrity, honesty, benevolence, confidentiality).

d.

Demonstrate impartial motives, attitudes, and values in roles, functions, and relationships.

e.

Ability to monitor and react appropriately to one’s own emotional needs and responses.

f.

Display appropriate flexibility and adaptability in the face of stress or uncertainty associated with clinical encounters and clinical environments.

g.

Compliance with standards, policies, and practices set forth in the EVMS Student Handbook and the SA Academic Student Handbook.