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2020-2021 Catalog Archived

SUR 101 - Introduction to Surgical Technology


Class: 4 Lab: 3 Credits: 5
This course includes a study of the surgical environment, team concepts, aseptic technique, hospital organization, basic instrumentation and supplies, sterilization, principles of infection control, and wound healing.

Course Topics:
  • History of Surgery
  • Physical Environment of the Surgery Suite
  • Surgical Supplies and Equipment
  • Microbiology
  • Sterilization and Disinfection
  • General Patient Care and Safety
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
  • 1 folder with pockets

Grading System:
Students must maintain a final overall average of 80. An average of less than 80 will prevent students from continuing in the program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Compare the history of surgery to surgery today, the role of the Surgical Technologist to other surgical and hospital personnel, and hospital organization to the surgical suite. 
  2. Evaluate the principles of microbiology as they relate to the infectious process, transmission and body defenses.
  3. Analyze the principles of sterilization and disinfection.
  4. Assess the needs of the surgical patient to include legal and ethical considerations and the needs of special populations.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021