Curriculum
The Surgical Technology Program combines classroom learning and lab practice with direct, supervised clinical experiences in the operating room. The program is divided into four terms.
TERM I
Surgical Technology 1
Introduces theory necessary to establish, maintain, and coordinate the methods required for patient care in the operating room. Surgical terminology, ethical, legal, and moral responsibilities will be addressed, along with safe patient care and principles of operating room technique, to include hazards in the surgical suite. Responsibilities of a surgical technologist are defined. Acquaints students with skills necessary to function as a beginning technologist. Emphasis is placed on the surgical scrub, gowning and gloving, establishing and maintaining a sterile field, draping materials, needles, sutures, basic instrumentation, preparation, and sterilization of supplies. Allows student to develop skills in positioning and transporting patients. Instrumentation, related pharmacology, and special equipment for each surgical specialty will also be discussed. Students begin by observing in the operating room and go on to scrubbing on minor cases.
Medical Terminology 1
Introduces theory necessary to understand medical terms and use as they pertain to the human body. Correct pronunciation and spelling, along with the word parts of medical terminology and abbreviations, are included.
Pharmacology 1
Looks into the history of pharmacological medicines and practices. Applies basic math concepts as they apply to weights and measures. Encompasses a mathematics review applying accurate conversions and calculations. Discuss the role, scope of practice and legal responsibilities of the surgical technologist in safely identifying, handling and transferring medications in the surgical setting.
Microbiology 1
This is an introductory presentation of the treatment of the disease-causing organisms that may present with a surgical patient or develop post-surgery as an acquired infection. The specific needs of the surgical technologist in maintaining aseptic technique in caring for surgical patients before, during, and after surgery. Content is related to the concept of asepsis in the surgical environment, and implications for the surgical technologist tying job performance with emphasis on safety and infection control.
TERM II
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 2
This course is a continuation of Term I. The course introduces the terminology and fundamental concepts of structure and function and basic homeostatic mechanisms (both intrasystem and intersystem)
of the human body. Includes essential anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary, respiratory, cardiovascular, hematologic, endocrine/lymphatic, skeletal/articular, nervous, and special senses systems.
Medical Terminology 2
Introduces theory necessary to understand medical terms and use as they pertain to the human body. Correct pronunciation and spelling, along with the word parts of medical terminology and abbreviations, are included.
Pharmacology 2
Defines the rationale for use of specific drugs, their effects, and major side effects on the surgical patient, and how drugs may influence or alter surgical intervention.
Microbiology 2
This is a continuation of Microbiology 1.
Clinical Rotations in Surgical Technology 2 3;
This is a continuation of Surgical Technology 1. Emphasis is placed on gaining proficiency in the surgical scrub role: establishing and maintaining a sterile field, draping materials, needles, sutures, specialized instrumentation, preparation of sterile supplies, and anticipation of surgeon’s needs.
Preoperative and postoperative patient care and positioning will be discussed and practiced. Clinical rotations begin: Students will be assigned to each surgical specialty for a three-week rotation. These rotations will continue through Surgical Technology 4. Under direct supervision and guidance of preceptors, students will perform first and second scrub roles on basic procedures in general, OB-GYN, ENT, orthopaedic, urological, neurological, peripheral vascular, ophthalmic, thoracic, plastic-reconstructive, and cardiovascular procedures, as available and appropriate. Students will also be assigned a miscellaneous rotation, which encompasses cardiac catheter lab, special procedures in X-ray, following a circulator, an anesthesia provider and central sterile supply.
Twice each week, class will assemble for further classroom instruction and review, guest speakers, laboratory practice of skills as needed, and analysis and evaluation of clinical experiences.
TERM III
Pharmacology 3
This is a continuation of Pharmacology 2. Blood and fluid replacement requirements are discussed and their use in various surgical settings. Types of anesthesia, stages, factors affecting the choice of anesthesia types, as well as complications are also discussed.
Microbiology 3
This is a continuation of Microbiology 1 and 2.
TERM IV
Clinical Rotations in Surgical Technology 4
This is a continuation of Surgical Technology 2 and 3. The course consists of additional experience in the operation room, and provides students with skills necessary to function as a beginning surgical technologist scrubbing more complex procedures. Once rotations are complete, clinical experiences will expand to full time clinical for added experiences with a few class days interspersed for instruction and review.
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