8 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 101Surgical Theory I with Lab
This course provides students with in-depth coverage of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, hemostasis, wound healing, and wound closure, preoperative surgical case management, intraoperative and postoperative surgical case management, diagnostic procedures, and minimally invasive applications. Each Surgical Technology Didactic course satisfies major requirements and is paired with a lab that teaches students the skills and workflows required to perform in the operating room beginning with basic essential skills from gowning and gloving to advancing to completing a mock surgery from beginning to end. During each lab, students learn and complete a series of sequenced skills checkoffs that build upon the previously learned skill to teach students their surgical routine. Students benefit from being able to have observation hours in the Operating Room to see skills used by other Surgical Technologists and tie the skills back to concepts in their didactic learning. Students will learn and practice skills in both real-world operating rooms primarily at UPMC’s designated academic medical centers as well as in the surgical laboratory on campus. 6 Credits (2 Credits Lecture, 4 Credits Lab) 150 In Class Clock Hours, 60 Recognized Outside Clock Hours, 210 Total Clock Hours). 6 credits PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE: PH 149
CTC 101, SKW 101, SKQ 101, SKC 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO217, HIM 102
SUR 102Surgical Theory II with Lab
This course provides students with in-depth coverage of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, hemostasis, wound healing, and wound closure, preoperative surgical case management, intraoperative and postoperative surgical case management, diagnostic procedures, and minimally invasive applications. Each Surgical Technology Didactic course satisfies major requirements and is paired with a lab that teaches students the skills and workflows required to perform in the operating room beginning with basic essential skills from gowning and gloving to advancing to completing a mock surgery from beginning to end. During each lab, students learn and complete a series of sequenced skills checkoffs that build upon the previously learned skill to teach students their surgical routine. Students benefit from being able to have observation hours in the Operating Room to see skills used by other Surgical Technologists and tie the skills back to concepts in their didactic learning. Students will learn and practice skills in both real-world operating rooms at UPMC’s academic medical centers UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Passavant as well as in the surgical laboratory on campus. 6 Credits (2 Credits Lecture, 4 Credits Lab) 150 In Class Clock Hours, 60 Recognized Outside Clock Hours, 210 Total Clock Hours). 6 credits PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE: PH-149
CTC 101, SKW 101, SKQ 101, SKC 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO217, HIM 102, SUR 101
SUR 120Surgical Procedures I with Lab
This course focuses on surgical procedures in various specialty areas that include General surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmic Surgery, Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The student will learn to identify the names and uses of instruments, supplies, and drugs of each specialty; describe the pathology and related terminology of each system or organ that prompts surgical intervention, discuss preoperative diagnostic procedures related surgical procedures. Each Surgical Technology Didactic course satisfies major requirements and is paired with a lab that teaches students the skills and workflows required to perform in the operating room beginning with basic essential skills from gowning and gloving to advancing to completing a mock surgery from beginning to end. During each lab, students learn and complete a series of sequenced skills checkoffs that build upon the previously learned skill to teach students their surgical routine. Students benefit from being able to have observation hours in the Operating Room to see skills used by other Surgical Technologists and tie the skills back to concepts in their didactic learning. Students will learn and practice skills in both real-world operating rooms at UPMC’s academic medical centers UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Passavant as well as in the surgical laboratory on campus. 6 Credits (2 Credits Lecture, 4 Credits Lab) 150 In Class Clock Hours, 60 Recognized Outside Clock Hours, 210 Total Clock Hours). 6 credits 214
This course is the logical continuation of Surgical Procedures I and will focus on surgical procedures in various specialty areas that include Genitourinary, Orthopedic, Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular and Neurosurgery. In this course, students will identify the names and uses of surgical instruments, supplies, and drugs related to each specialty; describe the pathology and related medical terminology of each system or organ that prompts surgical intervention. In addition, students will discuss preoperative diagnostic procedures related to surgical procedures. Each Surgical Technology Didactic course satisfies major requirements and is paired with a lab that teaches students the skills and workflows required to perform in the operating room beginning with basic essential skills from gowning and gloving to advancing to completing a mock surgery from beginning to end. During each lab, students learn and complete a series of sequenced skills checkoffs that build upon the previously learned skill to teach students their surgical routine. Students benefit from being able to have observation hours in the Operating Room to see skills used by other Surgical Technologists and tie the skills back to concepts in their didactic learning. Students will learn and practice skills in both real-world operating rooms at UPMC’s academic medical centers UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Passavant as well as in the surgical laboratory on campus. 6 Credits (2 Credits Lecture, 4 Credits Lab) 150 In Class Clock Hours, 60 Recognized Outside Clock Hours, 210 Total Clock Hours). 6 credits PREREQUISITE & COREQUISITE: EN/WS 262
CTC 101, SKW 101, SKQ 101, SKC 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO217, HIM 102, PH 149 SUR 101, SUR 102
SUR 270AClinical Externship I5.5
This course is a supervised clinical experience in local hospital surgical settings focusing on gaining surgical technologist experience on minor surgical procedures and fulfilling the weekly objectives. Students will complete a minimum of 60 surgical cases for this course with a total of 120 surgical cases across both clinical courses.
CTC 101, SKW 101, SKQ 101, SKC 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO217, HIM 102, SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR 120, SUR 121
Corequisite
SUR 270 B
SUR 270BClinical Externship I Lab
This advanced surgical technology lab complements the clinical course providing an interactive environment to reinforce and integrate core concepts of surgical technology and meeting of clinical course outcomes. Through detailed review and discussion of clinical cases and procedures, students will strengthen their understanding of operative techniques and perioperative processes. The course fosters readiness for certification and real-world application. Students will engage in targeted review of areas of weakness identified through the comprehensive practice exam and instructor feedback, ensuring mastery of essential skills and knowledge. Active participation enhances critical thinking, teamwork, and adaptability in surgical settings. This lab is designed to prepare students for successful clinical performance and certification, while fostering professional growth and confidence as surgical technologists. 1.5 credits 120, SUR 121
CTC 101, SKW 101, SKQ 101, SKC 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO217, PH 149, HIM 102, EN/WS 262, SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR
Corequisite
SUR 270 A
SUR 271AClinical Externship II
This course is a supervised clinical experience in local hospital surgical settings focusing on gaining surgical technologist experience on minor surgical procedures that fulfill the weekly objectives. Students will continue to work to complete a minimum of 120 surgical cases spanning across the clinical externship course. In this course students will expand their knowledge and skills by participating in a variety of new surgical case types to meet the required number of total number of surgical cases and the total number of cases required for the first and second scrub roles. 5.5 credits PREREQUSITE: CTC 101, SKW 101, SKQ 101, SKC 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO217, PH 149, HIM 102, EN/WS 262, SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR 120, SUR 121,SUR 270 A, SUR 270 B
This advanced surgical technology lab complements the clinical course providing an interactive environment to reinforce and integrate core concepts of surgical technology and meeting of clinical course outcomes. Through detailed review and discussion of clinical cases and procedures, students will strengthen their understanding of operative techniques and perioperative processes. Students will continue to complete MOCK Certification Exams that culminate in active participation and completion of a National Certification Exam. 215
