Austin Community College

FY 99 Course Descriptions

Surgical Technology

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SRG 1303 INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (3-3-0). Designed as an introductory course that includes the history and legal aspects of surgery and patient care, the surgical environment and related safety features, the principles of aseptic technique, and an overview of modern surgery.

SRG 1307 PRINCIPLES OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (7-5-5). Focuses on the fundamentals of surgical techniques and procedures, including aseptic technique, sterilization and disinfection, instrumentation, sutures and needles, and surgical supplies and equipment. Corequisite: SRG 1313. Fee: $24 Skills: P Prerequisites: Admission to the Surgical Technology program.

SRG 1313 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM (3-1-9). Introduces the student to the hospital in general and the surgical area in particular through practical experience. Emphasis is given to the application of basic skills in surgical technology. Co-requisite: SRG 1307. Fee: $20 Skills: P

SRG 2405 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II (5-1-19). Continued application of lecture and laboratory material to the clinical setting. Co-requisite: SRG 2406.

SRG 2406 SURGICAL PROCEDURES I (6-6-0). Designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of pathophysiology, regional anatomy, and surgical procedures related to General, Gynecologic, genitourinary, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery. Corequisite: SRG 2405. Prerequisites: SRG 1313.

SRG 2505 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III (5-1-19). Continued application of lecture and laboratory material to the clinical setting. Co-requisite: SRG 2506.

SRG 2506 SURGICAL PROCEDURES II (6-6-0). Designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of pathophysiology, regional anatomy, and surgical procedures related to orthopedic, cardiovascular, ENT, and plastic surgery. Corequisite: SRG 2505. Prerequisites: SRG 2406.

SRG 2513 SURGICAL PATHOLOGY (3-3-0). Designed as an in-depth study of human pathophysiology for allied health students, practicing allied health professionals, and nurses. The course focuses on genetic, embryologic, environmental, and other cellular causes of disease, especially those requiring surgical intervention. Permission for registration required from the Department of Surgical Technology.

SRG 2523 NEUROSURGERY (3-3-0). Designed as an in-depth study of neurological pathology and surgical intervention for allied health students, practicing allied health professionals, and nurses. The course focuses on traumatic, neoplastic, vascular, and congenital neurological pathology and the specific surgical interventions required. Permission for registration required from the Department of Surgical Technology.

SRG 2533 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY (3-3-0). Designed as an in-depth study of orthopedic pathology and surgical intervention for allied health students, practicing allied health professionals, and nurses. The course focuses on traumatic, neoplastic, and congenital orthopedic pathology and the specific surgical interventions required. Permission for registration required from the Department of Surgical Technology.

SRG 2543 CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY (3-3-0). Designed as an in-depth study of cardiovascular pathology and surgical intervention for allied health students, practicing allied health professionals, and nurses. The course focuses on congenital and developmental vascular and cardiac pathology and the specific surgical interventions required. Permission for registration required from the Department of Surgical Technology.


Course Descriptions as of February 02, 1999 4:28pm
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