SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (SRG)
Introduction to Surgical Technology | This course introduces various types of healthcare institutions and their structures then focuses on the surgical technologist and other surgical team members and their roles within such institutions. It presents concepts of communication skills and... | |
Principles of Practice and Introduction to Surgical Procedures | This course introduces the student to the surgical technologist role. It presents concepts of general surgical patient care, wound healing and basic case preparation and procedures. Basics of open, endoscopic, robotics and other minimally invasive pr... | |
Surgical Procedures I | This course focuses on theory and clinical procedures in general, rectal, obstetric and gynecologic, endoscopic, ear, nose and throat, head and neck, oral and maxillofacial surgeries. In both theory and clinical settings emphasis is placed on knowle... | |
Surgical Procedures II | This course focuses on theory and clinical procedures in genitourinary, orthopedic, hand, plastic, neurologic, thoracic, cardiac, peripheral vascular, and general pediatric surgeries. In both theory and clinical settings, emphasis is placed on knowl... | |
Surgical Procedures III | This course focuses on theory and clinical procedures in ophthalmic, peripheral vascular, cardiac, and transplant specialties. In both theory and clinical settings, emphasis is placed on knowledge of relevant anatomy, pathology, diagnostic procedure... | |
Surgical Technology Internship & CST Exam Preparation | This course focuses on students' performance ability in the role of Surgical Technologist during select surgical procedures in general, orthopedic, gynecological, genitourinary, peripheral vascular and ophthalmic. It includes possible clinical expe... | |
Surgical Pharmacology | Students enrolled in this course will be provided with an overview of basic pharmacology, emphasizing specific areas of pharmacology as they relate to surgery and anesthesia. Routes of administration and safe practices will also be discussed. | |
Essentials of Microbiology | This course introduces students to microorganisms with an emphasis on pathogenic organisms such as bacteria, yeasts, molds and viruses. The role of microorganisms in causing infection and development of immunity will also be discussed. NOTE: This cou... | |
Surgical Technology Capstone | This course focuses on job readiness for the surgical technologist with an emphasis on resume writing, interview skills, networking, and professionalism. Students will apply knowledge and skills gained throughout the program with the goal of gaining full time employment as a Surgical Technologist. | |
Special Topics in Phlebotomy | This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in surgical technology that do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied. Topics may include study of the perioperative team and its language, the evolution and basic principles of patient care, clinical preceptorship, etc. This course is repeatable up to three times, any topic only once, for a maximum of 6 hours towards degree completion. |