Surgical Technology

SG 100 Introductory Surgical Technology (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology Program.
Co-requisite: SG 101.
This course is designed to introduce students to the surgical environment, the history of surgery, and the legal, ethical, moral, and psychological responsibility of the surgical technologist. The three roles of the surgical technologist will be explored. Operating room safety, equipment and introductory skills will be discussed.

SG 101 Surgical Technology Skills (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology Program.
Co-requisite: SG 100.
This course will introduce surgical technology skills in the laboratory setting focusing on the role of the surgical scrub technologist. The student will have an opportunity to practice skills and demonstrate proficiency prior to clinical experience in subsequent surgical technology courses.

SG 105 Surgical Technology Biomedical (F)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology Program or permission of the instructor.
This course will introduce students to the technological sciences for the operating room, including basic computer knowledge, electricity, physics, and robotics.

SG 110 Surgical Technology I (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 100 and SG 101 with a grade of "C" or better and admission to the Surgical Technology Program.
Co-requisite: SG 115.
The three roles of the surgical technologist will be discussed more in depth. Emphasis is placed on asepsis, safety, and the importance of teamwork. Common surgical and diagnostic procedures are introduced.

SG 115 Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum I (S)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 100 and SG 101 with a grade of "C" or better and admission to the Surgical Technology Program.
Co-requisite: SG 110.
This course is a clinical practicum component of the Surgical Technology Program. The student will focus on the role of the surgical scrub technician with introduction to performing in the role of second assistant in common surgical and diagnostic procedures.

SG 200 Surgical Technology II (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 110 and SG 115 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: SG 205 and SG 210.
This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in SG 110. Advanced Surgical and diagnostic techniques are taught. Emphasis continues to be placed on the principles of asepsis and their applications.

SG 205 Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum II (F)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 110 and SG 115 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: SG 200 and SG 210.
This course is a clinical component in the Surgical Technology Program. The student will apply skills and knowledge in a variety of clinical settings. The student is expected to progress in the role of scrub technician and second assistant in more surgical procedures. The role of circulator is practiced.

SG 210 Anesthetics, Drugs, and Solutions (F)
2 Semester Hours
Co-requisite: SG 220 with a grade of “C”or better.
This course is designed to introduce students to various types of anesthetic agents used in surgical and related procedures. The use, effects, and adverse reactions of drugs will be discussed. Calculation of drugs and solutions using the metric system, and the pouring and measuring of solutions will be taught so the students can effectively assist the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or circulating nurse in the operating room.
 

SG 212 Surgical Technology III (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 110, SG 115, SG 200, SG 205, and SG 210 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: SG 215.
This course is designed to focus on patient conditions requiring complex surgical and/or diagnostic procedures. Emphasis is placed on the three roles of the surgical technologist.

SG 215 Surgical Technology Practicum III (S)
8 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 110, SG 115, SG 200, SG 205, and SG 210 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: SG 212.
This course is a clinical component of the Surgical Technology Program. The emphasis is synthesis and application of the three roles of the surgical technologist with a variety of common and complex surgical and diagnostic procedures in a variety of settings.

SG 220 Surgical Technology II (F)
7 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 120 with a grade of “C” or better.
Co-requisite: SG 210
This course is a theory/practicum course that builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in SG 120 Surgical Technology I. Advanced surgical and diagnostic techniques are taught. The student is expected to progress in the role of scrub technician and second assistant in more surgical procedures. The role of circulator is practiced.

SG 230 Surgical Technology III (S)
11 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SG 220 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is theory/practicum that will focus on complex surgical and/or diagnostic procedures. The student is expected to progress in all three roles of the surgical technician with little or no assistance.

SG 275 Special Topics in Allied Health (O)
1-3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the Administrative Vice President/Dean of Allied Health programs.
Present courses in Allied Health which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual instruction, and/or research in an area related to Allied Health.
 

Last Update - 05/21/2007