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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
Provides an overview of the Surgical Technology profession, and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to successfully participate on a surgical team. Topics include: orientation to Surgical Technology, asepsis and the surgical environment, basic instrumentation and equipment, principles of the sterilization process, and the application of sterilization principles.
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5.00 Credits
Provides continued study of surgical team participation by introducing basic case preparation/procedures and creation/maintenance of the sterile field. Topics include: basic case preparation and procedures, creation and maintenance of the sterile field, surgical supplies and accessory equipment, wound management, principles of surgery, minimal invasive surgery, and outpatient surgical procedures.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of surgical microbiology. Topics include: historical development of microbiology, cell structure and theory, microbial function, human and pathogen relationships, infectious process, bloodborne and airborne pathogens, defense microorganisms, infection control, and principles of microbial control and destruction.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces a complex diversity of surgical patients. Topics include: physiological diversities and needs, special patient needs, preoperative routine, intraoperative patient care, surgical emergencies, documentation and assessment skills, postoperative patient care, and care of the caregiver.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of intraoperative pharmacology, and emphasizes concepts of anesthesia administration. Topics include: weights and measurements, drug conversions, interpretation of drug orders, legal aspects of drug administration, intraoperative pharmacologic agents, and anesthesia fundamentals.
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7.00 Credits
Orients students to the clinical environment, and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include: scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping; assistance with patient care; processing of instruments and supplies; maintenance of a sterile field; basic instrumentation; and environmental sanitation.
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6.00 Credits
Continues introduction to surgical procedures, incisions, wound closure, operative pathology, and common complications as applied to general and specialty surgery. Topics include: general surgery and special techniques, obstetrical and gynecological surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, genitourinary surgery, head and neck surgery, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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6.00 Credits
Continues development of student knowledge and skills applicable to specialty surgery areas. Topics include: ophthalmic surgery, orthopedic surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and neurosurgery.
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8.00 Credits
Emphasis is placed on routine procedures for general and specialty surgery. Students continue to demonstrate increased knowledge and advanced participation through the clinical experience. Topics include: aseptic technique, case preparation, application of surgical anatomy, surgical team employability skills, and demonstration of employability skills.
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8.00 Credits
Provides opportunity for students to complete all required Surgical Technology procedures through active participation in surgery in the clinical setting. Topics include: primary scrub on specialty surgical procedures; participation as a surgical team conducting ophthalmic, orthopedic, thoracic, vascular, cardiovascular, and neurosurgery procedures; independent case preparation and implementation of intraoperative skills; and demonstration of employability skills.
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