Surgical Technology Courses

Southeast Arkansas College

Course Data: View Surgical Technology

Total Number of Courses = 6

Course No.	Course Name	SSCH	Lec	Lab	SWE	Prerequisites	Transfer	Course Description
SURG 1527	Surgical Technology Procedures I	7	7	0	0	Co requisites BIOL 2464 Human Anatomy & Physiology II and SURG 1536 Surgical Technology Practicum I		This course introduces students to principles, procedures, and techniques of surgical procedures with emphasis on surgical asepsis.
SURG 1536	Surgical Technology Practicum I	6	0	8	8	Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 2464 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and BIOL 2474 Microbiology		Students are introduced to the physical environment of the operating room with selected clinical experiences in acute and ambulatory surgical settings. Students have many experiences in the care and use of instruments and surgical supplies as well as multiple opportunities to scrub in on surgical procedures.
SURG 1547	Surgical Technology Procedures II	7	7	0	0	SURG 1527 Surgical Technology Procedures I and SURG 1536 Surgical Technology Practicum I		Students learn the advanced principles, procedures, and techniques of specific, general, and specialty surgeries. The course content is correlated with clinical experience.
SURG 1556	Surgical Technology Practicum II	6	0	8	8	SURG 1527 Surgical Technology Procedures I and SURG 1538 Surgical Technology Practicum I		Students concentrate on clinical experiences in ambulatory and acute surgical settings. Experience is provided for the students to circulate and scrub in on all phases of surgical procedures.
SURG 2646	Surgical Technology First Assistant	6	3	0	12	Completion of special admission requirements for Surgical Technology, a satisfactory interview with faculty and current Certification as Surgical Technologist (CST), Certified Nurse-Operating Room (CNOR), or Physician Assistant (PA-C)		The knowledge and technique necessary to assume responsibility as the Surgical First Assistant (SFA) is emphasized. The various roles of the SFA are explored, as well as the interdependent relationship with the surgeon. Expanded function and accountability are stressed as the SFA is prepared to assume responsibility in scrubbing, draping, retracting, exposing, clamping, legating, suturing, handling specimens, and providing homeostasis. Intellectual and manual dexterity are combined to prepare to SFA with the essential skills necessary to this expanded role.
SURG 2662	Surgical First Assistant Clinical Preceptor ship	2	0	0	8	SURG 2646 Surgical Technology First Assistant; two years of preoperative experience		Surgical First Assistant (SFA) Clinical Preceptor ship exists for the purpose of offering clinical experience in the first assisting role. The SFA is capable of carrying out tasks delegated by the surgeon during the operative procedure. The CST entering the preceptor ship will be a highly motivated individual and bring to the preceptor ship personal and professional experience of high quality. Flexibility and respect for individual student goals are incorporated into the preceptor ship. Each student will have an active part in determining his/her own objectives and identifying learning resources.