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24 Saville Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
617.984.1700 150 Newport Ave Ext.
Quincy, MA 02171
36 Cordage Park
Suite #228
Plymouth, MA 02360
508.747.0400
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Surgical Technology
| SUR 102 |
Microbiology for the Surgical Technologist |
| This course is a general study of common and newly emerging microorganisms and their characteristics in relation to health and control of disease. Special emphasis is placed on the concept of asepsis and the surgical environment. Focus will be on the Surgical Technologist’s role in maintaining aseptic technique with emphasis placed on safety and infection control. Prerequisites: ALH 107, ALH 140. Co-requisites: SUR 139, ALH 149 (or equivalent transfer); and PNU 111 (or equivalent). 2 credits |
| SUR 139 |
Surgical Technology I |
| This course is designed to introduce students
to the principles and practice of Surgical Technology. Topics
include: hospital organization & physical environment
of the operating room; ethical, moral and legal issues;
patient care & safety; asepsis & sterile technique;
surgical pharmacology & anesthesia; preparation, care and handling of
instrumentation, equipment and
supplies used in the operating room; closure of the
surgical wound, wound healing and classifications and
the development of a surgical conscience. Through a
combination of theory and laboratory practice,
students will be introduced to the basics of
preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative
surgical case management. During this course,
students will have an opportunity for hospital
observation in addition to laboratory practice.
Co-requisites: SUR 102, ALH 149 (or equivalent
transfer); and PNU 111 (or equivalent). 9 credits.
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| SUR 142 |
Surgical Technology II |
| The study of Surgical Technology II is concentrated on
providing the student with extensive practice in
surgical procedures. During this course the correlation
of theory with clinical practice begins, with lab
reinforcement continuing as necessary. Classroom
focus is on presentation of surgical procedures by
specialty. In each specialty the following will be
reinforced: relevant anatomy, pathological conditions,
diagnostic procedures and tests, preoperative,
intra-operative and postoperative procedural
sequence, special instrumentation, equipment,
supplies and drugs, and patient preparation in the OR.
Prerequisites: ALH 107, ALH 140, SUR 102, ALH 149 (or equivalent
transfer), PNU 111 (or equivalent); and SUR 139. 16
credits. |
| SUR 143 |
Surgical Technology III |
| This course is designed to prepare the graduating
surgical technology student for entrance into the
workforce. Topics include: professionalism, resume
preparation, interviewing techniques, basic computer
skills and the biomedical sciences such as robotics,
physics and electricity. Through lecture, discussion,
guest speakers and mock interviews, students will learn
how to conduct themselves during the interview
process, what potential employers are looking for and
how to best present themselves. This course will also
serve as a preparation for students to sit for the
National Certification Examination offered through the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisting (NBSTSA) upon graduation. Test taking
strategies, review of material and the application
process will be covered in this section. Students will
have an opportunity to take the Self-Assessment Exam
(SAE) to determine their strengths, weaknesses and
overall readiness for the exam. Clinical rotation
continues during this course. Prerequisites: ALH 107, ALH 140,
SUR 102, ALH 149 (or equivalent transfer), PNU 111 (or
equivalent), SUR 139; and SUR 142. 8 credits. |
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