Provides an overview of the Surgical Technology profession and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to successfully participate on a surgical team. Includes the fundamentals of surgical microbiology. Introduces a complex diversity of surgical patients. Orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Continues development of student knowledge and skills applicable to specialty surgery areas.
Emphasis is placed on routine procedures for general and specialty surgery.
Students continue to demonstrate increased knowledge and advanced participation through the clinical experience. Provides opportunity for students to complete all required Surgical Technology procedures through active participation in surgery in the clinical setting. Prepares students for entry into careers as surgical technologists and enables them to effectively review for the national certification examination. Topics include professional preparation, certification review, and test-taking skills. Introduces the fundamentals of advanced surgical patient care concepts.