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SUR-119 Intro to Surgical Procedures, 4
cr.
Students will learn various phases of surgical patient care that
requires knowledge of surgical attire, equipment and supplies,
case selection, surgical instruments, specialty equipment,
aseptic technique, gowning and gloving, surgical counts, and
draping.
(Formerly ST-146C)
SUR-121 Surgical Techniques I, 6 cr.
Study of professional responsibilities and conduct; operating
room environment; fire and electrical safety; universal
precautions; and operating room safety. Basic microbiology and
its relationship to healing and the many types of
pharmacological agents used in surgery will be included.
(Formerly ST-116C)
SUR-122 Intro to Surgical Technology, 4
cr.
The principles of aseptic techniques including methods of
sterilization and disinfection; procedures for scrubbing,
gowning and gloving; and the means for sanitizing the operating
room. Includes preoperative routine.
(Formerly ST-118C)
SUR-123 Patient Care Concepts, 2 cr.
This course introduces the student to the ancillary areas of the
surgical environment, to assess patient needs, and to learn pre
and post-operative routines. The students will learn
appropriate responses to legal, ethical, and moral issues.
(Formerly ST-122C)
SUR-222 Surgical Techniques II, 2 cr., 4
cr.
This course completes the study of surgical techniques,
specifically supplies and equipment. Operating furniture and
equipment; sutures and sponges; drainage systems; counts; and a
final encompassing unit on establishing a sterile field are
covered. This course is taught in conjunction with Surgical
Procedures.
(Formerly ST-142C)
SUR-223 Surgical Procedures, 6 cr.
This course addresses diagnostic, general and specialized
surgery. General surgery covers procedures on hernias, thyroid
and breast. Other units deal with common procedures and special
instruments needed for specialized surgery in the following
areas: Gastrointestinal; obstetrics and gynecology;
genitourinary; ear, nose and throat; ophthalmic; plastic;
orthopedic; neurosurgery; thoracic; and
cardiovascular/peripheral surgery. Prerequisites: ST111C,
ST114C and ST117C.
(Formerly ST-126C)
SUR-227 Surgical Procedures Lab, 2 cr.
This course will allow students to apply principles learned
during Surgical Procedures lecture in a hands-on lab setting.
Students will further redefine skills related to the three
phases of case management as they apply to each surgical
specialty.
(Formerly ST-148C)
SUR-420 Pharmacology for Surgical Tech,
2 cr.
This course emphasizes the classifications of medications used
in surgery. The student will become familiar with the general
terminology used with medication application.
(Formerly ST-132C)
SUR-430 Microbiology - Surgical Tech, 2
cr.
This course includes the correlation of the relationship to the
practice of sterile technique and infection control in the
operative setting. The student will use the microscope to
contrast and compare the structure and characteristics of
microorganisms.
(Formerly ST-112C)
SUR-440 Biomedical Science for Surgical
Tech, 2 cr.
This course provides a broad base of knowledge for the
entry-level surgical technologist in the area of computers,
electricity, physics, and robotics. The understanding of the
fundamental principles of these technologies is essential.
(Formerly ST-140C)
SUR-519 Surgical Technology Practicum, 4
cr.
This course provides clinical experience with a variety of
preoperative assignments to build skills required for complex
preoperative patient care. Emphasis is placed on greater
technical skills, critical thinking, speed, efficiency, and
autonomy.
(Formerly ST-144C)
SUR-520 Surgical Technology Practicum I,
2 cr.
This clinical course provides the students an orientation to the
Hospital Operating Room. This allows the students opportunity
to apply skills learned in the Patient Care Concepts and
Surgical Techniques I courses.
(Formerly ST-110C)
SUR-521 Surgical Technology Practicum
II, 6 cr.
The final clinical course of the Surgical Technology curriculum
combines all prior learning in an applied setting working with
an on-site mentor assigned by the practicum supervisor. Students
are required to participate in specific cases at varying levels
of involvement. This course is a continuation of Practicum I.
(Formerly ST-136C) |
