Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

SURG 1100 Introduction to Surgical Technology

Course Information

Course information
Course Number SURG 1100
Course Title Introduction to Surgical Technology
Description This course introduces students to the field of Surgical Technology. Emphasis on history, roles, education of the Surgical Technologist, work environment, career opportunities, attributes for success, legal and ethical concerns, hospital administration and organization, and professional behaviors. Students will be introduced to the importance of certification and joining the national organization. (Prerequisite: HC 1000 Medical Terminology, BIOL 220 Anatomy, CHEM 108 Introduction to Chemistry or CHEM 110 Chemistry for Health Sciences.)
Total Credits 2
Total Hours 32
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 2 Credits, 32 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: HC 1000, BIOL 220, and CHEM 108 OR CHEM 110

Course Competencies

  1. Describe professional management of the Surgical Technologist.
  2. Identify interpersonal relationships as a Surgical Technologist.
  3. Discover technology science concepts. i.e. Infromation technology, electricity, lasers, minimally invasive applications, and interventional radiology applications.
  4. Explain physical environment of the operating room for the Surgical Technologist.
  5. Clarify ethical and moral issues in Surgical Technology.
  6. Describe healthcare facility information.
  7. Explain electricity in the operating room.
  8. Explain wound management.
  9. Describe the perioperative documentation.
  10. Explain surgical incisions and wound exposure.
  11. Review anatomy, physiology, and microbiology of the surgical patient.

SCC Accessibility Statement

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