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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 & 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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Estimated Semester Total |
10 |
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Second Semester (Fall) |
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31-512-327 |
ST: Introduction |
4 |
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31-512-328 |
ST: Fundamentals 1 |
4 |
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31-512-329 |
ST: Fundamentals 2 |
2 |
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31-512-330 |
ST: Clinical 1 |
3 |
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10-806-197 |
Microbiology |
4 |
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Estimated Semester 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 |
ST: Clinical 2 |
4 |
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31-512-334 |
ST: Clinical 3 |
4 |
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Estimated Semester Total |
12 |
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31-512-327 ST: INTRODUCTION
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 ST: 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 ST: 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 ST: 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 ST: 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 ST: 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.