Austin Community College

FY 2001 Course Descriptions

Surgical Technology


SRGT 1160 BEGINNING CLINICAL (1-0-4). A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Offered in Fall Semester. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: BIO 1714; HPRS 1206; BIO 1714; Admission into the Surgical Technology program. Corequisite: SRGT 1409. ( )

SRGT 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY: ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY (3-3-0). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Offered in Spring Semester. (SRG 2533)

SRGT 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY: VASCULAR SURGERY SPECIALTY (3-3-0). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Offered in Spring Semester. (SRG 2543)

SRGT 1405 INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (4-4-1). Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, and patient care concepts. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $24 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: BIO 1714 and HPRS 1206 and admission into the Surgical Technology program. ( )

SRGT 1409 FUNDAMENTALS OF ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE (4-3-4). In-depth coverage of aseptic technique principles and practices, infectious processed, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $20 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: HPRS 1206 and BIO 1714 and admission into the Surgical Technology program. Corequisite: SRGT 1405. ( )

SRGT 1441 SURGICAL PROCEDURES I (4-4-0). Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the general, OB/GYN, genitourinary, and orthopedic surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. Offered in Spring Semester. Prerequisites: SRGT 1405 and SRGT 1409. Corequisite: SRGT 1660. (SRG 2406)

SRGT 1442 SURGICAL PROCEDURES II (4-4-0). Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the thoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstructive, EENT, cardiac and neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. Offered in Summer Semester. Prerequisites: SRGT 1441 and SRGT 1660. Corequisite: SRGT 2660. (SRG 2506)

SRGT 1660 INTERMEDIATE CLINICAL (6-0-21). A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Offered in Spring Semester. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: SRGT 1405 and SRGT 1409. Corequisite: SRGT 1441. (SRG 2405)

SRGT 2660 ADVANCED CLINICAL (6-0-29). A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Offered in Summer Semester. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: SRGT 1441 and SRGT 1660. Corequisite: SRGT 1442. (SRG 2505)


Course Descriptions as of October 02, 2000 2:28pm
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