SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSES
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (SRGT)
SRGT 105 Medical Terminology for Surgical Technology Fall 3 credits
Three semester credit hours of lecture per week. This course will cover the basic knowledge of medical terminology that the surgical technologist needs to function effectively in the health care setting. The student will learn correct pronunciation and spelling of medical terms. The 12 body systems are reviewed with emphasis on the terminology of anatomy, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment for each system. Symbols and abbreviations used in medical terminology are identified throughout the course. This is an open enrollment course for any interested student. It does not require admission to the Surgical Technology program, nor does enrollment in this course guarantee admission to the Surgical Technology program.
SRGT 110 Introduction to Surgical Technology Spring 3 credits
SRGT 110 will cover the fundamentals of working as a surgical technologist. Included will be discussions of the surgical technologist and the field of surgical technology, professional credentialing, and the disciplines of other surgical team members. The organizational structure of health care facilities and their financing, hospital departments and interdepartmental communication will continue the semester. Surgical suite design, individual operating room design, safety considerations and communication skills for the surgical technologist will complete the semester. Prerequisites: BIOL 220, 220L. Corequisites: SRGT 120, SRGT 130, SRGT 125L
SRGT 120 Introduction to Operating Room Procedures Spring 3 credits
This course is the introduction to patient care concepts. Introduction to the principles of asepsis, the surgical conscience, and disinfection and antisepsis begin the semester. Included will be discussion of preoperative routines, positioning and prepping the patient, and care of surgical specimens. Prerequisites: BIOL 220, 220L. Corequisite: SRGT 110, SRGT 125L, SRGT 130.
SRGT 125L Introduction to Operating Room Procedures and Materials Lab Spring 2 credits
This course will begin with the introduction to the principles of asepsis, surgical conscience, and disinfection and antisepsis. The instrumentation, equipment and other materials utilized by the surgical technologist in the practice setting will be introduced. Included will be the types and function of surgical instruments and equipment, and sterile disposable surgical supplies. The routine procedures for patient preparation and admission to the operating room are practiced. These procedures will include patient identification and transportation to the operating room. The semester will continue with positioning for surgery and surgical skin preparation, along with instruction in the use of suture and needles, sterile set up, opening and preparation of instruments and supplies for any operative procedure. The semester concludes with the care and handling of surgical specimens and instruction in the use of draping materials for any operative procedure. Corequisites: SRGT 110, SRGT 120, SRGT 130. Prerequisites: BIOL 220, BIOL 220L.
SRGT 130 Introduction to Operating Room Materials Spring 3 credits
This course will cover the instrumentation, equipment and other materials utilized by the surgical technologist in the practice setting. Included will be the types and function of surgical instruments and equipment, and surgical supplies. Instruction in the use of suture, needles, and draping materials with the set up, opening and preparation of instruments and supplies for any operative procedure will complete the semester. Prerequisites: BIOL 220, 220L. Corequisites: SRGT 110, SRGT 120, SRGT 125L.
SRGT 215 Introduction to Pharmacology for Surgical Technology Fall 3 credits
This course will cover the basic knowledge of pharmacology that the surgical technologist is required to have for safe patient care. The student will identify the various systems of dosage and measurement utilized in standard pharmacology, convert equivalents from one system to another, and accurately identify, prepare and measure drugs for patient use. Definitions of general terminology associated with drug use and the procedures for the care and handling of drugs and solutions will follow. The classifications of drugs, the principles of drug use in the care of surgical patients, and a detailed discussion of anesthesia, including the preoperative drugs, intraoperative anesthetic agents, and complications of anesthesia, will conclude the semester. Prerequisites: BIOL 221 and 221L, SRGT 110, 120 and 130.
SRGT 240 Specialty Surgical Procedures Fall 5 credits
This course will cover surgical procedures in all surgical specialty areas. Included will be discussion of the preoperative diagnosis and types of incisions and wound closure. The surgical specialties of general and rectal surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, obstetric and gynecologic surgery, and genitourinary surgery will begin the semester. These will be followed by the specialties of ear, nose, and throat surgery, head and neck surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and hand surgery, and orthopedic surgery. Neurosurgery and thoracic/cardiac surgery will be the next surgical specialties to be covered. The semester will conclude with trauma surgery, transplant surgery, and organ procurement surgery. General pediatric and geriatric aspects of surgery, and endoscopy will be included in each area of surgical specialty. Prerequisites: BIOL 221 and 221L, SRGT 110, 120 and 130. Corequisite: SRGT 250.
SRGT 250 Surgical Procedures Lab Fall 2 credits
In this class, students will continue to learn about and practice the skills of gowning and gloving, table set-up, and the uses of suture, needles and draping. This lab will cover surgical procedures in all surgical specialty areas. The surgical specialties of general and rectal surgery, obstetric and gynecologic surgery, endoscopic surgery, and genitourinary surgery will begin the semester. These will be followed by ear, nose and throat surgery, head and neck surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and ophthalmic surgery. Orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and hand surgery will be the next surgical specialties to be covered. The semester will conclude with a review of thoracic and cardiac surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, trauma surgery, transplant surgery, and organ procurement surgery. General pediatric and geriatric aspects of surgery will be included in each area of surgical specialty. Prerequisites: BIOL 221 and 221L, SRGT 110, 120 and 130. Corequisite: SRGT 240.
SRGT 260 Professional Skills for the Surgical Technologist Fall 3 credits
This course will cover the patient's response to illness and hospitalization including the physical, spiritual, and psychological needs of the patient, and the patient's bill of rights. Advanced patient care skills of vital signs, managing emergency situations, and documentation will follow. The semester will continue with personal relations, professional relations, and legal aspects including consent for surgery, ethical and moral responsibilities of the surgical technologist. A discussion of health agencies, accrediting agencies, and job-seeking skills will conclude the semester. Prerequisites: BIOL 221 and 221L, SRGT 110, 120 and 130.
SRGT 280 Operating Room Clinical Internship Spring 12 credits
SRGT 280 will allow students to practice the skills, critical thinking, and professional behaviors that comprise competent entry-level surgical technology practice. This experience will take place in a patient care setting. The student performance will include 2nd and 1st scrubbing on minor and major cases, doing counts, basic setups, holding retractors, passing instruments, and in general, assisting operating room personnel. The students will also perform circulating duties, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, allowing the student to function in the role of a supervised circulating surgical technologist. Prerequisites: All other SRGT courses.
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