SURG

This laboratory course is designed to provide for the practical application of theoretical concepts, patient safety standards, and aseptic principles outlined in SURG1310: Surgical Technology Theory I. Perioperative applied skills performed in the assistant circulator role are highlighted with an emphasis on industry best practices and the application of critical thinking skills.

This laboratory course is designed to provide for the practical application of theoretical concepts, patient safety standards, and aseptic principles outlined in SURG1320: Surgical Technology Theory II. Perioperative applied skills performed in the scrub role are highlighted with an emphasis on industry best practices and the application of critical thinking skills. Patient vital signs and microscope use are also included.

This laboratory course is designed to provide for the practical application of theoretical concepts, patient safety standards, and aseptic principles outlined in SURG1330: Surgical Technology Theory III. Perioperative applied skills performed in the scrub role are highlighted with an emphasis on industry best practices and the application of critical thinking skills. Handling, passing, and assembly of specialty surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies is included.

This laboratory course is designed to provide for the practical application of theoretical concepts, patient safety standards, and aseptic principles outlined in SURG1340: Surgical Technology Theory IV. Perioperative applied skills performed in the scrub role are highlighted with an emphasis on industry best practices and the application of critical thinking skills. Intraoperative and postoperative case management skills are further emphasized.

This laboratory course is designed to provide for the practical application of theoretical concepts, patient safety standards, and aseptic principles within the mock surgery setting. Perioperative applied skills performed in the scrub and circulating roles are highlighted with an emphasis on industry best practices and the application of critical thinking skills. Mock surgery scenarios incorporate all skills acquired in previous laboratory courses in order to prepare the student for clinical experiences and surgical rotations.

This capstone laboratory course is designed to provide for the practical application of theoretical concepts, patient safety standards, and aseptic principles within the mock surgery setting. Perioperative applied skills performed in the scrub and circulating roles are highlighted with an emphasis on industry best practices and the application of critical thinking skills. Mock surgery scenarios incorporate all skills acquired in previous laboratory courses in order to prepare the student for clinical experiences and surgical rotations.

This laboratory course provides the practical application of theoretical concepts, patient safety standards, and aseptic principles in alignment with SURGXXXXX. Perioperative applied skills performed in the assistant circulator role and the scrub role are highlighted with an emphasis on industry best practices and the application of critical thinking skills.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction into the field of surgical technology and survey basic perioperative surgical concepts. Major subjects covered include professionalism and employability, OR organization and administration, the surgical technologist’s roles and responsibilities, risk management, and basic circulating skills. Modern ethics, law and morality in healthcare, fundamentals of OR pharmacology, and anesthesia concepts are also surveyed. Preoperative case management concepts in the circulating role include patient transfer and transport, urinary catheterization, patient positioning, and skin preparation. Related medical/surgical terminology is integrated throughout the course.

This course will survey fundamentals of microbiology, intro to laboratory equipment (i.e., microscopes), the infectious process, and infection control concepts. Perioperative theory includes fundamentals of aseptic technique; medical versus surgical asepsis; sterilization, disinfection, and antisepsis; environmental controls and personnel practices; scrubbing, gowning, and gloving for surgery; draping; and establishing the sterile field. Safety, OSHA regulations, and Standard Precautions are also surveyed. Related medical/surgical terminology is integrated throughout the course.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of basic and specialty surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. Topics include surgical instrument uses and classifications, equipment identification and function, and specialty supply handling, preparation, and usage. Related medical/surgical terminology is integrated throughout the course.

This course will survey surgical case management concepts, including wound types and healing, surgical sutures and needles, wound closure techniques and devices, dressings and drainage devices, fundamentals of surgical pathophysiology, and postoperative patient care. Critical thinking skills within the operative environment are discussed in the context of surgical anticipation, emergency management, and All-hazards preparation. Related medical/surgical terminology is integrated throughout the course.

