Surgical Technology - Southeast Technical Institute

Surgical Technology from Southeast Technical Institute is a Campus Certificate Surgery degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Surgical Technologists are integral members of the operating room team who work closely with the surgeon, anesthesiologist and registered nurse delivering direct patient care before, during, and immediately after surgery. Surgical Technologists act as primary scrub persons who handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for the completion of the surgical procedure. These well educated and highly skilled individuals must anticipate the needs of the surgeon and have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care. Some specific duties include passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and equipment during the operative procedure. Preparation of the operating room and equipment before surgery, plus cleanup of these items after surgery are also duties that Surgical Technologists perform. Semester 1 HC 114 Health Care Human Relations 3 HC 117 Medical Language 1 HC 118 Applied Anatomy Physiology 4 HC 118L App Anatomy Physiology Lab 0 HC 121 Patient Care Techniques I 3 HC 121L Patient Care Techniques Lab 0 SSS 100 Student Success Seminar 2 ST 100 Surgical Techiques 3 ST 110 Surgical Techniques Lab 2 ST 121 Surgical Asepsis 2 Total: 20 Semester 2 CIS 101 Computer Essentials 2 COMM 102 Communication in the Workplace 3 HC 102 Math for Medications 1 ST 112 Surgical Procedures I 3 ST 113 Technology for the Surgical Tech 1 ST 114S Clinical I 3 ST 120 Principles and Practice Theory 2 ST 120L Principles and Practice Lab 0 ST 122 Surgical Procedures Lab 2 ST 123 Surgical Pharmacology 2 Total: 19 Semester 3 ST 119 Responsibilities of the Surg Tech 1 ST 124S Clinical II 6 ST 134S Clinical III 6 Total: 13 Total Credits: 52 View more details on Southeast Technical Institute . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Surgery courses.