5 courses with the subject SUR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SUR 131Surgical Procedures I3
This course introduces a comprehensive overview of surgical technology, covering the history and evolution of surgery, the roles and responsibilities of surgical technologists, and the structure of healthcare facilities. Students learn about professional organizations, education and certification, legal and ethical issues, and patient care, including cultural and religious considerations. The curriculum also addresses emergency situations, disaster management, and the maintenance and quality control of surgical instruments. Students develop essential skills for effective teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution in surgical settings. Semester Offered: F Advanced Placement Biology, Placement into college level English
This course focuses on the critical principles of microbiology, asepsis, and infection control in the surgical environment. Students examine microbiology’s impact on sterile technique and analyze immune responses while understanding the infectious process. The course also emphasizes the importance of asepsis and surgical conscience in patient care. Key topics include the roles of the surgical team, principles of safety, and medical terminology. Students develop practical skills in maintaining sterile fields, preparing instruments, and managing surgical supplies. The laboratory component allows students to observe and demonstrate principles and procedures, reinforcing their competencies in surgical techniques, patient positioning, and preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative routines. Semester Offered: S or higher, SUR 131 with a grade of "C" or higher
This course involves the practical application of the skills, knowledge, and abilities developed in these courses. The clinical experience provides students with supervised applications of the theory, principles, and procedures taught in the class and lab room. Students experience patient contact as a member of the operating room team. This experience takes place in hospitals and surgical clinics and focuses on minimally complex to complex surgical cases. This clinical experience requires appropriate case scheduling. The clinical runs the first 10 weeks: Tuesday - Friday, 6:45 - 15:15; and then for the remaining five (5) weeks: Monday - Friday, 6:45 - 15:15. Semester Offered: S "C" or higher
This course explores the diagnostic and surgical interventions of specialized surgeries, including Oral and Maxillofacial, Orthopedic, Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular, and Neurosurgical procedures. Semester Offered: S "C" or higher