This course will introduce students to surgery and primary surgical procedures within basic specialties, including general, obstetric & gynecologic, ophthalmic, otorhinolaryngologic, oral & maxillofacial surgery, and diagnostic procedures. Related medical/surgical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology are integrated throughout the course.

This course will introduce students to surgery and primary surgical procedures within basic specialties, including plastic & reconstructive, genitourinary, orthopedic, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurosurgery. Related medical/surgical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology are integrated throughout the course.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction into the field of surgical technology and perioperative theory and concepts. Major topics include the surgical technologist’s roles and responsibilities, law and ethics in healthcare, safety and standard precautions, and preoperative case management. Perioperative theory and concepts include patient care, fundamentals of aseptic technique, environmental controls, and personnel practices. Related medical/surgical terminology is integrated throughout the course.

This is the first of two courses designed to provide the student with a review of all didactic, laboratory, and clinical knowledge necessary to prepare for success on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Reviews will be conducted in several forms, including test skills preparation, anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, sterilization concepts, and surgical procedures review.

This is the first of two courses designed to provide the student with a review of all didactic, laboratory, and clinical knowledge necessary to prepare for success on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Reviews will be conducted in several forms, including test skills preparation, anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, sterilization concepts, and surgical procedures review.

This laboratory course provides practical application of theoretical concepts, patient safety standards, and aseptic principles in alignment with SURGXXXX. Handling, passing, and assembly of specialty surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies is included. Intraoperative and postoperative case management skills are further emphasized.

This laboratory course provides practical application of theoretical concepts, patient safety standards, and aseptic principles within the mock surgery setting. Perioperative applied skills performed in the scrub and circulating roles are highlighted with an emphasis on industry best practices and the application of critical thinking skills. Mock surgery scenarios incorporate all skills acquired in previous laboratory courses in order to prepare the student for clinical experiences and surgical rotations.

This is the second of two courses designed to provide the student with a review of all didactic, laboratory, and clinical knowledge necessary to prepare for success on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Reviews will be conducted in several forms, including test skills preparation, anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, sterilization concepts, and surgical procedures review.

This is the second of two courses designed to provide the student with a review of all didactic, laboratory, and clinical knowledge necessary to prepare for success on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Reviews will be conducted in several forms, including test skills preparation, anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, sterilization concepts, and surgical procedures review.

This clinical experience will provide progressive exposure to and experience with diverse surgical procedures of elementary, intermediate, and advanced complexity performed in relation to the practice of surgical technology in multiple specialties within the clinical setting.

In this clinical experience students will gain progressive exposure to and experience with diverse surgical procedures of varying complexity performed in relation to the practice of surgical technology in multiple specialties within the clinical setting. Students will apply critical thinking and surgical problem solving techniques to anticipate the needs of the surgical team as well as the patient.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies and will survey case management concepts. Topics include basic and specialty surgical instrument uses and classifications, wound types and healing, fundamentals of surgical pathophysiology, and postoperative patient care. Critical thinking skills within the operative environment are discussed in the context of surgical anticipation, emergency management, and all-hazards preparation. Related medical/surgical terminology is integrated throughout the course.

This course will introduce students to surgery and primary surgical procedures within basic specialties including general, obstetric & gynecologic, ophthalmic, otorhinolaryngologic, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive, genitourinary, orthopedic, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, neurosurgery, and diagnostic procedures. Related medical/surgical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology are integrated throughout the course.

In this clinical experience students will gain progressive exposure to and experience with diverse surgical procedures of varying complexity performed in relation to the practice of surgical technology in multiple specialties within the clinical setting. Students will apply critical thinking and surgical problem solving techniques in the field.

This clinical experience will provide progressive exposure to and experience with diverse surgical procedures of elementary, intermediate, and advanced complexity performed in relation to the practice of surgical technology in multiple specialties within the clinical setting.

The A POSitive CARE approach is utilized to facilitate the learning process. It is a systematic approach to critical thinking and surgical problem solving focused on the ability of the student surgical technologist to anticipate the needs of the surgical team as well as the patient.