Emphasis is on further development of surgical skills. Surgical rotations in birthing centers, ambulatory, and endoscopy will be scheduled. In addition, this course is designed to prepare the student for the certifying examination in surgical technology. Review of surgical practices and procedures previously presented are incorporated into the course. This course introduces the student to the surgical suite.
Emphasis is on application of basic concepts with two clinical days per week in a surgical setting.
Meet admission requirements. This course is designed to expand the student's surgical skills. The student strives for autonomy by spending three days per week in the clinical settings. This course is designed for the student pursuing the associate of science in surgical technology degree. A seminar approach is used to explore ethical and professional issues impacting the surgical technologist in the care of the surgical patient.