8 courses with the subject SURG, 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.
SURG 101Concepts in Surgical Technology 3:3:0
Introduces students to theories and concepts in the role of a surgical technologist. This course covers professionalism, communication, computer technology in the operating room, biomedical science, the biopsychosocial needs of the surgical patient, ethical/legal issues specific to the perioperative setting, patient, and workplace safety. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 105 with a grade of C or higher. Pre or
BIOL 121 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: BIOL 221.
SURG 105Pharmacology 1:1:0
Introduces pharmacology for the surgical technologist. This course emphasizes pharmacologic principles in surgery, medications commonly utilized in the perioperative setting, and basic anesthesia concepts. Enrollment is restricted to students enrolled in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: MATH 055 (or MATH 051) or equivalent, BIOL 105 and 221 with grades of C or higher. Pre or Co-requisite: BIOL 122 with a grade of C or higher.
Introduces students to the fundamentals of operating room techniques. This course emphasizes the principles and practices of asepsis and sterilization. Roles and responsibilities of the surgical technologist, and other surgical team members, are covered. Other topics include identification of common equipment, instruments and supplies; scrubbing; gowning; gloving; draping, and creating a sterile field. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 105, 122, 221 and SURG 101 with grades of C or higher.
Develops the concepts learned in SURG 101, 105 and 110. This lecture/laboratory course covers the theory and practice for general, endoscopic, gynecological, obstetrical, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology, maxillofacial and plastic surgical procedures with an emphasis on the steps of 364
Expands the student’s knowledge of surgical specialties and clinical practice. This lecture/laboratory course specifically addresses cardiovascular, thoracic, neurological, ophthalmic and orthopedic surgical procedures. Considerations for pediatric and geriatric procedures are also discussed. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program.
SURG 111 and 210 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: SURG 220.
SURG 210Surgical Clinical Externship I 3:0:24
Develops the concepts taught in SURG 101, 105 and 110. Students are assigned to affiliated health care organizations where they practice skills related to surgical techniques and principles. In addition, they participate actively as members of the surgical team and develop the skills necessary to scrub during surgical procedures under supervision. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: SURG 105 and 110 with grades of C or higher.
Develops further clinical proficiency. Students are assigned to affiliated healthcare organizations where they practice skills related to surgical techniques and principles with the goal of scrubbing independently for common surgical procedures under supervision. They participate as members of the surgical team, building on skills developed in SURG 111 and 210. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: SURG 111 and 210 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: SURG 112.
Develops further clinical proficiency with progress into the surgical specialties of cardiothoracic, ophthalmology and endoscopy. Students are assigned to affiliated healthcare organizations where they are exposed and participate in surgical specialties under supervision. This course prepares the student for entry-level independent practice and certification as a surgical technologist. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program.
