SURT - 1100 Introduction to Surgical Technology

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program
Co-requisite(s): SURT - 1030 and 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 program accreditation.

Credits: 4
Lecture Classroom Hours: 60