ST 131 Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum II
Further develops the student’s practical skills by allowing them to function more independently as a surgical technologist in a working operating room. Students are always supervised by a qualified preceptor. Students are required to complete competencies and work a specified number of hours during the term in preparation to sit for the national certification exam.
Prerequisite
ST 213 Otorhinolaryngologic, Oromaxillofacial, Plastic, and Burn Surgery and
ST 130 Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum I both with a grade of C or better.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate progression in the first and second scrub role for surgical procedures with increased complexity. Provide surgical patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence. Demonstrate competence in surgical technologist duties, procedures and cases. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools/ devices.