SUR - Surgical Technology

SUR 101  Introduction to Surgical Technology  (4-3-5)  
Offered Fall Semester
Prerequisites: Admission into the SUR diploma or SUR AAS program
Co-requisite: SUR 123
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.
SUR 102  Applied Surgical Technology  (4-3-5)  
Offered Fall Semester
Prerequisite: SUR 101
Co-requisite: SUR 123
This course covers the study of principles and applications of aseptic techniques, the perioperative role and the medical/legal aspects.
SUR 103  Surgical Procedures I  (3-3-4)  
Offered Spring Semester
Prerequisites: SUR 102, SUR 123
Co-requisite: SUR 110
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.
SUR 104  Surgical Procedures II  (3-3-4)  
Offered Spring Semester
Prerequisite: SUR 103
Co-requisite: SUR 110
This course is the study of various specialties of surgical procedures.
SUR 110  Introduction to Surgical Practicum  (0-15-5)  
Offered Spring Semester
Prerequisites: SUR 102, SUR 123
Co-requisites: SUR 103, SUR 104
This course is an introduction to the application of surgical technique by assisting in the perioperative roles in various clinical affiliations.
SUR 111  Basic Surgical Practicum  (0-21-7)  
Offered Summer Semester
Prerequisites: SUR 104, SUR 110
Co-requisites: SUR 120
This course involves the application of theory under supervision in the perioperative role in various clinical affiliations.
SUR 120  Surgical Seminar  (2-0-2)  
Offered Summer Semester
Prerequisites: SUR 104, SUR 110
Co-requisites: SUR 111
This course includes the comprehensive correlation of theory and practice in the perioperative role.
SUR 123  Sterile Processing Technology  (1-6-3)  
Offered Fall Semester
Prerequisites: Admission into the SUR diploma program or SUR AAS program
Co-requisites: SUR 101, SUR 102
This course provides a detailed study of the preparation and processing procedures of surgical instruments.