Austin Community College

FY 2002 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. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: BIO 1714; HPRS 1206; BIO 1704; 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. (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. (SRG 2543)

SRGT 1405 INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (4-4-1). Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, and patient care concepts. Fee: $24 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: BIO 1714, BIO 1704, and HPRS 1206 and admission into the Surgical Technology program. Corequisite: SRGT 1409. ( )

SRGT 1409 FUNDAMENTALS OF ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE (4-3-4). In-depth coverage of aseptic technique principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. Fee: $20 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: HPRS 1206, BIO 1704, 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. 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. 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. 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. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: SRGT 1441 and SRGT 1660. Corequisite: SRGT 1442. (SRG 2505)


Course Descriptions as of September 24, 2001 11:27am
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