Surgical Technology Surgical Technology Program
- Subject
- SUR
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.albemarle.edu
- Corequisite
- SUR 111
10 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.
Surgical Technology Surgical Technology Program
surgical technology student the theoretical knowledge required to function in the preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative role. Topics include asepsis, disinfection and sterilization, physical environment, instrumentation, equipment, peri-operative patient care, and peri-operative case management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles and practice of the peri-operative team member to the operative environment.
an introduction to selected basic and intermediate surgical specialties that students are exposed to the first clinical rotation. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment. Semester: Spring | Class Hours: 5 | Lab Hours: 3 Total Credit Hours: 6
provides clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to build upon skills learned in
a comprehensive study of intermediate and advanced surgical specialties that students are exposed to in the second clinical rotation. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment. Semester: Summer | Class Hours: 5 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 5
provides clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to build skills required for complex perioperative patient care. Emphasis is placed on greater technical skills, critical thinking, speed, efficiency, and autonomy in the operative setting. Upon completion, students should be able to function in the role of an entry-level surgical technologist. Semester: Summer | Class Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 0 | Clinical: 12 Total Credit Hours: 4
Prep.
is designed to provide individualized experience in advanced practice, education, circulating, and managerial skills. Emphasis is placed on developing and demonstrating proficiency in skills necessary for advanced practice. Upon completion, students should be able to assume leadership roles in a chosen specialty area. Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 0 | Clinical: 6 Total Credit Hours: 2
covers theoretical knowledge required for extension of the surgical technologist role. Emphasis is placed on advanced practice in complex surgical specialties, educational methodologies, and managerial skills. Upon completion, students should be able to assume leadership roles in a chosen specialty area. Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 2
the opportunity to continue mastering the continuity of care in the peri-operative assignment. Emphasis is placed on maintaining and enhancing acquired clinical skills in the peri-operative setting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate mastery of surgical techniques in the role of the entry level surgical technologist. Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 0 | Clinical: 12 Total Credit Hours: 4 299 Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Source: College of the Albemarle's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61