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SURT 1023 - Surgical Technology Fundamentals


Credit Hours 3 , Lecture 3

Introduces fundamental concepts of surgical technology and infection control within the community. Emphasis is placed on operating room organization, infection control, surgical supplies, and basic surgical routines. The service learning project in this course allows exploration of infection control in a community setting requiring students to develop and present an educational experience on effective hand hygiene.

Prerequisites: HLSC 1012, HLSC 1103 , ENGL 1013 , MATH 1213 , BIOL 2213 , BIOL 2211 , ENGL 1023 , BIOL 2013, BIOL 2101 , BIOL 2223 , and BIOL 2221 , all with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisites: SURT 1021