SURG 1010 Introduction to Surgical Technology (4-10-8)

This course provides an overview of the surgical technology profession and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to participate successfully on a surgical team. Topics include an introduction to preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative principles of surgical technology; assistant circulator role; professionalism; and health care facility information.

Offered Spring

Prerequisite

Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher or ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1012 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1103 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisite

SURG 1020, SURG 1080, SURG 1100