12 courses with the subject STS, 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.
STS 650Health Care Concepts5
This course teaches the necessary concepts for entry into the healthcare field. This course discusses the historical developments of surgery, information on the healthcare delivery system and facilities, roles and responsibilities of the surgical team, and presents legal/ethical issues. Personal and professional relations, job seeking skills, communication skills, and stress management will be discussed. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of pharmacology. Students will calculate drug levels based on patient’s statistics. The principles of anesthesia administration will be addressed. Medical terminology, medical errors and reporting systems will be discussed. Additionally, students study CPR and blood borne diseases including HIV/AIDS.
This course provides instruction on the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis will be on the structure and function of body organs and systems including cellular biology and related terminology.
Operating room theory and the role of the surgical technologist in the operating room, delivery room, and related areas will also be covered. This includes a basic knowledge of equipment, supplies and instrumentation. The physical environment of the surgical suite will be discussed. An introduction to microbiology and infection control as well as medical as surgical asepsis will also be provided.
STS 672Surgical Techniques and Procedures I with Lab4
This course teaches the skills necessary to function as a surgical technologist in the operating room; including principles of aseptic technique, correct posture for scrubbing, gowning and gloving, draping and handling of specimens. The basic concepts of microbiology as they apply to the practice of surgery will be covered. Patient psychological needs and assessment, and the processes for obtaining consent for surgery will be covered.
STS 674Surgical Techniques and Procedures II with Lab4
This course teaches the skills necessary to function as a surgical technologist in the operating room including principles of aseptic technique, care and counting of sponges, sharps and instruments. Wound Principle classifications and the surgical procedures for each will be discussed. In addition, patient transfer and positioning techniques will be covered. Identification of emergency situations and the appropriate action for patient care will be discussed. Application of thermoregulatory devices, vital signs, urinary catheterization, hemostasis and blood replacement will be discussed.
This course teaches pre-operative theory, detailed surgical procedures, and special techniques involving the multiple surgical specialties. The peri-operative care of the individual patient is also covered. Specialties include diagnostic procedures, general surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, obstetrics and gynecology. Cell pathology, tumors, and disorders of each body system and the diagnostic tests associated with each will be covered. Prep of operative site, handling of specimens, and post-operative care and methods of assessment for discharge are covered. Anatomy, surgical pathology, instrumentation, room setup, positioning, draping, incisions, and surgical procedures of each specialty area will be covered.
This course teaches pre-operative theory, detailed surgical procedures, and special techniques involving the multiple surgical specialties. The peri-operative care of the individual patient is also covered. Specialties include urogenital, ophthalmic and orthopedic surgery. Anatomy, surgical pathology, instrumentation, room setup, positioning, draping, incisions, and surgical procedures of each specialty area will be covered.
This course teaches pre-operative theory, detailed surgical procedures, and special techniques involving the multiple surgical specialties. The peri-operative care of the individual patient is also covered. Specialties include otorhinolaryngologic, oral/maxillofacial, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and peripheral vascular surgery. Anatomy, surgical pathology, instrumentation, room setup, positioning, draping, incisions, and surgical procedures of each specialty area will be covered.
This course teaches the clinical procedures of surgical applications through observation and participation under professional supervision (pre-requisite).
