Orientation to Surgical Technology, CPR for healthcare providers and fundamentals of medical terminology are introduced. This course surveys physics, human chemistry, body organization, the integumentary system, musculoskeletal systems and the nervous system. It further analyzes the structure and functions of the nervous system and the senses.
This course surveys the cardiovascular system, peripheral vascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, genitourinary system, reproductive systems, and the endocrine system. Fundamentals of surgical pathophysiology and patient’s responses to disease are surveyed. Related medical/surgical terminology is integrated throughout the course.
This course surveys O.R. organization and administration, the surgical team, and the Surgical Technologist’s roles and responsibilities, including professional practices. Orientation to the O.R. suite, computers in the O.R., and preoperative and postoperative patient care are included in Surgical Techniques. Modern ethics, law and morality in healthcare, fundamentals of O.R. pharmacology, and anesthesia concepts are also surveyed. Related medical/surgical terminology is integrated throughout the course.
This course will survey fundamentals of microbiology, intro to laboratory equipment (i.e., microscopes), the infectious process, and infection control concepts. Surgical Techniques include fundamentals of aseptic technique; medical versus surgical asepsis; sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis; environmental controls and personnel practices; scrubbing, gowning and gloving for surgery; draping; and establishing sterile fields. Safety, OSHA regulations, and standard precautions are also surveyed. Related medical/surgical terminology is integrated throughout the course.
This course will survey basic instrumentation and instrument reprocessing; sutures, staples and wound closure concepts. Surgical techniques for operative anticipation and elementary second assisting include intraoperative case management, handling instrumentation, wound closure devices, drainage systems, and dressing and surgical sponges. This course will also introduce students to surgery and primary surgical procedures within basic specialties, including general, ophthalmic, otorhinolaryngologic, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Related medical/surgical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology are integrated throughout the course.
Surgery and common surgical procedures within primary surgical specialties are surveyed along with related regional anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Surgical techniques for perioperative case management include basic surgical routines, maintaining the sterile field, circulating skills, handling specimens and medications, surgical counts, second surgical assisting, and other technical functions. Practical skills are sharpened in the mock-surgery setting to prepare students for the clinical setting. Related medical-surgical terminology is integrated throughout the course.
ST310 will provide progressive exposure to and experience with diverse surgical procedures of elementary, intermediate, and advanced complexity performed in relation to the practice of surgical technology in multiple specialties within the clinical setting.
The A POSitive CARE approach is utilized to facilitate the learning process. It is a systematic approach to critical thinking and surgical problem solving focused on the ability of the student surgical technologist to anticipate the needs of the surgical team as well as the patient. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in the previous term.
Successful completion of all courses in the previous term.
ST320 will provide progressive exposure to and experience with diverse surgical procedures of elementary, intermediate, and advanced complexity performed in relation to the practice of surgical technology in multiple specialties within the clinical setting.
The A POSitive CARE approach is utilized to facilitate the learning process. It is a systematic approach to critical thinking and surgical problem solving focused on the ability of the student surgical technologist to anticipate the needs of the surgical team as well as the patient. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in the previous term.
