* Denotes college transfer courses.

SUR 101 Introduction to Surgical Technology   5 SHC

This course includes a study of the surgical environment, team concepts, aseptic technique, hospital organization, basic instrumentation and supplies, sterilization, principles of infection control and wound healing. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Co requisites: SUR 102, SUR 103 (4/3)

SUR 102 Applied Surgical Technology   5 SHC

This course covers the principles and application of aseptic technique, the perioperative role and medical/legal aspects. Co-requisites: SUR 101, SUR 103 (3/6)

SUR 103 Surgical Procedures I   4 SHC

This course is a study of a system-to-system approach to surgical procedures and relates regional anatomy, pathology, specialty equipment and team responsibility. Patient safety, medical/legal aspects and drugs used in surgery are emphasized. Co-requisites: SUR 101, SUR 102 (4/0)

SUR 104 Surgical Procedures II   4 SHC

This course is a study of the various specialties of surgical procedures. Prerequisites: SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR 103; Co-requisites: SUR 110, SUR 130, BIO 211 (4/0)

SUR 110 Introduction to Surgical Practicum   5 SHC

This course is an introduction to the application of surgical technique by assisting in the perioperative roles in various clinical applications. Prerequisites: SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR 103; Co-requisites: SUR 104, SUR 130; BIO 211 (0/15)

SUR 114 Surgical Specialty Practicum   7 SHC

This course includes the correlation of the principles and theories of specialized surgical procedures with clinical performance in affiliated hospitals. Prerequisites: SUR 104, SUR 110, SUR 130, BIO 211 (2/15)

SUR 120 Surgical Seminar   2 SHC

This course includes the comprehensive correlation of theory and practice in the perioperative role. Prerequisites: SUR 104, SUR 110, SUR 130, BIO 211 (2/0)

SUR 126     Principles of Surgical Pharmacology    1 SHC

This course is a study of therapeutic agents and mathematical concepts in relation to the perioperative setting. (1/0)

SUR 130   Biomedical Science for the Surgical Technologist   1 SHC

This course includes basic principles of electricity, physics, and robotics as they relate to safe patient care practices in the operating room. Prerequisites SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR 103; co requisites: SUR 104, SUR 110, BIO 211 (1/0)

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