Austin Community College

FY 2006 Course Descriptions

Surgical Technology

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SRGT 1144 TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (1-1-0). In-depth coverage of specialized surgical modalities. Areas covered include endoscopy, microsurgery, therapeutic surgical energies, and other integrated science technologies. Skills: P Prerequisites: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206, and BIOL 2420. ( ) Course Type: W

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: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: BIOL 2404; HPRS 1206; BIOL 2420; Admission into the Surgical Technology program. Corequisite: SRGT 1509. ( ) Course Type: W

SRGT 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SURGICAL/OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN (3-3-0).
Orthopedic Specialty--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.

Cardiovascular Specialty--This course is designed as an in-depth study of cardiovascular and vascular anatomy, pathology and pathophysiological changes, medical management, surgical management, rehabilitation and long-term effects of cardiovascular disease processes.

Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

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. Skills: P Prerequisites: SRGT 1505 and SRGT 1509. Corequisite: SRGT 1660. ( ) Course Type: W

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. Skills: P Prerequisites: SRGT 1441 and SRGT 1660. Corequisite: SRGT 2660. ( ) Course Type: W

SRGT 1505 INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (5-4-3). Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, technological sciences, and patient care concepts. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: BIOL 2404, BIOL 2420, and HPRS 1206 and admission into the Surgical Technology program. Corequisite: SRGT 1509. ( ) Course Type: W

SRGT 1509 FUNDAMENTALS OF PERIOPERATIVE CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES (5-3-8). In-depth coverage of perioperative concepts such as aseptic principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. Fee: $20 Insurance: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: HPRS 1206, BIOL 2420, and BIOL 2404 and admission into the Surgical Technology program. Corequisite: SRGT 1505. ( ) Course Type: W

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: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: SRGT 1505 and SRGT 1509. Corequisite: SRGT 1441. ( ) Course Type: W

SRGT 2660 ADVANCED 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: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: SRGT 1441 and SRGT 1660. Corequisite: SRGT 1442. ( ) Course Type: W

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Course Descriptions as of February 20, 2007 09:00am
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