ST – Surgical Technology Courses (School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety)
ST 1010 – Beginning Surgical Technology I 3
Previously ST 110A (Prerequisites: COMM 2221, BIO 1410/1492, 1310/1392 or 2210/2292 and 2310/2392, HIT 1020;Corequisites: HLTH 1001, ST 1092) Includes scope of practice, technologist role, medical ethics and medical terminology, basic principles of aseptic technique and anatomy and physiology applied to surgical procedures.
ST 1092 – Surgical Technology Lab I 6
Previously ST 111L (Corequisites: HLTH 1001, ST 1010) Provides opportunity to practice clinical skills and competencies developed in the classroom. Includes surgical technique (setting up the sterile field, scrubbing, gowning and gloving) and standards of practice. Infection prevention and control will be covered plus care of the surgical patient. Program fee: Published in the Schedule of Classes.
ST 1510 – Beginning Surgical Technology II 3
Previously ST 110B (Prerequisites: HLTH 1001, ST 1010, 1092; Corequisites: ST 1590, 1592) Continues Surgical Technology Theory with a focus on an introduction to surgical procedures with a brief history, relevant anatomy and special considerations for general surgery, obstetrics and gynecological procedures, ophthalmic surgery, otorhinolaryngologic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
ST 1590 – Surgical Technology Clinical I 8
Previously ST 115C (Prerequisites: HLTH 1001, ST 1010, 1092; Corequisites: ST 1510, 1592) Applies surgical procedure theory and skills in the clinical setting. Program fee: Published in the Schedule of Classes.
ST 1592 – Surgical Technology Lab II 2
Previously ST 113L (Prerequisites: HLTH 1001, ST 1010, 1092; Corequisites: ST 1510, 1590) Continue to provide an opportunity to practice clinical skills and put into practice the special considerations for general surgery, obstetrics and gynecological procedures, ophthalmic surgery, otorhinolaryngologic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
ST 2010 – Surgical Technology III 3
Previously ST 121 (Prerequisites: ST 1510, 1590, 1592; Corequisites: ST 2090, 2092) Continues Surgical Technology Theory with a focus on an introduction to surgical procedures with a brief history, relevant anatomy and special considerations for genitourinary procedures and surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery and neurosurgery.
ST 2090 – Surgical Technology Clinical II 8
Previously ST 124C (Prerequisite: program director approval; Corequisites: ST 2010, 2092) Continues to apply surgical procedure theory and skills in the clinical setting with additional opportunities to include specialty areas such as labor and delivery and GI experience.
ST 2092 – Surgical Technology Lab III 2
Previously ST 125L (Corequisite: ST 2010, 2090) Continue to provide an opportunity to practice clinical skills and put into practice the special considerations for genitourinary procedures and surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery and neurosurgery. Program fee: Published in the Schedule of Classes.
ST 2096 – Special Topics in Surgical Technology 1-6
(all courses ending in 96 are topics courses) Previously ST 296 Explore various topics of interest in the field of Surgical Technology.
