ST 230 Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum I

Introduces practical surgical technologist experience while supervised by a qualified preceptor. Students are able to use the skills they have acquired to function as the surgical technologist in a working operating room. 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.

Credits

Prerequisite

ST 210 General and Plastic Surgery, ST 211 Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Genitourinary Surgery, and ST 212 Orthopedic Surgery all with a grade of C or better.

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Demonstrate competence in the correct application of the principles of aseptic and sterile techniques. Demonstrate competence in surgical technologist duties, procedures and cases. Demonstrate surgical patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools/ devices.