| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CORE | BIO-225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO-225This course employs the regional approach to human structure and function using human cadavers. First of a two course sequence for allied health majors.
| 4.0 |
| ELE | ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway ORENG-119Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
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| ELE | ENG-120 | Composition I ENG-120Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.
| 3.0 |
| CORE | AHE-041 | Medical Terminology AHE-041This course focuses on basic vocabulary used in medicine, nursing and allied health occupations.
| 3.0 |
| CORE | SRT-040 | Prof. Practice-Surgical Tech SRT-040This course introduces the student to the role of the surgical technologist as an integral health care professional in the delivery of perioperative patient care and surgical services.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
13.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| CORE | BIO-226 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO-226Continuation of BIO225, Human A & P I. Emphasis on human anatomy and physiology through the regional approach using human cadavers.
| 4.0 |
| GEN | COM-200 | Interpersonal Communication ORCOM-200Principles and practices of oral communication emphasizing message formation and delivery, listening, perception, awareness of verbal and non-verbal codes, and managing conflict.
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| GEN | ENG-121 | Composition II ORENG-121Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research.
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| GEN | COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication COM-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
| 3.0 |
| CORE | SRT-041 | Anesthesia & Pharm Surg Tech SRT-041This course assesses the action, uses, and modes of administration of medication and anesthetic agents commonly used in the surgical setting, emphasizing safe handling practices in the surgical setting. Students will understand the role of the surgical technologist during administration of anesthesia.
| 3.0 |
| CORE | SRT-042 | Surg Tech Skills SRT-042This course is designed to provide the knowledge and hands-on skills involved in providing basic pre-operative care to the surgical patient. The student is introduced to aseptic technique and duties of the surgical technologist during a surgical procedure.
| 6.0 |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | ||
| Summer Term | |||
| CORE | SRT-043 | Surg Tech Practicum I SRT-043This course is an orientation to the clinical facility, with a strong emphasis placed on the surgical services department. Students will be assigned supervised hands-on and observational experiences in the clinical area, rotating throughout various departments within the clinical area.
| 2.0 |
| CORE | SRT-044 | Surgial Procedures I SRT-044This course builds on knowledge in surgical anatomy, pathophysiology, and disease processes and provides the student with an understanding of the theory and hands-on applications involved in surgical specialties of Diagnostic, General, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Genitourinary, Ophthalmic, Otorhinolaryngology, and Oral/Maxillofacial.
| 4.0 |
Semester Totals |
6.0 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| ELE | PSY-279 | Human Dev/Life Span PSY-279Study of theories, research methods and findings in physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development from conception through death.
| 3.0 |
| CORE | SRT-045 | Surgical Procedures II SRT-045This course builds on knowledge in surgical anatomy, pathophysiology, and disease processes and provides the student with an understanding of the theory and hands-on applications involved in surgical specialties of Plastic and Reconstructive, Orthopedic, Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular, and Neurosurgery.
| 4.0 |
| CORE | SRT-046 | Surg Tech Practicum II SRT-046This course utilizes skills and knowledge learned during the program for supervised hands-on and observational experiences in the clinical area. Upon course completion, students will meet or exceed the case requirements stated in the Association of Surgical Technologists Core Curriculum.
| 6.0 |
Semester Totals | 13.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| CORE | SRT-047 | Surg Tech Practicum III SRT-047This course utilizes skills and knowledge learned during the program for supervised hands-on and observational experiences in the clinical area. Upon course completion, students will meet or exceed the case requirements stated in the Association of Surgical Technologists Core Curriculum.
| 6.0 |
| CORE | SRT-048 | Surgcal Technology Capstone SRT-048This course focuses on job readiness for the surgical technologist with an emphasis on resume writing, interview skills, networking and professionalism.
| 3.0 |
| CORE | SRT-050 | Surg Technology Exam Review SRT-050This course is designed to elaborate upon surgical technology principles and concepts, with emphasis on preparation for the national certification examination. The student will be prepared for the national credentialing exam with test-taking strategies and an in-depth review.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
12.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 60.0 |
