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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (SRGT)
Course Descriptions 265
Division of Allied Health
HITT 1249.
Pharmacology. 2:2:0
Overview of the basic concepts of the
pharmacological treatment of various diseases affecting major body systems.
Prerequisite: None [Offered spring semester at Wharton; summer semester at
Richmond.] Type: Tech
HPRS 230l.
Pathophysiology. 3:3:0
Study of the pathology and general health
management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include
etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and
injuries. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 or VNSG 1420. [Offered
fall and spring.] Type: Tech
SRGT 1301.
Medical Terminology. 3:3:0
Study of the basic structure of medical words
including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, plurals, pronunciation,
spelling, and the definitions of medical terms. Emphasis is on building a
professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care
field. [Offered fall semester.] Type: Tech
SRGT 1405.
Introduction to Surgical Technology. 4:2:8
Orientation to surgical technology theory,
surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, and patient care concepts. [Offered fall
semester.] Type: Tech
SRGT 1409.
Fundamentals of Aseptic Technique. 4:2:8
In-depth coverage of perioperative concepts such
as aseptic/sterile principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance
of the sterile field. [Offered fall semester.] Type: Tech
SRGT 1541.
Surgical Procedures I. 5:3:2
Introduction to surgical procedures and related
pathologies. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the general,
obstetrics/gynecology, genitourinary, otorhinolarynology, and orthopedic surgical
specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for
perioperative patient care. Prerequisite: SRGT 1405
and SRGT 1409. [Offered spring
semester.] Type: Tech
SRGT 1542.
Surgical Procedures II. 5:3:2
Introduction to surgical procedures and related
pathologies. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to
the thoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstructive, ophthalmology, cardiac, and
neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and
supplies required for perioperative patient care. Prerequisite: SRGT 1341. [Offered
summer semester.] Type: Tech
266 WCJC 07-08
Catalog
SRGT 1560.
Clinical I—Surgical/Operating Room Technician. 5:0:28
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and
concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The guided
experiences will be unpaid. Prerequisite: SRGT 1405 and SRGT
1409. [Offered spring semester.] Type: Tech
SRGT 2130.
Professional Readiness. 1:1:0
Transition into the professional role of the
surgical technologist. Includes professional readiness for employment, attaining
certification, and maintaining certification status. Prerequisite: SGRT 1405
and SGRT 1409. [Offered summer semester.] Type: Tech
SRGT 2461.
Clinical II—Surgical/Operating Room Technician. 4:0:15
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and
concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The guided
experiences will be unpaid. Prerequisites: SRGT 1341 and SRGT 1560.
(Capstone Course) [Offered summer semester.] Type:Tech
VNSG 1115.
Disease Control and Prevention. 1:1:1
Study of the general principles of prevention of
illness and disease, basic microbiology, and the maintenance of aseptic
conditions. [Offered fall semester.] Type: Tech
VNSG 1420.
Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health. 4:3:2
Introduction to the normal structure and function
of the body including an understanding of the relationship of body systems in
maintaining homeostasis. [Offered fall semester.] Type: Tech
The Capstone Course SRGT 2461 is the culminating evaluative course that assesses
the outcome of the major. Students must complete this course with a grade of C
or better.
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