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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| First Semester-Summer | (5-7 Credits) |
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| 10501101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| 10806177 | General Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
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| 31509302 | Human Body in Health & Disease | 3 |
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| 31509308 | Anatomy & Physiology | 2 |
| Second Semester-Fall | (15-17 Credits) |
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| 10512104 | Applied Microbiology | 2 |
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| 10806197 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 31512327 | ST: Introduction to Surgical Technology | 4 |
| 31512328 | ST: Fundamentals 1 | 4 |
| 31512329 | ST: Fundamentals 2 | 2 |
| 31512330 | ST: Clinical 1 | 3 |
| Third Semester-Spring | (14-15 Credits) |
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| 10501104 | Healthcare Customer Service | 2 |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
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| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 31512331 | ST: Surgical Procedures | 4 |
| 31512332 | ST: Clinical 2 | 4 |
| 31512334 | ST: Clinical 3 | 4 |
Total Credits |
34-38 |
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| Medical Terminology - 3 credits Students focus on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Students will practice formation, analysis, and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology. |
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| Anatomy & Physiology - 2 credits Enables the learner to more effectively assist patients in regaining and/or maintaining a healthy body through a basic overview and understanding of the human body and its systems. |
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| General Anatomy & Physiology - 4 credits Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients. Prerequisite: Prep for Basic Biology 10836113, Prep for Basic Chemistry 10836133, or high school biology or chemistry |
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| Human Body in Health & Disease - 3 credits Focuses on diseases that are frequently first diagnosed and treated in the medical office setting. Students learn to recognize the causes, signs, and symptoms of diseases of the major body systems as well as the diagnostic procedures, usual treatment, prognosis and prevention of common diseases. |
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| Applied Microbiology - 2 credits Directs the learner's understanding of aseptic techniques, antimicrobial methods, specimen collection, preparation of cultures, body defenses against microorganisms, the infectious process and the transmission of disease-causing organisms. Students learn such techniques as standard and transmission based precautions, sanitization, disinfection, sterilization, preparation of cultures and microscopic slide preparations with simple staining and gram staining. |
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| Microbiology - 4 credits This course examines microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, growth and the relationship between humans and microorganisms. Disease production, epidemiology, host defense mechanisms and the medical impact of microbes in the environment, industry, and biotechnology are also addressed. Prerequisite: General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 or another approved, postsecondary biology course |
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| ST: Introduction to Surgical Technology - 4 credits Provides the foundational knowledge of disinfection, sterilization, infection control, and asepsis. Legal and ethical issues encountered in the healthcare environment are explored. Simulated laboratory practice enables the learner to develop beginning technical skills. Prerequisites: Admission to Surgical Technologist Program 315121; Medical Terminology 10501101, Anatomy & Physiology 31509308 or Human Body in Health and Disease 31509302 or General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 |
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| ST: Fundamentals 1 - 4 credits Includes the basic clinical skills needed by the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role. Learners develop skills in identifying basic instrumentation, supplies, drains, catheters, dressings and sponges. Includes practice experience in creating a sterile field, draping, passing instruments and supplies, performing counts and preparing supplies. Prerequisites: Admission to Surgical Technologist Program 315121; Medical Terminology 10501101, General Anatomy & Physiology 31509308 or Human Body in Health and Disease 31509302 or General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 |
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| ST: Fundamentals 2 - 2 credits Builds upon and reinforces the role of the Surgical Technologist as a member of the operating room team. Discusses care of the patient before, during and after surgery with emphasis on surgical wounds, wound closure materials, and vital signs. Includes lecture and lab experiences. Prerequisites: Intro to Surgical Technology 31512327, Fundamentals 1 31512328 |
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| ST: Clinical 1 - 3 credits Apply basic surgical theories, principles, and procedural techniques in the operating room. Students begin to function as team members under the guidance of the instructor and authorized clinical personnel. There is no remuneration for students enrolled in this course. Prerequisites: Intro to Surgical Technology 31512327, Fundamentals 1 31512328, and CPR certification |
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| Healthcare Customer Service - 2 credits This course is designed as an introduction to customer service for learners interested in working in various healthcare settings. The learner investigates healthcare systems, safety standards, and the workforce. The learner examines professionalism, interpersonal and written communication skills, and confidentiality as they relate to customer service in healthcare. |
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| Written Communication - 3 credits Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course possess word processing skills. |
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| Oral/Interpersonal Communication - 3 credits Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and non-verbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. |
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| ST: Surgical Procedures - 4 credits Provides the foundational knowledge of surgical core and specialty procedures. Examines the pathophysiology diagnostic interventions, and surgical interventions for a variety of surgical procedures. Incorporates integration of basic health sciences and technical knowledge to complete a plan of action for a surgical procedure. Prerequisites: ST: Fundamentals 2 31512329, Clinical 1 31512330 |
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| ST: Clinical 2 - 4 credits Further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures. There is no remuneration for students enrolled in this course. Prerequisites: ST: Clinical 1 31512330, ST: Fundamentals 2 31512329; Corequisite: ST: Surgical Procedures 31512331 |
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| ST: Clinical 3 - 4 credits Enhances the student's technical experience and employee skills. Serves as a transition between student and employee. Application of advanced skills for the entry-level surgical technologist in the clinical setting. There is no remuneration for students enrolled in this course. Prerequisite: ST: Clinical 2 31512332; Corequisite: ST: Surgical Procedures 31512331 |
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