Surgical Technology
Program
Surgical Technology
Program
SICCM/ST Program Admission
SICCM/ST students are admitted to the Program after completing the application process at their home college. Each campus is allotted six (5) slots for the program.
Applicants' weighted PSB scores are used to determine ranking at each college, and the top ranking students are admitted to the program. Upon indicating their acceptance in the program, students are sent admission information by the Program Director. Included are start dates for ST courses, physical examination and immunization forms, along with other information.
EOC Statement
The SICCM/ST Program admission process does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, or the presence of a non-job- related condition or disability. Each college does give preference to its in-district students. Students may apply at only one community college for entrance into a program.
CPR
CPR is required before clinical instruction begins in the second semester. Students may obtain CPR instruction through their home campus.
CURRICULUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| *BIO 206 Basic Anatomy & Physiology
II - 4 ST 121 Intro to Surgical Technology - 3 ST 122 Principles & Practices of Surgical Technology - 6 ST Pharmacology for Surgical Technology- 3 TOTAL FALL SEMESTER HOURS = 16
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*BIO 226 Microbiology - 4
ST 123 Surgical Procedures I - 4 Clinical Rotation in Surgical Technology - 8 TOTAL SPRING SEMESTER HOURS = 16
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| Summer Semester |
| ST 124 Surgical Procedures II -
4 ST 126 Clinical Rotation in Surgical Technology II - 8 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 12 |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ST Introduction to Surgical Technology I
3 Hours Fall Semester
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program
This course introduces the student to the broad field of surgical technology. This introductory course has three basic sections: General Introductory Information, Introduction to the Basic Principles of Aseptic Technique, and Introduction to Patient Care.
ST Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology
6 Hours Fall Semester
Prerequisite: Passing Grade in ST Introduction to Surg Tech
This course introduces the student to the practice of surgical technology. The focus of this course is on skills that are specifically those of the scrub role and the circulating role. The student will demonstrate the proper and safe execution of procedures and use of equipment. Adequate laboratory time for the practice and testing of the skills is required.
ST Pharmacology in Surgical Technology
3 Hours Fall Semester
Prerequisite: Passing Grade in ST Introduction to Surg Tech
Provides basic knowledge of the most commonly used medications. Discusses commonly prescribed medications such as sedatives, antidepressants, antianxiety agents, etc. Includes indications, potential adverse reactions, dietary response to treatment and desired effect.
ST Surgical Procedures I
4 Hours Spring Semester
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program
This course is designed to prepare students for clinic practice training. Instruction combines lectures and lab to introduce students to all surgical specialties.
ST Surgical Procedures II
4 Hours Summer Semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Surgical Procedures I
This course is a continuation of Surgical Procedures I and is designed to prepare students for clinic practice training. Instruction combines lecture and lab to introduce students to all surgical specialties not covered in the first course.
ST Clinical Rotation in Surgical Technology I
8 Hours Spring Semester
Prerequisites: Introduction to Surgical Technology, Principles and Practice of Surgical Technology, and Surgical Procedures I
This is a course designed to provide the student with a solid introduction to the operating room and its routines. This course functions to expand knowledge gained in the introduction to Surgical Technology and supports the knowledge being gained in the Principles and Practice of Surgical Technology.
ST Clinical Rotation in Surgical Technology II
8 Hours Summer Semester
Prerequisites: ORT Clinical Rotation in Surgical Technology I
This course is a continuation of Clinical Rotation in Surgical Technology I.
