SUR - Surgical Technology

This course provides general introductory information for the surgical technology student.  The student will learn the history and development of surgery, healthcare facilities organization and accreditation, physical environment and safety, biomedical science, surgical technologist and other team members job descriptions, medical/legal aspects of surgery including informed consent, risk management, patient’s Bill of Rights, the surgical patient and treatment of “special populations” of patients, professional management, communication skills and teamwork, microbiology related to the perioperative environment. Upon successful course completion, students will learn the field of surgical technology and how it relates to the perioperative setting.

This course introduces the student to the basic principles of aseptic and sterile technique. The students will learn methods of disinfection and sterilization, hand hygiene and surgical scrub, gowning and gloving, technological sciences, pre and post-operative patient care, urinary catheterization, hemostasis, pharmacology and anesthesia, disaster preparedness and response.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to discuss the principles of asepsis, the surgical environment, and the various roles during an all-hazard event.  The student will learn the basic principles and reasons for aseptic technique.

This course introduces the student to skills including creation and maintenance of the sterile field, sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies, and surgical counts. The students should be able to name and identify instruments, equipment and supplies used in the operative setting. The student will learn concepts related to wound healing and the devices and methods of wound closure, pre/intra/post-operative routines, patient skin prep, positioning and draping and urethral catheterization. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to explain different instrumentation, equipment, supplies and wound healing devices used in the operating room.

This course is the logical continuation of Surgical Procedures I and will focus on the general, obstetric and gynecologic, genitourinary, ophthalmic, and laparoscopic procedures. The student will learn to identify the names and uses of instruments, supplies and drugs of each specialty; describe the pathology and related terminology of each system or organ that prompts surgical intervention, discuss preoperative diagnostic procedures related surgical procedures.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply their perioperative knowledge in a lab setting for General, Ob/GYN, GU and Ophthalmic procedures.

This course is the logical continuation of Surgical Procedures II and will focus on the otorhinolaryngologic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and neurosurgery procedures. The student will learn the names and uses of instruments, supplies and drugs of each specialty; describe the pathology and related terminology of each system or organ that prompts surgical intervention, discuss preoperative diagnostic procedures related surgical procedures.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply their perioperative knowledge in a lab setting for ENT, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and neurosurgery procedures.

This course is the logical continuation of Surgical Procedures II and will focus on the orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and peripheral vascular surgery. The student will learn to identify the names and uses of instruments, supplies and drugs of each specialty; describe the pathology and related terminology of each system or organ that prompts surgical intervention, discuss preoperative diagnostic procedures related surgical procedures.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply their perioperative knowledge in a lab setting orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and peripheral vascular surgery.

This course introduces the student to the hospital operating room and support services, including basic scrub responsibilities and techniques and sterile procedures. The student will learn in the field under the supervision of a qualified medical professional. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills of beginning level cases in the surgical arena.

This course is taken in conjunction with SUR270. Students will learn and collaborate to share perioperative care experiences while in a clinical setting. Upon successful course completion students will be able to apply to their practice in Surgical Technology.

This course introduces the student to the hospital operating room and support services, including basic scrub responsibilities and techniques and sterile procedures. The student will learn under the supervision of a qualified medical professional. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills of intermediate level cases in the surgical arena.

This course is taken in conjunction with SUR271. Students will learn and collaborate to share perioperative care experiences while in a clinical setting. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply to their practice in Surgical Technology.

This course introduces the student to the hospital operating room and support services, including basic scrub responsibilities and techniques and sterile procedures. The student will learn in the field under the supervision of a qualified medical professional. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills of advanced level cases in the surgical arena.

This course is taken in conjunction with SUR272. Students will learn and collaborate to share perioperative care and experiences while in a clinical setting. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply to their practice in Surgical Technology.

This course provides the student with an overview of the entire Surgical Technology curriculum and prepares the student for the National Certifying Examination. The course will include learn test taking strategies. Students will work in the lab to review and enforce technical skills that will be used in the field. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to pass the National Certifying Exam.