SURG 1010 Syllabus

Subject Code

SURG

Course Number

1010

Course Title

Introduction to Surgical Technology

Prerequisites

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, ALHS 1090 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 1100 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

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Spring

Credit Hours

(4-10-8)

Course Description

SURG 1010 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. Students must pay a $200 supply fee when registering for this course.

Course Outcomes