ST 110 - Surgical Technologist I

This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge necessary to perform the duties of the surgical technologist in an operating room. Emphasis will be placed on learning the basics of surgical technology and applying them in the operating room. Theory instruction will include aseptic technique, basic equipment and supplies, instrumentation, suture, needles and operating room department policies. Techniques learned in classroom will be practiced within the lab setting.

Prerequisite
ST 101, BIOL 145 , and BIOL 150 “C” or better; concurrent enroolment in BIOL 146 and COMM 100 or COMM 105.

Credits: 6
Lecture Hours
5
Lab Hours
2 lab hours per week

Academic Level
1.2