SGT 112 Practices of Surgical Technology
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) Note: In addition to tuition, this course requires an additional variable tuition rate.
Corequisite
SGT 108 - must be taken at the same time as this course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
BIO 176 - must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.