STS 0003 - Introduction to Surgical Technology

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College of Central Florida

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Description:

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology program and current CPR certification. In this 510-hour course, the student will be introduced to the program, philosophy and requirements. Interpersonal relationship techniques, surgical environment, safety measures and medical terminology, as well as the role of a surgical technologist, are covered. The student will become aware of the surgery patient's total needs during surgery: physical, social, psychological and spiritual. Routine laboratory reports including interpretation, pharmacology and anesthetic agents, weights, measures, and drug classifications are covered. The individuality and uniqueness of each patient is discussed with focus on patients with special needs. Operating room fundamentals taught and practiced include principles of aseptic technique, sterilization and disinfection; correct procedure for scrubbing, gowning and gloving; draping; identifying and classifying instruments; handling of specimens; care and counting of sponges, sharps and instruments; positioning and prepping of patients. The student will also practice handling drains, dressings, sutures, needles and staplers. The duties of scrub, circulator and second assistant are taught and practiced. Students must pass an instrument test to successfully complete this course. Upon passing the instrument test, and successful completion of 240 hours, the student will have demonstrated an occupational completion point (OCP) of Central Supply Assistant. Students must also pass a skills performance test to successfully complete this course. Introduction to the structure of the body, anatomical positions and planes of the body, systems of the body and their interrelationships are studied. Principles of pathology, basic concepts of microbiology and reaction to injury and pathogenesis of disease are discussed. Maintenance of health and prevention of disease are emphasized. Laboratory and clinical supervised practice are an integral part of this course.

Credits:

17.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cf.edu

Phone Number:

(352) 873-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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