SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY DEGREE

Description: Introduces the anatomy of the human body; the following systems studied either regionally or systemically: integumentary, skeletal, articular, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine and reproductive. Includes some introductory histology. Specially designed for students in health careers, biology, and physical education. Strongly recommended preparation: One year of high school biology with a grade of C or better taken within the last five years, or BIO 110. (NOTE: Lab science credit.) Formerly BIO 160. IAI BIO 920C

Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101. english-placement-grid.php

Description: Emphasizes the origin and the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms and plurals. Offers pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical terms based on the body systems approach. Emphasis on rendering a professional vocabulary required for work in the health care field.

Description: Emphasizes physiological principles at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and system level, as they pertain to the human organism. The following systems are studied in detail: skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive and endocrine. In this course, special applications will be made to meet the needs of students in health careers, biology and physical education.(NOTE: Lab science credit.) Formerly BIO 161. IAI BIO 920C

Prerequisite: BIO 260 with a grade of C or better.

Description: Introduces the student to the role of the surgical technologist and the professional practice of surgical technology. Emphasizes professionalism, organizations, credentialing and employability skills such as effective communication and teamwork. Students will investigate ethical, moral and legal issues, and hazard preparations, risk management and organizational relationships within the healthcare facility.

Description: Introduces basic concepts and skills in pharmacology and anesthesia related to surgical technology. Emphasis is given to classification, indications, interactions and adverse reactions of commonly used medications. Terminology, abbreviations, dosage calculation, and weights and measures associated with medication administration are presented. Students are also exposed to the principles of anesthesia administration and the biopsychosocial needs of the patient.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Surgical Technology program.

Description: Presents fundamental principles and skills necessary for the use of aseptic technique in surgical procedures. Emphasizes the role of the surgical technologist within all phases of surgical case management including scrubbing, assistant circulating duties, safety considerations and preparation for emergency situations. Examines the use instrumentation, supplies, equipment utilized for surgical procedures and equipment sterilization and maintenance. Reviews wound care and hemostasis within relation to surgical care and the surgical patient.

Prerequisite: SUR 100, SUR 110, SUR 111 with grades of C or better.

Description: Introduces the primary responsibilities of a sterile processing technician. Emphasizes preparation, distribution and storage of instruments, supplies and equipment; quality assurance; and inventory management. Teaches students the basics of microbiology and how to minimize contagions in order to maintain healthy hospitals, while enforcing decontamination standards in a variety of clinical settings.

Corequisite: SUR 111

Description: Provides supervised lab training applying the primary responsibilities of a sterile processing technician. Emphasizes identification, preparation, distribution and storage of instruments, supplies and equipment; quality assurance; and inventory management. Teaches students how to minimize contagions and maintain healthy hospitals, while enforcing decontamination standards in a variety of clinical settings.

Prerequisite: SUR 110 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment.

Description: Emphasizes the writing of expository prose. Introduction to the critical reading of nonfiction prose. IAI C1 900

Prerequisite: ENG 096 with a grade of P or other placement options: english-placement-grid.php ESL students need one of the following options: ESL 073 and ESL 074 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 and ESL 086 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 and ESL 099 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 with required writing placement test score; or ESL 074 with required reading placement test score.

Description: Applies knowledge gained in didactic coursework within SUR 102 (Fundamentals of Surgical Technology.) Students will apply theoretical knowledge in the performance of tasks performed by surgical technologists in perioperative care. Emphasizes the surgical technologist’s role and skills in all phases of surgical case management.

Prerequisite: SUR 102 grades of C or better.

Description: Examines specialized surgical procedures in relation to relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed for various surgical procedures. Reviews factors unique to surgical procedures including surgical hazards encountered, Content covers diagnostic testing, general, obstetric, and gynecological surgical procedures. Focuses on all phases of peri-operative care.

Prerequisite: SUR 102 with a grade of C or better.

Description: Examines specialized surgical procedures in relation to relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, diagnostic testing, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed for various surgical procedures. Reviews factors unique to surgical procedures including surgical hazards encountered, Content covers minimally invasive, genitourinary, and orthopedic surgical procedures. Focuses on all phases of peri-operative care.

Prerequisite: SUR 102 with a grade of C or better.

Description: Applies the principles and practice of basic surgical procedures during clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals. Introduces the students to the scrub role in the operating room as Observation role, Second Scrub, and First Scrub. Beginner level study includes the application of basic skills learned in the laboratory setting with an emphasis on General, Obstetric, Gynecological and Genitourinary surgical procedures. Focuses on knowledge, skills and professionalism necessary for perioperative case management.

Prerequisite: SUR 103, SUR 104 and SUR 106 with grades of C or better.

Description: Theory and practice of oral communications. Development of poise, confidence and skill in speech organization and delivery. Emphasis on frequent speaking, development of standards of criticism and selection and organization of material. IAI C2 900

Description: Applies the principles and practice of basic to complex surgical procedures during clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals. Continues familiarizing the students to the scrub role in the operating room as Observation role, Second Scrub, and First Scrub. Intermediate level study includes the application of skills learned in the laboratory setting and SUR 105 Clinical Applications I with an emphasis on Ophthalmic, Otorhinolaryngology; Oral and Maxillofacial; Plastic and Reconstructive; Orthopedic and Neuro surgical procedures. Focuses on knowledge, skills and professionalism necessary for perioperative case management.

Prerequisite: SUR 104, SUR 105 and SUR 106 with grades of C or better.

Description: Examines specialized surgical procedures in relation to relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, diagnostic testing, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed for various surgical procedures. Reviews factors unique to surgical procedures including surgical hazards encountered, Content covers otorhinolaryngological, and plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures. Focuses on all phases of peri-operative care.

Prerequisite: SUR 104, SUR 105 and SUR 106 with grades of C or better.

Description: Examines specialized surgical procedures in relation to relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, diagnostic testing, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed for various surgical procedures. Reviews factors unique to surgical procedures including surgical hazards encountered. Content covers ophthalmic, oral and maxillofacial, and neuro surgical procedures. Focuses on all phases of peri-operative care.

Prerequisite: SUR 104, SUR 105, SUR 106 with a grade of C or better.

Description: Applies the principles and practice of basic to major complex surgical procedures during clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals. Applies all knowledge learned while assisting the surgical team with the daily pre, peri and post-operative duties of a surgical technologist. Students will progress through increasingly complex first and second scrub roles in surgical procedures as they move toward entry-level surgical technologist abilities. Intermediate level study includes the application of skills learned in the laboratory setting, SUR 105 Clinical Applications I and SUR 202 Clinical Applications II with an emphasis on Peripheral Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Trauma and Gender Reassignment surgical procedures. Focuses on knowledge, skills and professionalism necessary for perioperative case management.

Prerequisite: SUR 202, SUR 211, SUR 213 with grades of C or better.

Description: Examines specialized surgical procedures in relation to relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, diagnostic testing, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation needed for various surgical procedures. Reviews factors unique to surgical procedures including surgical hazards encountered, Content covers peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, thoracic, gender reassignment and trauma surgical procedures. Focuses on all phases of peri-operative care.

Prerequisite: SUR 211 and SUR 213 with grades of C or better.

Description: Continues to develop student’s understanding of Surgical Technology scope of practice and professional code of ethics. Prepares students to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification exam. Aids students in preparation for job search and post-graduate employment.

Prerequisite: SUR 211 and SUR 213 with a grade of C or better.