Surgical Technology (SUR)

Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

SUR 1500 Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist 2 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2410 and SUR 2411 or consent of instructor.
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This course introduces students to the medications used in the operating room. It emphasizes classification, administration, forms, methods, interactions, and desired effects of perioperative medications. Also covered is the role of the surgical technologist and their legal responsibility to deliver safe patient care when assisting the physician during procedures when pharmaceutical agents are administered. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 2

SUR 2150 Clinical Practicum I 3 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology Program and completion of SUR 1500 SUR 2410 SUR 2411 SUR 2420 SUR 2421 SUR 2430 SUR 2450 SUR 2451 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2350 and SUR 2440
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This course is designed to provide the surgical technology student with the opportunity to utilize knowledge and skills in the operating room setting. The course will allow the surgical technology student to function in the role of first scrub with assistance or first scrub solo under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor in general, gynecological, urological, plastic reconstruction and ear, nose and throat surgical procedures. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 6

SUR 2350 Clinical Practicum II 3 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology Program and completion of SUR 1500 SUR 2150 SUR 2410 SUR 2411 SUR 2420 SUR 2421 SUR 2430 SUR 2450 SUR 2451 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2440
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This course is designed to allow the surgical technology student continued implementation of skills in the operating room. Under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor, the surgical technology student will function in the role of first scrub with assist or first scrub solo in general, gynecological, urological, plastic reconstruction and ear, nose and throat surgical procedures. During this course, the students will transition into the specialties of orthopedic, neurological, peripheral vascular and thoracic surgical procedures. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 6

SUR 2370 Clinical Practicum III 3 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology Program and completion of SUR 1500 SUR 2150 SUR 2350 SUR 2410 SUR 2411 SUR 2420 SUR 2421 SUR 2430 SUR 2440 SUR 2450 SUR 2451 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2460
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

SUR 2410 Foundations of Surgical Technology I 2 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology program or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 1500 and SUR 2411 or consent of instructor.
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This course is the first of two sequential didactic courses planned specifically for entry-level job training. The course is designed to offer hands on experience in the perioperative arena to prepare for competent and safe patient care. The essential components of the career of Surgical Technology will be introduced in course material. These elements include legal concepts, patient safety, special population considerations, appropriate aseptic and sterile technique, the instruction of surgical scrub, gowning and gloving of self and others, identification of furniture, instrumentation and equipment, pre-surgical skin prep and urinary catheterization, safe handling of sharps, preparing of the sterile field, draping of the patient and surgical equipment, accurate surgical counts and proper passing of instruments. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 2

SUR 2411 Foundations of Surgical Technolgy Directed Lab I 2 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology program or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 1500 and SUR 2410
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This course is the co-requisite of the Foundations of Surgical Technology I course. In this directed lab component, students will use the information they learned in the didactic course and put this information into practical, hands-on use. Instructions and demonstrations of proper safe patient care are required. Accreditation requires lab instruction to be closely supervised. All elements of the didactic course will be covered including legal concepts, patient safety, special population considerations, appropriate aseptic and sterile technique, the instruction of surgical scrub, gowning and gloving of self and others, identification of furniture, instrumentation and equipment, pre-surgical skin prep and urinary catheterization, safe handling of sharps, preparing of the sterile field, draping of the patient and surgical equipment, accurate surgical counts and proper passing of instruments. This lab will also incorporate simulation education to create realistic scenarios that occur in the surgical setting. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 2

SUR 2420 Foundations of Surgical Technology II 3 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology Program and completion of SUR 1500 SUR 2410 SUR 2411 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2421 SUR 2430 SUR 2450 and SUR 2451 or consent of instructor.
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This course is the second of two sequential didactic courses planned specifically for entry-level job training. The course is designed to offer experience in the perioperative arena in order to prepare for competent and safe patient care. The course provides knowledge that includes the essential components of the career of Surgical Technology that will continue to be introduced in extended course material. These elements include review of previously learned concepts in addition to all fundamentals and responsibilities of the surgical technologists during pre, intra, and post-operative patient care in the operating room are covered. This instruction will also incorporate additional simulation scenarios to enhance student's education and create realistic circumstances that occur in the surgical setting. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 3

SUR 2421 Foundations of Surgical Technolgy Directed Lab II 3 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology program and completion of SUR 1500 SUR 2410 SUR 2411 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2420 SUR 2430 SUR 2450 and SUR 2451 or consent of instructor.
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This course is the co-requisite of the Foundations of Surgical Technology II course. In this irected lab component, students will use the information they learned in the didactic course and put this information into practical, hands-on use. Instructions and demonstrations of proper safe patient care are required. Accreditation requires lab instruction to be closely supervised. All elements of the didactic course will be covered including review of concepts taught in the foundations I lab course. In addition to all fundamentals and responsibilities of the surgical technologists during pre, intra, and post-operative patient care in the operating room are covered. This includes proper sterile set up of the sterile field and maintenance of all equipment and supplies relating to cases students will encounter during clinical rotations. This lab will also incorporate additional simulation scenarios to enhance student's education and create realistic circumstances that occur in the surgical setting. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 3

