SGT 112 Practices of Surgical Technology 8 credits
This course focuses on the practice of surgical technology. The perioperative roles of the surgical technologist in the circulator and first scrub role are thoroughly examined. Students demonstrate the creation and maintenance of a sterile field, identify surgical instrumentation and how they relate to specific surgical procedures, prepare various surgical supplies and surgical equipment. Suture materials, needle handling and the draping of the surgical patient are also discussed. A laboratory setting is used to reinforce material taught didactically. Students are required to successfully complete a clinical readiness exam at the end of this course. 12 (4 lecture hours and 8 laboratory hours)
Prerequisite: SGT 101 with a minimum grade of C, BIO 175 with a minimum grade of C, HLT 109 with a minimum grade of C
Corequisite: SGT 105, SGT 108, BIO 176, BIO 220