Module Name: 1 Legal issues related to surgical technology Learning Goals/Outcomes Upon completion of this module, you will

be able to: Analyze the concepts of law Interpret the legal responsibilities of the surgical technologist and other team members Compare and contrast major criminal and civil liabilities and the consequences for both with regards to the surgical environment

Learning Resources Required Resources Chapter 4 in Ethics, Legal Issues and Professionalism in Surgical Technology Chapter 5 in Ethics, Legal Issues and Professionalism in Surgical Technology Instructor PowerPoints located on Blackboard under Module 1 Reading Additional Resources Preventing Surgical Errors Facebook: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Surgery

Learning Activities Activities for This Lesson Complete a short essay quiz that centers on a legal incident and how you would handle the situation. Group jigsaw puzzle project; each student will be assigned a different law they have to research. Finalize the project as a group by charting which are criminal and civil; and the creation of a table that indicates differences between those that are criminal and those that are civil. Independent project to search for resources outside of the textbook that will aid in both interpretation of the law and following the professional standards of conduct. Describe how each resource/tool would be used.

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

Discussion Questions Discussion forum have students list all the laws that were introduced in the reading, briefly describe each Discussion forum- have students list the responsibilities of a tech independently and as a team member.

Self-Assessment Check your understanding In what manner will these laws relate to you in the surgical field? What are the implications when you do not meet the responsibilities as a tech and as a team member? How will it affect you as an individual? How does it affect your patient? What are the implications when you act unprofessionally and do not follow the standards of conduct? How will it affect you as an individual? How does it affect your patient?

Lesson Evaluation: Graded Assessments Group jigsaw and chart project Research paper Group discussion