SURG 100 - Introduction to Surgical Technology

4 Credit Hours

This theory course is designed to introduce the student to the broad field of surgical technology and provide a professional, ethical, and knowledgeable foundation to grow in surgical technology. It will provide the student with knowledge concerning the scope of practice of surgical technology and how to begin to function in the health care setting. 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 current edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology as indicated by their final exam and competency scores.

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Prerequisites: Students must be at least 18 years of age to enroll in SURG 100 (Introduction to Surgical Technology) or be 17 years of age with guardian consent and signed minimum age waiver).