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The following supersedes the information found in the 2025-26 WNCC College Catalog (on page 468 and 469 of the pdf) for the following course descriptions: SURT-1030 Surgical Procedures I, and SURT-1100 Introduction to Surgical Technology. It is effective immediately.
SURT-1030 Surgical Procedures I
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program
Co-requisite(s): SURT-1100 & SURT-1100L
This course encompasses instruction in specific surgical specialties including general, gynecologic and obstetric, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology and neck surgeries. Students gain knowledge relative to anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, diagnostic tests, equipment, instruments, supplies, surgical procedures and interventions, and surgical patient care concepts in the pre-, intra-, and postoperative phases of care relative to the practice of Surgical Technology. Course content is delivered in accordance with the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology 7th edition as required for programmatic accreditation.
Credits: 4
Lecture Classroom Hours: 60
SURT-1100 Introduction to Surgical Technology
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program
Co-requisite(s): SURT-1030 & SURT-1100L
This course introduces the profession of surgical technology and its global role in healthcare in a didactic setting. Focus is placed upon a wide range of profession-related subject matter and encompasses principles of asepsis and surgical conscience; patient population considerations; medical-legal, ethical, and professional issues; risk management; biomedical sciences; infection control and disease prevention; healthcare organizations; surgical case management; decontamination, disinfection and sterilization; minimally invasive surgery, robotics and interventional radiology. Course content is delivered in accordance with the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology 7th edition as required for programmatic accreditation.
Credits: 4
Lecture Classroom Hours: 60
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