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Course Descriptions
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
| =HSC 0005 |
45 hrs., 1.5 vc. |
| Orientation to Health Sciences |
Corequisite: HSC 0005L.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the health care delivery system and provide an overview of the role and responsibility of members of the health care team. Common illnesses are discussed with a focus on prevention of disease and promotion of wellness. Systems of measurement, interpersonal skills, legal/ethical issues, basic medical terminology, infection control, and the personal characteristics of the successful health care professional are included. Also included are the basic concepts of patient care skills, which are common to all health occupations. Topics include patient and professional communication, proper patient identification, and monitoring of patient status. |
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| =HSC 0005L |
15 hrs., 0.5 vc. |
| Orientation to Health Sciences Lab |
$45.00 lab fee |
Corequisite: HSC 0005.
Lab to accompany HSC 0005, Orientation to Health Sciences. |
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| =STS 0003 |
90 hrs., 3 vc. |
| Introduction to Surgical Technology |
Prerequisite: HSC 0005.
Corequisite: STS 0003L.
This course introduces the student to the discipline of surgical technique. Introduction to the program and facilities, mental health/personal hygiene, professional ethics, the design of the surgical suite, the health care team, legal issues in patient care, affirmative impact statement, asepsis/infection control, instrument cleaning methods for prevention of infection, sterilization methods for prevention of infection, chemical disinfection, and environmental sanitation. |
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| =STS 0003L |
60 hrs., 2 vc. |
| Introduction to Surgical Technology Lab/Clinical |
$48.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: HSC 0005.
Corequisite: STS 0003.
Lab and clinical practicum to accompany STS 0003, Introduction to Surgical Technology. |
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| =STS 0120 |
30 hrs., 1 vc. |
| Surgical Specialties I |
Prerequisite: STS 0155 and STS 0155L.
Corequisite: STS 0120L.
This course is designed to prepare students for surgical procedures including review of anatomy regarding eye, ear, nose, and throat surgery, diagnostic procedures and relevant equipment, supplies, and techniques. Depth of coverage will be determined by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. |
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| =STS 0120L |
15 hrs., 0.5 vc. |
| Surgical Specialties I Lab |
$60.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: STS 0155 and STS 0155L.
Corequisite: STS 0120.
Lab to accompany STS 0120, Surgical Specialties I. |
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| =STS 0121 |
30 hrs., 1 vc. |
| Surgical Specialties II |
Prerequisite: STS 0120 and STS 0120L.
Corequisite: STS 01221L.
Course is designed to prepare students for surgical procedures including review of anatomy, relevant, equipment, supplies, and techniques regarding maxillary/mandibular surgery, oral surgery, genito-urinary surgery, gynecological surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, and general surgery. Depth of coverage will be determined by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. |
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| =STS 0121L |
15 hrs., 0.5 vc. |
| Surgical Specialties II Lab |
$61.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: STS 0120 and STS 0120L.
Corequisite: STS 01221.
Lab to accompany STS 0121, Surgical Specialties II. |
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| =STS 0122 |
30 hrs., 1 vc. |
| Surgical Specialties III |
Prerequisite: STS 0121 and STS 0121L.
Corequisite: STS 0122L.
Course is designed to prepare students for surgical procedures including review of anatomy, relevant equipment, supplies, and techniques regarding thoracic surgery, emergency room activities, plastic surgery, and pediatric surgery. Depth of coverage will be determined by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. Course also prepares students for employment in the surgical technologist field. |
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| =STS 0122L |
15 hrs., 0.5 vc. |
| Surgical Specialties III Lab |
$60.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: STS 0121 and STS 0122L.
Corequisites: STS 0122.
Lab to accompany STS 0122, Surgical Specialties III. |
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| =STS 0155 |
105 hrs., 3.5 vc. |
| Surgical Techniques and Procedures |
Prerequisite: STS 0003 and STS 0003L.
Corequisite: STS 0155L.
Course is designed to introduce students to aseptic technique, infection control practices, duties of the circulator role, duties of the scrub role, suture material/wound closure, surgical needles, staples, instruments, wound healing and homeostasis, drains, dressings, incisions, and relevant terminology, pharmacology, and anesthesia principles to the duties of surgical procedure. |
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| =STS 0155L |
135 hrs., 4.5 vc. |
| Surgical Techniques and Procedures Lab/Clinical |
$60.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: STS 0003 and STS 003L.
Corequisite: STS 0155.
Lab and clinical practicum to accompany course STS 0155, Surgical Techniques and Procedures. |
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| =STS 0255L |
180 hrs., 6 vc. |
| Surgical Procedures Clinical I |
Prerequisite: STS 0155 and STS 0155L.
Course is designed to prepare students for surgical procedures including the role of the scrub person including assisting team members to gown/glove, draping the sterile field, medical weights and measures/medicines/dosages, instrument identification and preparation, draping the patient, adhering to aseptic technique, sterilizing, chemical disinfection, preparing supplies and special equipment, passing instruments, supplies, and sutures to the surgeon, cutting sutures, holding retractors, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, instrument, sponge, and sharps count, administrative tasks and preparing operating room tables and lights. The role of circulator will include surgical preparation of the patient, positioning, and assisting in the administration of blood, plasma, transfusions, and injections. This course prepares students to meet the “standard” category regarding level of performance. Depth of coverage and case completion requirements will be determined by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. |
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| =STS 0256L |
180 hrs., 6 vc. |
| Surgical Procedures Clinical II |
Prerequisite: STS 0255L.
This course is designed to prepare students for performing preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative surgical procedures including the role of the scrub person regarding safety practices, work attitudes, professional ethics and legal requirements, reporting, documentation of work areas. Course prepares students to meet the “standard” category regarding level of performance. Depth of coverage and case completion requirements will be determined by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. |
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| =STS 0257L |
190 hrs., 6.5 vc. |
| Surgical Procedures Clinical III |
Prerequisite: STS 0256L.
Course is designed to prepare students for performing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative surgical procedures. Course prepares students to meet “standard” category regarding level of performance. Depth of coverage and case completion requirements will be determined by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. |
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| =STS 0803 |
45 hrs., 1.5 vc. |
| Pharmacology & Anesthesia |
Corequisite: STS 0803L.
Course is designed to introduce students to most commonly used pharmacological agents in surgery, pre-post-, and intraoperatively, stressing identification, handling, and usage. |
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| =STS 0803L |
15 hrs., 0.5 vc. |
| Pharmacology & Anesthesia Lab |
$24.00 lab fee |
Corequisite: STS 0803.
Lab to accompany STS 0803, Pharmacology and Anesthesia. |
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| =STS 0804 |
60 hrs., 2 vc. |
| Basic Microbiology |
| This course covers the characteristics and activities of microorganisms. It surveys the various microbial groups, especially the bacteria, viruses, and fungi, with emphasis on pathogenic forms. Bacterial growth, metabolism, and genetics are discussed in some detail. Theories and methods of destruction, removal, and inhibition of microorganisms in the environment are studied, as well as how the human body’s natural defenses act to protect us against pathogenic microorganisms, principles of wound healing, and how chemotherapeutic agents assist in this task. Various significant aspects of several infectious diseases that occur in humans are also covered. |
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| # Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs. |
| + Minimum grade of "C" required. |
| = PSAV course. |
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