SURG 102 - Prin & Prac of Surg Technology

5 Credit Hours

This is a five credit hour theory course designed to acquaint the student with the knowledge base necessary to function as a beginning surgical technologist. It includes basic concepts necessary to establish, maintain, and coordinate methods that are required for good patient care in the operating room. Upon completion of this course the student will demonstrate understanding in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains related to principles and practice of surgical technology as outlined in the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Ed., as indicated by their final exam and competency scores.

Prerequisites: Surgical Technology Program admission as defined by admission policies; successful completion of SURG 100 - Introduction to Surgical Technology
Corequisites: SURG 101 - Intro to Surgical Technology Lab