Surgical Technology AAT (Plancode: SUESTAPT)
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| Code | Title | Credits/Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communication Skills (5 credits required) | ||
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| Computational Skills (5 credits required) | ||
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Stat (or any higher level math class) | 5 |
| Human Relations (5 credits required) | ||
| Any qualifying HR course(s) to reach 5 credits | 5 | |
| General Psychology (recommended) (5 credits/units) | ||
| Lifespan Psychology (recommended) (5 credits/units) | ||
| Major Area Requirement | ||
| Select from one of the following three sequence: | 6-15 | |
| Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology I and Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology II (6 credits/units) | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II (10 credits/units) | ||
| Human A & P I and Human A & P II and Human A & P III (15 credits/units) | ||
| AH 115 | Medical Terminology for Surgical Technology | 5 |
| AH 150 | Medical Microbiology | 5 |
| or BIOL& 260 | Microbiology | |
| AH 261 | Statistics for Health Care Professionals | 3 |
| BUS 150 | Computer Business Applications | 5 |
| MA 201 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 5 |
| SURG 100 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 2 |
| SURG 101 | Surgical Procedures I | 5 |
| SURG 104 | Central Service Clinical l | 1 |
| SURG 107 | Surgical Environment | 3 |
| SURG 111 | Technical Skills Lab I | 4 |
| SURG 202 | Surgical Procedures II | 6 |
| SURG 203 | Surgical Procedures III | 4 |
| SURG 206 | Perioperative Care of the Patient | 4 |
| SURG 212 | Technical Skills Lab II | 4 |
| SURG 250 | Surgical Seminar | 3 |
| SURG 254 | Operating Room Practicum I | 2 |
| SURG 255 | Operating Room Practicum II | 5 |
| SURG 256 | Operating Room Practicum III | 10 |
| Total Credits/Units | 97-106 | |
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Articulate well-considered ideas and written claims to an academic audience, using effective rhetorical techniques, properly credited evidence, and a command of Standard English. (GE)
- Demonstrate and clearly explain an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem. (GE)
- Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills. (GE)
- Ensure a sterile environment while preparing an operating room for surgical procedures.
- Perform the duties of a surgical technologist within the recognized scope of practice in an operating room setting.
- Ethically adhere to healthcare policy and standards when performing the duties of a surgical technologist to ensure safe patient care.
- Function collaboratively, as a member of a health care team as appropriate for a surgical technologist.
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