Surgical Technology (STE)
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STE 1000 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology 6 Credits
Introduces the fundamental principles and practices of surgical technology, including an orientation to the profession and a review of legal and ethical issues. Topics about patient needs, special patient populations, the physical environment, and safety issues related to the surgical setting and biomedical sciences will also be discussed.
STE 1001 Surgical Technology Skills Lab 4 Credits
Introduces hands-on skills in a mock operating room environment. This training will include the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative phases of surgery.
STE 1005 Pharmacology of Surgical Technology 2 Credits
This course discusses relevant knowledge as it pertains to surgical pharmacology theory, drugs, and aspects of anesthesia.
STE 1010 Surgical Procedures I 3 Credits
Reviews General, Obstetric/Gynocological and Urologic surgical procedures.
STE 1015 Surgical Procedures II 3 Credits
Reviews plastic, otorhinolaryngilogical, ophthalmologic and orthopedic surgical procedures.
STE 1020 Surgical Procedures III 3 Credits
Reviews cardiac, peripheral vascular, and neurologic surgical procedures. This course includes a review of the instruments, equipment and supplies utilized during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of these procedures.
STE 1081 Internship I 0-12 Credits
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.
STE 1082 Internship II 0-12 Credits
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.
STE 1083 Internship III 0-12 Credits
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.
STE 2068 Surgical Technical Seminar 2 Credits
Allows Surgical Technology students to learn techniques helpful in passing the required national certification exam for surgical technology from the Association for Surgical Technologists.