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Catalog Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
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First Semester (Summer) |
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10-806-177 |
General Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
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10-501-101 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
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10-801-196 |
Oral/Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
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Total |
10 |
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Second Semester (Fall) |
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31-512-327 |
Introduction to Surgical Technology |
4 |
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31-512-328 |
Surgical Technology Fundamentals 1 |
4 |
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31-512-329 |
Surgical Technology Fundamentals 2 |
2 |
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31-512-330 |
Surgical Technology Clinical 1 |
3 |
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10-806-197 |
Microbiology |
4 |
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Total |
17 |
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Third Semester (Spring) |
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31-512-331 |
Surgical Procedures |
4 |
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31-512-332 |
Surgical Technology Clinical 2 |
4 |
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31-512-334 |
Surgical Technology Clinical 3 |
4 |
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Estimated Semester Total |
12 |
31-512-327 INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Provides the foundational knowledge of disinfection, sterilization, infection control and asepsis. Legal and ethical issues encountered in the health care environment are explored. Simulated laboratory practice enables the learner to develop beginning technical skills. Prerequisites: 10-501-101, 10-801-196 and 10-806-177. Lab. 2 credits.
31-512-328 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS 1
Includes the basic clinical skills needed by the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role. Learners develop skills in identifying basic instrumentation, supplies, drains, catheters, dressings and sponges. Includes practice experience in creating a sterile field, draping, passing instruments and supplies, performing counts and preparing supplies. Prerequisites: 10-501-101, 10-801-196 and 10-806-177. Lab. 2 credits.
31-512-329 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS 2
Builds upon and reinforces the role of the Surgical Technologist as a member of the operating room team. Discusses care of the patient before, during and after surgery with emphasis on surgical wounds, wound closure materials, and vital signs. Prerequisites: 31-512-327 and 31-512-328. Lab. 1 credit.
31-512-330 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CLINCAL 1
Apply basic surgical theories, principles, and procedural techniques in the operating room. Students begin to function as team members under the guidance of the instructor and authorized clinical personnel. Prerequisites: 31-512-327 and 31-512-328. Clinical. 3 credits.
31-512-332 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CLINICAL 2
Further experience in a clinical setting allows the students to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures. Prerequisites: 31-512-330. Clinical. 4 credits.
31-512-334 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CLINICAL 3
Enhances the student's technical experience and employee skills. Serves as a transition between student and employee. Application of advanced skills for the entry-level surgical technologist in the clinical setting. Prerequisites: 31-512-331 and 31-512-332. Clinical. 4 credits.