Surgical Technology

This course explores fundamental concepts related to perioperative practice and provides a comprehensive introduction into the field of surgical technology. Areas of emphasis include: historical foundations of surgical sciences, role definition and scope of practice, teamwork, operating equipment and instrumentation, aseptic principles, and perioperative case management.

This course surveys perioperative sciences specific to the practice of surgical technology. Topics include information technology, electricity, lasers, minimally invasive surgical applications, interventional radiology applications, physical and environmental hazards, sterile processing and infection control fundamentals, the disease process, and postoperative wound healing.

This course explores the duties and responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the assistant circulator role. Additionally, students are introduced to legal and ethical concepts governing perioperative practices related to surgical technology. Topics include: legal concepts and risk management, professional and medical ethics, communication, HIPAA, patient records, medication handling, open gloving, urinary catheterization, patient positioning, preoperative skin preparation, and emergency patient management.

This class provides a basic knowledge of the language of pharmacology including: reading, interpreting, and documenting medication orders; systems of measurement and conversions; measuring medications for administration; calculating dosages and solutions; routes of administration for the surgical patient; anesthesia agents and principles of anesthesia administration; and medications used in emergency situations in the operating room. $11.40 lab fee.

This course introduces students to surgery and primary surgical procedures within basic specialties including general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, otorhinolaryngology, genitourinary surgery, and orthopedics. $247 AST exam - Surgical Technology.

Skills laboratory designed to accompany SURG 101. This course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate practical skills designed to facilitate operative procedures in the scrub role and ensure high-quality patient care. Practical skills include: identifying surgical equipment and instrumentation, assembling and preparing surgical supplies, establishing and maintaining the sterile field, surgical hand hygiene, gowning and gloving, intraoperative case management, operative counts, and dressing application. $11.40 lab fee.

Skills laboratory designed to accompany SURG 102. This course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate practical skills designed to facilitate operative procedures in the scrub role and ensure high-quality patient care. Practical skills include: donning operation room attire and PPE, patient transport, minimally invasive applications, electrosurgical unit safety, sterile processing, assisting with wound closure techniques, and surgical specimen handling. $11.40 lab fee.

Skills laboratory designed to accompany SURG 103. This course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate practical skills designed to facilitate operative procedures in the assistant circulator role and ensure high-quality patient care. Practical skills include: reviewing documentation, medication handling, open gloving, urinary catheterization, patient positioning, preoperative skin preparation, and emergency management. $11.40 lab fee.

This course provides students with an opportunity to perform comprehensive practical skills designed to facilitate operative procedures and ensure high-quality patient care in the clinical setting. $11.40 lab fee.

This lab course provides students an opportunity to learn and practice advanced techniques in perioperative case management, including complex draping skills, specialty surgical field setup, correcting breaks in sterility, use of minimally invasive surgical applications, and gowning and gloving for orthopedic procedures.

This course reviews workplace issues, communication strategies, conflict management, leadership, and employability skills. In preparation for graduation and entrance into the workforce, students will develop a professional resume and practice job interview skills.

A progression from SURG 107. This course introduces students to surgery and primary surgical procedures within basic specialties including ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, and neurosurgery. $105 NBSTSA board review fee.

Certification Preparation provides an in-depth review of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology. Students will also engage in discussions based on their experiential learning opportunities within the clinical practicum to assist in preparation for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) national certifying examination.

This course provides progressive exposure to and experience with diverse surgical procedures performed in multiple specialties within the clinical setting. Students prepare for and perform assigned surgical procedures under the supervision of facility personnel, clinical preceptors, and clinical college faculty in accordance with patient safety standards and industry best practices.

A progression from SURG 223. This course provides progressive exposure to and experience with diverse surgical procedures performed in multiple specialties within the clinical setting. Students prepare for and perform assigned surgical procedures under the supervision of facility personnel, clinical preceptors, and clinical college faculty in accordance with patient safety standards and industry best practices. Clinical experience focuses on advanced skills intended to assist in the transition from classroom to employment. $11.40 lab fee.

A class used to explore new coursework or for a specific topic of special interest. $10.72 per quarter malpractice insurance fee. $11.40 lab fee.