Courses in Surgical Technology.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology Program.
Co-requisite: SG 101.
This course is designed to introduce students to the surgical environment, the history of surgery, and the legal, ethical, moral, and psychological responsibility of the surgical technologist. The three roles of the surgical technologist will be explored. Operating room safety, equipment and introductory skills will be discussed.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology Program.
Co-requisite: SG 100.
This course will introduce surgical technology skills in the laboratory setting focusing on the role of the surgical scrub technologist. The student will have an opportunity to practice skills and demonstrate proficiency prior to clinical experience in subsequent surgical technology courses.
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology Program or permission of the instructor.
This course will introduce students to the technological sciences for the operating room, including basic computer knowledge, electricity, physics, and robotics.
7 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 100, SG 101, SG 105, with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is a theory/practicum course that will focus on the three roles of the surgical technologist. Emphasis is placed on asepsis, safety, and the
importance of teamwork with demonstration of the skills of the three roles. Common surgical and diagnostic procedures are introduced.
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 110 and SG 115 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course is designed to introduce students to various types of anesthetic agents used in surgical and related procedures. The use, effects, and adverse reactions of drugs will be discussed. Calculation of drugs and solutions using the metric system, and the pouring and measuring of solutions will be taught so the students can effectively assist the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or circulating nurse in the operating room.
7 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 120 with a grade of “C” or better.
Co-requisite: SG 210
This course is a theory/practicum course that builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in SG 120 Surgical Technology I. Advanced surgical and diagnostic techniques are taught. The student is expected to progress in the role of scrub technician and second assistant in more surgical procedures. The role of circulator is practiced.
11 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 220 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is theory/practicum that will focus on complex surgical and/or diagnostic procedures. The student is expected to progress in all three roles of the surgical technician with little or no assistance.
1-3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the AVP/Dean of Allied Health.
Present courses in Allied Health which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual instruction, and/or research in an area related to Allied Health.