Health Professions

Surgical Technology Coursework

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NWACC offers an Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology (ST). View further information on the courses required to earn a degree below.

Prerequisites — 30 Credit Hours

  • ENGL 1013 — English Composition I
  • MATH 1023 — College Algebra
  • BIOL 2214 — Anatomy and Physiology I*
  • BIOL 2224 — Anatomy and Physiology II
  • MBIO 2014 — Microbiology
  • HIM 1403 — Medical Terminology for Health Sciences

Choose one:

  • ENGL 1023 — English Composition II
  • ENGL 1033 — Technical Composition II

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  • CISQ 1103 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems
  • HIM 1123 — Electronic Health Records

Choose one:

  • PSYC 2003 — General Psychology
  • SOCI 2033 — General Sociology

Surgical Technology Courses

Surgical Technology courses are consistent with UAPTC and ASUN Surgical Technology courses.

SURG 10003 — Basic Operating Room Techniques

Orientation to surgical technology with emphasis on the fundamental principles of basic patient care concepts, asepsis and the surgical environment, and basic case preparation and procedures before, during and after a surgical procedure. Classroom.

SURG 10001 — Basic Operating Room Techniques Lab

Fundamental procedures of perioperative patient care. Guided practice prior to clinical experience.

SURG 10005 — Wound Care

Promoting successful wound care with an emphasis on aseptic techniques. Applying actual wound care components, which include cleaning, dressing, determining the frequency of dressing changes, and reevaluation of the wound.

SURG 20002 — Perioperative Practice

An overview of surgical technology as a health care profession. Explores standards of care, criteria for professional growth, psychological aspects of the patient, including social and cultural dimensions, and the ethical and legal issues surrounding the profession.

SURG 20005 — Advanced Operating Room Techniques

Emphasis placed on specialty procedures and instrumentation.

SURG 20003 — Advanced Operating Room Techniques Lab

Guided practice on specialty procedures with emphasis on functioning independently during the clinical experience.

SURG 21503 — Clinical Practicum I

Supervised clinical experience. Observation of patient care procedures, beginning skills of sterilization / disinfection, and aseptic techniques.

SURG 23002 — Pharmacology for Surgical Technology

Introduction to the classifications, actions, and uses of drugs. Calculations of dosages and drug preparation with emphasis on varying surgical procedures.

SURG 21303 — Surgical Pathophysiology

Emphasis on the anatomical structures of those body regions in which surgery is most commonly performed and the diseases related to the surgical patient.

SURG 27002 — Seminar

Review of major theoretical and technical concepts of the surgical technician profession.

SURG 22004 — Clinical Practicum II

Supervised clinical experience and the application of advanced techniques in aseptic and surgical procedures.

Total Number of Semester Hours: 63