Surgical Technology
CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team. Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations. Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians' offices, and central supply processing units.
Courses
- ACA 111
- ACA 122
- BIO 163 — Basic Anat and Physiology 4 2 5
- SUR 110 — Intro to Surgical Tech 3 0 0 3
- SUR 111 — Periop Patient Care 5 6 0 7
- BIO 170 — Introductory Microbiology 3 3 4
- SUR 122 — Surgical Procedures I* 5 3 0 6
- SUR 123 — Sur Clinical Practice I* 0 0 21 7
- ENG 111 — Writing and Inquiry 3 0 3
- SUR 134 — Surgical Procedures II 5 0 0 5
- SUR 135 — SUR Clinical Practice II 0 0 12 4
- ENG 112 — Writing/Research in the Disc 3 0 3
- PSY 150 — General Psychology
- SUR 211 — Adv Theoretical Concepts 2 0 0 2
- SUR 212 — SUR Clinical Supplement 0 0 12 4
- CIS 110 — Introduction to Computers
- COM 120 — Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 3
- COM 231 — Public Speaking 3 0 3
- SUR 137 — Professional Success Prep 1 0 0 1
- SUR 210 — Adv SUR Clinical Practice 0 0 6 2
- ART 111 — Art Appreciation 3 0 3
- MUS 110 — Music Appreciation
- PHI 215 — Philosophical Issues 3 0 3
- PHI 240 — Introduction to Ethics 3 0 3
- BIO 175 — General Microbiology 2 2 3
- BIO 275 — Microbiology
- BIO 168 — Anatomy and Physiology I 3 3 4
- BIO 169 — Anatomy and Physiology II