SUR 2430 Surgical Procedures I 6 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology Program and completion of SUR 1500 SUR 2410 SUR 2411 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2420 SUR 2421 SUR 2450 and SUR 2451 or consent of instructor.
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This course is designed to provide the surgical technology student with a basic understanding of diagnoses, regional anatomy and physiology, and the surgical instruments and equipment needed to provide optimum care in the most common and basic surgical procedures experienced in a the surgical setting. This lecture and lab course develops concepts learned in the classroom and in the previous Foundations I course. The coursework will introduce students to the theory and the lab will initiate the practice of surgical interventions in multiple surgical services. The course also emphasizes the anatomy of the surgical patient and the steps required during a surgical procedure as well as the instrumentation of these surgical interventions. The fundamentals of numerous procedures are covered including the assessment of need for surgical intervention. The lab practice integrates mock surgery, simulation and basic and advanced clinical skills. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 6

SUR 2440 Surgical Procedures II 6 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology Program and completion of SUR 1500 SUR 2410 SUR 2411 SUR 2420 SUR 2421 SUR 2430 SUR 2450 SUR 2451 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2150 and SUR 2350 or consent of instructor.
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This course is designed to provide the surgical technology student with an advanced understanding of diagnoses, regional anatomy and physiology, and the surgical instruments and equipment needed to provide optimum care in the most common surgical procedures as outlined in the core curriculum and mandated by the accrediting body (ARC) in the following surgical areas: general, gynecological, urological, plastic, ear, nose and throat, neurological, peripheral vascular, orthopedics, cardiothoracic, oral and ophthalmic. This lecture and lab course develops concepts learned in the classroom and in the previous Procedures I and Foundations I courses. The coursework will further develop the knowledge of theory and lab components and strengthen the knowledge of surgical interventions. The course also emphasizes the anatomy of the surgical patient and the steps required during a surgical procedure as well as the instrumentation for these surgical interventions. The fundamentals of multiple procedures are covered including the assessment of need for surgical intervention. The lab practice integrates mock surgery, simulation and basic and advanced clinical skills. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 7

SUR 2450 Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment 2 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology Program and completion of SUR 1500 SUR 2410 SUR 2411 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2420 SUR 2421 SUR 2430 and SUR 2451
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This directed lab course is designed to give student hands-on learning experience in the fundamentals of the care and handling of surgical instruments and equipment for the operative setting. The course instructs students in the lab setting the proper names, use and importance of safe care, handling, processing, and troubleshooting of the most common instruments and equipment seen in the surgical setting. In addition, this course also addresses new and ever-changing technology utilized in the operating room. It will provide the student with concepts in the delivery of health care services tomonitor, measure, diagnose and treat while providing a safe environment for patients and surgical personnel. The content will discuss specific trends about the use of robotic technology, laser, stealth navigation, and other cutting-edge equipment associated with surgical interventions. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 2

SUR 2451 Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment Directed Lab 2 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: SUR 1500 SUR 2410 and SUR 2411 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2420 SUR 2421 SUR 2430 and SUR 2450 (Required)
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This directed lab course is designed to give student hand-on learning experience in the fundamentals of the care and handling of surgical instruments and equipment for the operative setting. The course instructs students in the lab setting the proper names, use, and importance of safe care, handling, processing, and troubleshooting of the most common instruments and equipment seen in the surgical setting. In addition, this course also addresses new and ever-changing technology utilized in the operating room. It will provide the student with concepts in the delivery of health care services to monitor, measure, diagnose and treat while providing a safe environment for patients and surgical personnel. The content will discuss specific trends about the use of robotic technology, laser, stealth navigation, and other cutting-edge equipment associated with surgical interventions. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 2

SUR 2460 Capstone and Certificate Preparatory 2 Credit Hours

ESL Placement Level: Placement into ENG 1510, ENG 1510E, or ENG 1510S, or placement into ESL 2520 or completion of ESL 2520. ENG transfer credit will also satisfy this prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technology Program and completion of SUR 1500 SUR 2150 SUR 2350 SUR 2410 SUR 2411 SUR 2420 SUR 2421 SUR 2440 SUR 2450 SUR 2451 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: SUR 2370
Note: Prerequisites for courses in this department are not automatically waived for College Guest students and students with a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

This course is the capstone for the Surgical Technology Program. The course combines research and theory with experiential and reflective learning and emphasizes active participation. Class sessions will consist of lectures, problem solving exercises, small and large group discussion, and hands-on activities to support the development of your personal resume and interview skills. Each student is required to develop a resume and cover letter and have a 'mock interview' during this course. Emphasis is also placed on preparation for entering the profession of Surgical Technology. Multiple practice certification exams will be given in preparation for the actual Certification exam to be held the week after course completion. Preparation for the Surgical Technology Certification (CST) Exam will be a primary focus. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 2