Lec. 5; Cr. 5

Introduction to Surgical Technology introduces fundamental concepts and theory central to surgical technology as a profession. Ethical and legal components associated with surgery, including surgical pharmacology and anesthesia. Emphasis is placed on organization of the operating room, infection control, surgical supplies, medical communication, basic surgical routines and basic patient care concepts.

Prerequisite(s): Selective admission into the Surgical Technology Program. Grade of “C” or better in all Pre-requisite courses.

Corequisite(s): SURT 1003, SURT 1104, and SURT 1103

Lab. 4; Cr. 2

This course provides a laboratory component for the development and application of essential knowledge base and skills for surgical technology during the perioperative phase. Skills include: instrument identification, classification, and use; aseptic/sterile technique; infectious processes, wound healing, and creating and maintaining a sterile field.

Prerequisite(s):Selective admission into the Surgical Technology Program. Grade of “C” or better in all Pre-requisite courses.

Corequisite(s): SURT 1003, SURT 1104, and SURT 1103

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

Introduction to surgical pathophysiology associated to surgical procedures. Emphasis on practices required essential in basic surgical procedures for general, otolaryngological, genitourinary, orthopedic, and OB/GYN specialties.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “c” or better in SURT1001 and SURT1003.

Corequisite(s): SURT 1102 and SURT 1103

Lab. 4; Cr. 2

Focus will be placed on the procedural steps, skills, supplies, surgical equipment, and patient positioning regarding the various surgical specialties discussed in Surgical Procedures I (SURT 1100). Students will practice and demonstrate knowledge and skills in a simulation lab setting.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in SURT 1001 and SURT 1003.

Corequisite(s): SURT 1100 and SURT 1103.

Clin. 16; Cr. 4

Students receive hands-on clinical experience in a surgical setting. Focus will be placed on enhancing knowledge base and skills in the first and second scrub roles. Primary surgical experiences will include general, otolaryngological, genitourinary, orthopedic, and OB/GYN specialties. Students are required to complete a minimum of sixty (60) in surgical cases in various surgical specialties.

Prerequisite(s): Selective admission into the Surgical Technology Program. Grade of “C” or better in all Pre-requisite courses.

Corequisite(s): SURT 1003, SURT 1104, and SURT 1103

Lec. 4; Cr. 4

In-depth coverage of perioperative concepts such as aseptic/sterile principles and practices, organization of the operating room, infection control, sterilization, patient positioning and prepping, hemostasis, electricity and thermoregulation, infectious process, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field.

Prerequisite(s): Selective admission into the Surgical Technology Program. Grade of “C” or better in all Pre-requisite courses.

Corequisite(s): SURT 1100; SURT 1102; SURT 1103.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

In-depth coverage of specialized surgical modalities. Areas covered include endoscopy, microsurgery, therapeutic surgical energies, minimal invasive surgery, robotic surgery, hybrid surgery, information technology, powered surgical instruments, and other integrated technologies.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of SURT 1001; SURT 1003; SURT 1104; SURT 1103 with a grade of “C” or better.

Corequisite(s): SURT 1100; SURT; 1102; SURT 2103

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

The course will concentrate on practices required to assist in various surgical specialties including plastic/oral, ophthalmic, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurosurgery. Management of the surgical field and resource control is emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in SURT 1100, SURT 1102, and SURT 1103.

Corequisite(s): SURT 2102 and SURT 2103.

Lab. 4; Cr. 2

Focus will be placed on the procedural steps, skills, supplies, surgical equipment, and patient positioning involved in the various surgical specialties discussed in Surgical Procedures II (SURT 2100). Students will practice and demonstrate knowledge and skills in a simulation lab setting.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of ”C” or better in SURT1100, SURT1102, SURT1103

Corequisite(s): SURT 2100 and SURT 2103

Clin. 24; Cr. 6

Students receive hands-on clinical experience in a surgical setting. Focus will be placed on enhancing knowledge base and skills in the first and second scrub roles. Surgical clinical experience includes plastic/oral, opthalmic, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurosurgery. Students are required to complete a minimum of sixty (60) surgical cases in various surgical specialties.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better on SURT 1100, SURT 1102, and SUR T1103.

Corequisite(s): SURT 2100 and SURT 2102

Clin. 12; Cr. 3

Students receive hands-on clinical experience in a surgical setting. Focus will be placed on enhancing knowledge base and skills in the first and second scrub roles. Surgical experience includes plastic, oral, ophthalmic, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurosurgery.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of SURT 1100; SURT 1102; SURT 1240; SURT 2103 with a grade of “C” or better.

Corequisite(s): SURT 2100; SURT; 2102

Lec. 2; Cr. 2

The study of medical terminology as it relates to understanding diseases, their causes and effects, and the terminology used by the medical specialties. Stress is placed on medical terms, their use, spelling, English translation, and pronunciation.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

Studies in the macro- and microstructural anatomy of the human body. Topics covered include anatomical terminology, histology, integument, and anatomy of the organ systems of the body (skeletal, muscle, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive). Credit will not be given for both this course and BIOL 1201/BIOL 1208 or BIOL 1201/BIOL 1207 unless both are required in a major.

Prerequisite(s): A letter grade of “C” or better in BIOL 1001 or minimum ACT score of 21 in Scientific Reasoning; and eligibility to register for ENGL 1001 and college-level mathematics; or consent of the Dean, Division of Sciences, and Mathematics.

Lab. 2; Cr. 1

Selected laboratory studies in the macro- and microstructural anatomy of the human body.

Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in BIOL 1160, or consent of the Dean, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

May not be taken for credit by zoology majors, predental, or premedical students. Elements of human physiology; controls and functions of the various organ systems.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1160 and BIOL 1161 or consent of the Dean, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.

Lab. 3; Cr. 1

A laboratory course in the elements of human physiology for students majoring in nursing and allied health, home economics, and physical education.

Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in BIOL 2160; or consent of the Dean, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.

Lab. 3; Cr. 3

Principles of microbiology, with emphasis on health and disease. Credit will not be given for this course and BIOL 2051. Not open to biological science majors.

Prerequisite(s): A letter grade of “C” or better in BIOL 1001 or minimum ACT score of 21 in Scientific Reasoning; or consent of the Dean, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.

Lab. 3; Cr. 1

Basic laboratory skills for handling and observing microorganisms; demonstration of features of microorganisms discussed in BIOL 1011. Laboratory designed to supplement Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health. Not open to biological science majors.

Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in BIOL 1011.

Lec. 3; Lab. 3; Cr. 4

General concepts of microbiology including structure and function of microbial cells, genetics, metabolism, diversity, host-microbe interactions, pathogens and immunology. The course is presented in a combined lecture and laboratory format. Credit will not be given for both this course and BIOL 1011 or BIOL 1012.

Prerequisite(s): Credit in BIOL 1201/BIOL 1208 (or BIOL 1201/BIOL 1207); CHEM 1201.