Surgical Technology Course Descriptions

Surgical Technology Course Descriptions

SURG 1001 Intro to Surgical Technology Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
An introduction to principles, techniques and issues in the operating room environment. Topics include patient care concepts, equipment and instrumentation, job responsibilities, sterile technique, professional management and self-management. Prerequisite: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check

SURG 1002 Basic Skills Syllabi
1 Credit 3 Lab Hours
A study of Sterile Technique and basic techniques necessary to function as a Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role. Topics include principles of sterile technique, surgical scrub, gowning and gloving self and others, case setup, medication handling, counts, draping and proper instrument handling. Prerequisite: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health program documentation including background check Corequisites: SURG 1003, SURG 1004

SURG 1003 Intro to Clinical Experience Syllabi
2 Credits 1 Class Hour, 3 Lab Hours
An introduction to the operating room environment. Topics include patient care concepts, equipment and instrumentation, job responsibilities, sterile technique, professional and
self-management and visits to the operating room. Prerequisite: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Corequisites: SURG 1002, SURG 1004

SURG 1004 Advanced Skills Lab Syllabi
1 Credit 3 Lab Hours
A study of advanced sterile technique and basic techniques necessary to function as a Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role. Topics include principles of sterile technique, surgical scrub, gowning and gloving self and others, case setup, medication handling, counts, draping and proper instrument handling. Prerequisite: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Corequisites: SURG 1002, SURG 1003

SURG 1005 Microbiology for Surgical Tech Syllabi
2 Credits 2 Class Hours
An introduction to basic microbiology, immunology and disease processes with emphasis on antimicrobial techniques used in the operating room. Topics include historical microbiology, pathogenicity, the immune response, sterilization, and antiseptic and disinfection techniques, wound healing and wound classification.

SURG 1006 Basic Chemistry/Pharmacology Syllabi
2 Credits 2 Class Hours
An introduction to basic chemistry and pharmacology with emphasis on drugs and techniques used in the operating room. Topics include medication measurement and delivery, types
and actions of medications, routes of administration and medications used in surgery. Prerequisite: DSPM 0700

SURG 1010 Surgical Procedures Syllabi
6 Credits 6 Class Hours
An overview of the relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, preparations, instrumentation, purpose, and expected outcome for surgical procedures covered in the course. Topics include procedures in General, Gynecologic, ENT, Orthopaedic, Urologic surgery, as well as procedures in other common specialties. Prerequisites: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Also BIOL 1000, BIOL 1004, SURG 1001, SURG 1002, SURG 1003, SURG 1004, SURG 1005, and SURG 1006. Corequisites: SURG 1011, SURG 1012

SURG 1011 Clinical Practicum I Syllabi
5 Credits 5 Lab Hours
Course consists of one eight-week supervised clinical rotation (33.5 hr/week) during which students will complete comprehensive orientation to clinical practica, practice the skills necessary
to perform the duties of a surgical technologist in the scrub role, develop professional behaviors while in the operating room environment, and learn to adequately document their experiences in their Practica. Prerequisites: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Also BIOL 1000, BIOL 1004, SURG 1001, SURG 1002, SURG 1003, SURG 1004, SURG 1005, and SURG 1006. Corequisites: SURG 1010, SURG 1012

SURG 1012 Clinical Practicum II Syllabi
4 Credits 4 Lab Hours
Course consists of one eight-week supervised clinical rotation (33.5 hr/week) during which students will practice the skills necessary to perform the duties of a surgical technologist in the scrub role, develop professional behaviors while in the operating room environment, and learn to adequately document their experiences in their Practica. Prerequisites: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Also BIOL 1000, BIOL 1004, SURG 1001, SURG 1002, SURG 1003, SURG 1004, SURG 1005, and SURG 1006. Corequisites: SURG 1010, SURG 1011

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		Surgical Technology Course Descriptions SURG 1001 Intro to Surgical Technology Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours An introduction to principles, techniques and issues in the operating room environment. Topics include patient care concepts, equipment and instrumentation, job responsibilities, sterile technique, professional management and self-management. Prerequisite: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check SURG 1002 Basic Skills Syllabi 1 Credit 3 Lab Hours A study of Sterile Technique and basic techniques necessary to function as a Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role. Topics include principles of sterile technique, surgical scrub, gowning and gloving self and others, case setup, medication handling, counts, draping and proper instrument handling. Prerequisite: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health program documentation including background check Corequisites: SURG 1003, SURG 1004 SURG 1003 Intro to Clinical Experience Syllabi 2 Credits 1 Class Hour, 3 Lab Hours An introduction to the operating room environment. Topics include patient care concepts, equipment and instrumentation, job responsibilities, sterile technique, professional and self-management and visits to the operating room. Prerequisite: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Corequisites: SURG 1002, SURG 1004 SURG 1004 Advanced Skills Lab Syllabi 1 Credit 3 Lab Hours A study of advanced sterile technique and basic techniques necessary to function as a Surgical Technologist in the Scrub Role. Topics include principles of sterile technique, surgical scrub, gowning and gloving self and others, case setup, medication handling, counts, draping and proper instrument handling. Prerequisite: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Corequisites: SURG 1002, SURG 1003 SURG 1005 Microbiology for Surgical Tech Syllabi 2 Credits 2 Class Hours An introduction to basic microbiology, immunology and disease processes with emphasis on antimicrobial techniques used in the operating room. Topics include historical microbiology, pathogenicity, the immune response, sterilization, and antiseptic and disinfection techniques, wound healing and wound classification. SURG 1006 Basic Chemistry/Pharmacology Syllabi 2 Credits 2 Class Hours An introduction to basic chemistry and pharmacology with emphasis on drugs and techniques used in the operating room. Topics include medication measurement and delivery, types and actions of medications, routes of administration and medications used in surgery. Prerequisite: DSPM 0700 SURG 1010 Surgical Procedures Syllabi 6 Credits 6 Class Hours An overview of the relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, preparations, instrumentation, purpose, and expected outcome for surgical procedures covered in the course. Topics include procedures in General, Gynecologic, ENT, Orthopaedic, Urologic surgery, as well as procedures in other common specialties. Prerequisites: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Also BIOL 1000, BIOL 1004, SURG 1001, SURG 1002, SURG 1003, SURG 1004, SURG 1005, and SURG 1006. Corequisites: SURG 1011, SURG 1012 SURG 1011 Clinical Practicum I Syllabi 5 Credits 5 Lab Hours Course consists of one eight-week supervised clinical rotation (33.5 hr/week) during which students will complete comprehensive orientation to clinical practica, practice the skills necessary to perform the duties of a surgical technologist in the scrub role, develop professional behaviors while in the operating room environment, and learn to adequately document their experiences in their Practica. Prerequisites: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Also BIOL 1000, BIOL 1004, SURG 1001, SURG 1002, SURG 1003, SURG 1004, SURG 1005, and SURG 1006. Corequisites: SURG 1010, SURG 1012 SURG 1012 Clinical Practicum II Syllabi 4 Credits 4 Lab Hours Course consists of one eight-week supervised clinical rotation (33.5 hr/week) during which students will practice the skills necessary to perform the duties of a surgical technologist in the scrub role, develop professional behaviors while in the operating room environment, and learn to adequately document their experiences in their Practica. Prerequisites: Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Also BIOL 1000, BIOL 1004, SURG 1001, SURG 1002, SURG 1003, SURG 1004, SURG 1005, and SURG 1006. Corequisites: SURG 1010, SURG 1011 [Return to Course Descriptions Index] [Return to Catalog Table of Contents]