Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 3

Division: Health Occupations

In this course, students will learn the primary functions of the surgical technologist in multiple roles within the operating room environment. Points of focus will include effective communication, professional interactions with the patient and surgical team, proper personal protective equipment, introduction to asepsis, safety precautions, instrumentation, equipment, supplies, stapling devices, suture, and infection control and wound healing. Group 2 course.

Corequisites: SRG 101L

Credit Hours: 2, Contact Hours: 4

Division: Health Occupations

In this course students will learn and practice in the laboratory environment the skills required to perform in the surgical setting. Emphasis will be placed on introductory skills, instrumentation, equipment and procedures relevant to general, gynecological, and genitourinary procedures. Students will be evaluated on their sterile and aseptic technique as well as case management skills. Group 2 course.

Corequisites: SRG 101

Credit Hours: 1.5, Contact Hours: 1.5

Division: Health Occupations

Students in this course will learn about the cell, cell organelles and processes, and transport. This course will also cover varying types of organisms that cause infection, the infection process, and microbe identification. The body's natural defense system, as well as common bacteria, viruses, and fungi that cause disease, will be covered including the response. Current and emerging global diseases that have the potential to reach or at current epidemic, endemic, or pandemic levels will be discussed including COVID-19. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 1.5, Contact Hours: 1.5

Division: Health Occupations

In this course students will learn the pharmaceuticals used in surgical practice to include their actions, use, effects, contraindications and administration. The anesthesia process will be covered in defining the stages of general anesthesia as well as the different types of agents used. The course will cover the equipment, safe practices, sterile technique and terminology used in relation to pharmacology. Students will also cover practices relating to alternative therapies such as herbal medication, acupuncture, massage, and music therapy and their effect on the surgical patient. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 4, Contact Hours: 4

Division: Health Occupations

Students in this course will study the relevant surgical anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed for a variety of procedures in the areas of general, obstetrics and gynecological, genitourinary, and orthopedic surgery. Group 2 course.

Corequisites: SRG 121L

Credit Hours: 3.5, Contact Hours: 7

Division: Health Occupations

Students in this course will learn and practice in the laboratory environment the skills required to perform in the surgical setting. Emphasis will be placed on advanced skills concerning instrumentation, equipment and procedures relevant to orthopedic, ENT, plastic, reconstructive, minimally invasive, and vascular procedures. Students will also practice patient transport, transfer, urinary catheterization, skin prep, patient positioning and draping procedures. Students will be evaluated on their sterile technique and case management skills. This course will also include a clinical observation component of the relevant areas of the perioperative environment. Group 2 course.

Corequisites: SRG 121

Credit Hours: 0.5, Contact Hours: 0.5

Division: Health Occupations

In this course students will define patient-centered care to determine the differing needs of the various patient populations that visit the surgical department. Important areas that will be described include appropriate communication, cultural and spiritual competence, and grief advocacy. This course will cover the aspects of the death in the operating room along with the organ transplant process. Students will also cover patient transport, transfer, urinary catheterization, skin prep, patient positioning and draping procedures. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 1.5, Contact Hours: 1.5

Division: Health Occupations

Students in this course are introduced to the basic concepts of physics to include the elements of motion, energy, light, sound and electricity and how they apply to surgical practice. Further study will include aspects of minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopy and robotic surgery. Students will also be introduced to the cases performed in interventional radiology and how they are integrated within surgical practice. The course will conclude with the study of diagnostic interventions integral in surgical practice as well as diagnosing pathologies preoperatively. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 3

Division: Health Occupations

Students will study the relevant surgical anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed for a variety of procedures. Surgical procedures covered will include the areas of otorhinolaryngology, Oral & Maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic & reconstructive, trauma surgery, and All-Hazard preparation. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours: 5, Contact Hours: 15

Division: Health Occupations

In this course students will be in the clinical environment practicing to and performing essential skills required in the perioperative environment. While under the supervision of a surgical technologist or RN the student will observe, scrub, and assist on procedures as directed by the surgical team. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 0.5, Contact Hours: 0.5

Division: Health Occupations

In this course students will complete a career portfolio and employment training. Major topics in this course include resume creation, both written and online portfolios, interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional attire. Group 2 course. Communications - Direct.

Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 3

Division: Health Occupations

Students in this course will study the relevant surgical anatomy and physiology, factors unique to surgical procedures, pathophysiology, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed for a variety of procedures. Surgical procedures covered include the disciplines of neurology, vascular, cardiothoracic, and pediatric surgical procedure categories. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours: 6, Contact Hours: 18

Division: Health Occupations

In this course students will continue working in the surgical environment under the direction of a surgical technologist or RN. The student will observe, scrub, and assist on more complex surgical cases as directed by the surgical team. The progression from student to entry level surgical technologist is the goal for the completion of this course along with the successful completion of the 120 scrubbed case requirements. Group 2 course. Critical Thinking - Direct.

Credit Hours: 1, Contact Hours: 1

Division: Health Occupations

In this course, the students will focus on exam preparation for the certification exam given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) that will be taken electronically on campus the last week of the program. Testing strategies and studying techniques will be a large focus point as well as online practice exams. Group 2 course.