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  • 2.00 Credits

    Hours: 2 Course ID: 002050 Introduces the fundamental principles of the clinical use of drugs. Emphasizes the role and responsibility of the surgical technologist related to drugs, a review of basic mathematic skills, a thorough knowledge of the systems of measurement, and conversion and application of skills to perform dosage calculations. Presents information related to medicines in common use in the surgical setting. Prerequisite: [BIO 130 or BIO 135 or (BIO 137 and BIO 139)] and (AHS 115 or CLA 131 or OST 103) and (BIO 225 or BIO 227 or BIO 118 or AHS 130). Current CPR certification for Healthcare Professionals. All prerequisites must be achieved with a grade of C or greater. Corequisite or Prerequisite: [SUR 100 or (SUR 109 and SUR 110)] and SUR 101 and SUR 125. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Component: Lecture
  • 9.00 Credits

    Hours: 9 Course ID: 002051 Focuses on the relevant anatomy, indications for surgery, patient preparation, special equipment and supplies, purpose, expected outcomes, and possible complications of specialty areas following OSHA standards. Prerequisite: Option 1: [(SUR 100 or (SUR 109 and 110)] and SUR 101 and SUR 125 and SUR 130 Option 2: [SUR 100 or (SUR 109 and 110)] and SUR 101 and SUR 125 and SUR 126 and SUR 130. All prerequisites must be achieved with a grade of C or greater. Corequisite: Option 1: SUR 201. Option 2: SUR 201 and SUR 202. Lecture: 9 credits (135 contact hours). Component: Lecture
  • 6.00 Credits

    Hours: 6 Course ID: 002052 Provides student experience in a clinical setting, performing the duties of a scrubbed and/or circulating technologist during an assigned surgical procedure, following OSHA standards. Prerequisite: Option 1: [SUR 100 or (SUR 109 and 110)] and SUR 101 and SUR 125 and SUR 130. Option 2: [SUR 100 or (SUR 109 and 110)] and SUR 101 and SUR 125 and SUR 126 and SUR 130. All Prerequisites must be achieved with a grade of C or greater. Corequisite: Option 1: SUR 200. Option 2: SUR 200 and SUR 202. Clinical: 6 credits (360 contact hours). Component: Clinical
  • 1.00 Credits

    Hours: 1 Course ID: 005472 Provides the student with experience in a clinical setting, performing the duties of a scrubbed and/or circulating technologist independently and with minimal guidance from the preceptor during an assigned surgical procedure; Emphasizes OSHA standards in performance of these duties. Prerequisite: SUR 109, SUR 110, SUR 101, SUR 125, SUR 126, & SUR 130. Clinical: 1 credit (60 contact hours). Component: Clinical
  • 2.00 Credits

    Hours: 2 Course ID: 005473 Provides instruction in the human disease processes as related to origin, diagnosis, treatment and/or surgical intervention including adaptation and injury processes. Reviews major body systems with related disease processes and approaches to treatment and disease prevention regimen. Discusses OSHA standards for bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases. Prerequisite: (BIO 130 or BIO 135 or (BIO 137 and BIO 139) with a grade of C or higher). Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Component: Lecture
  • 2.00 Credits

    Hours: 2 Course ID: 002053 Provides experience in an advanced clinical setting performing the duties of a scrubbed and/or circulating technologist during an assigned surgical procedure with limited supervision. Prerequisite: SUR 200 and SUR 201. All prerequisites must be achieved with a grade of C or greater. Clinical 2 credits (120 contact hours). Component: Clinical
  • 6.00 Credits

    Hours: 6 Course ID: 004246 Provides accurate information about the structure and function of the human body. Intended for students who are pursuing a career as a Surgical First Assistant. Prerequisite: Program admission. Student must be a certified Surgical Technologist or an RN with operating room experience OR consent. Corequisite: SUR 284. Lecture: 6 credits (90 contact hours). Component: Lecture
  • 3.00 Credits

    Hours: 3 Course ID: 004247 Promotes an understanding of microbial physiology which precedes the understanding of disease transmission and/or prevention; Emphasizes standard precautions and infection control; Contains pharmacology section designed to promote understanding of effects of pre, post and operative drugs; Includes anesthesia section designed to promote understanding of general principles/techniques and drugs used by anesthesia and effects on the patient; Introduces the student to the following: diagnostic testing such as radiology, laboratory cardiographics, wound healing, nutrition perioperatively, fluid and electrolyte balance, and techniques in maintaining homeostasis. Prerequisite: Program admission and student must be a certified Surgical Technologist or an RN with operating room experience. Student must provide current documentation of certification. SUR 280 & SUR 284. Corequisite: SUR 295. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Component: Lecture
  • 3.00 Credits

    Hours: 3 Course ID: 004248 Introduces the student to the theory involved in surgical assisting; Incorporates anatomy, surgical techniques, aseptic techniques, draping, positioning, suturing, safety, and duties of the surgical team. Prerequisite: Program admission and student must be a certified Surgical Technologist or an RN with operating room experience. Student must provide current documentation of certification/licensure. Corequisite: SUR 280. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture
  • 2.00 Credits

    Hours: 2 Course ID: 004249 This course introduces the student to diagnostic testing e.g. radiology, laboratory, cardio graphics and EKG. Included in the course will be information on wound healing, nutrition preoperatively, fluid and electrolyte balance and techniques in maintaining homeostasis. In addition, exploration of potentially life threatening conditions surrounding the critical ill patient when surgery is considered will be examined. Prerequisite: Program admission. Lecture: 2 hours. Component: Lecture
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