Surgical Technology Courses

This course introduces the student to the role of the surgical technologist within the health care team. Students will examine the progression's history and evolution as well as an overview as a member of the surgical team. Hosptial management, the physical aspects of the operating suite, and standards of conduct will be emphasized. Introductory surgical regional anatomy will be discussed, as well as microbiology as it pertains to sterilization and disinfection.

This course will apply theory to practice with mock surgical procedures and simulation with principles, protocols and skills learned in Fundamentals of Surgical Technology.

This course introduces the role of the surgical technologist as well as the procedures, skills, and protocols necessary to work in the operating room environment.

This course will cover each body system as a unit and its related pathological conditions. Relevant anatomy will also be discussed as well as surgically treatable diseases and disorders specific to each body system.

This course introduces the student to basic surgical procedures with an emphasis on maintaining sterile technique. Within these procedures, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and pathophysiology will be reviewed.

This course is a survey study in the word-building system for medical terms. It covers word roots, combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, and medical word-building and decoding. Emphasis is placed on the correct spelling of terms, as well as definition and usage according to the operating room and surgical procedures.

This course provides application of theory in the clinical environment of a hospital with the application of skills in basic, intermediate, and advanced surgical procedures while incorporating the biomedical resources in surgical specialty areas. This course will require a minimum of 24 hours a week in the clinical environment.

This course will prepare the student to apply theoretical knowledge to the principles, protocols and skills learned in Clinical Externship I.

This course extends on the concept of Surgical Procedures I and will introduce the student to intermediate surgical procedures with an emphasis on maintaining sterile technique. Within these procedures the anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology will be reviewed.

This course provides employability skills and an overview of theoretical knowledge in preparation for certification. Topics include test-taking strategies, resume preparation, interviewing strategies, communication skills, and teamwork concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a resume, demonstrate appropriate interview techniques, and identify strengths and weaknesses in preparation for certification. Biomedical sciences will also be discussed including lasers, electricity, computers, and robotics as they relate to surgery.

This course provides application of theory in the clinical environment of a hospital with the application of skills in basic, intermediate, and advanced surgical procedures while incorporating the biomedical resources in surgical specialty areas. This course will require a minimum of 24 hours a week in the clinical environment with a 1 hour per week surgical seminar in the classroom.

This course provides knowledge related to preparation for the national certification exam. Emphasis on professional practice responsibilities is reviewed. (It is mandatory to take the NBSTSA certification exam to pass this course)

This course extends upon the concepts learned from Surgical Procedures I & II by advancing the student's knowledge and skills with more complex and advanced surgical procedures focusing on the sequential aspect of the procedure with specialized instrumentation.