Course Listing

ST 102 Surgical Pharmacology 2
A pharmacological study of medications used preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. Emphasis will be placed on the conversion of equivalents from one system to another. The principles of anesthesia administration in the operating room will be discussed including the methods of administration, the agents used, and the necessary precautions taken.

ST 104 Surgical Technology I 6 Lecture/256 Hours Clinical-Lab/8
An introductory course developed to provide the Surgical Technology student the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills necessary to perform as an entry-level member of the surgical team. The principles and methods of sterilization and sterile technique are emphasized. The primary goal of surgical intervention, the diagnostic procedures employed for diagnosis, and the sequential steps in performing various General Surgery procedures are introduced in lecture and clinical lab. Prerequisites: BL 201, MA 109, Completed Educational Enrichment (EE) Courses.

ST 105 Surgical Technology II 6 Lecture/225 Hours Clinical-Lab/8
Building upon the knowledge base for the Surgical Technology student acquired in ST 104, this course will identify the surgical specialties. The same sequence of rationale, principles and techniques employed to introduce General Surgery will be followed. This course provides the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to enable the student transition into the surgical specialties with minimal difficulty. Prerequisites: BL 202, ST 102, ST 104, ST 109.

ST 109 Basic Patient Care 3 Lecture/1 Lab/3
This course is designed to enable students to assess the surgical clients’ physical, psychological and spiritual needs. Policies, procedures and legal guidelines for surgical intervention will be introduced. Prerequisites: BL 201, MA 109, Completed Educational Enrichment (EE) Courses, CPR certification.