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Second Year
Spring Semester
*SRGT 1541 Surgical Procedures I .........................................................................4 3 0 112 5
*SRGT 1461 Clinical-Surgical Technology..............................................................0 0 24 384 4
+ENGL 1301 Composition .......................................................................................3 0 0 48 3
+BCIS 1305 Business Computer Information Systems OR
**ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers .............................................................3 2 0 80 3-4
Total Hours: ........................................................................................................ 10 5 24 624 14-16
Summer I & Summer II combined
*SRGT 1542 Surgical Procedures II ........................................................................5 0 0 80 5
*SRGT 2130 Professional Readiness .......................................................................1 0 0 16 1
*SRGT 1462 Clinical-Surgical Technology..............................................................0 0 24 384 4
Total Hours: ........................................................................................................ 6 0 24 480 10
Grand Total: ................................................................................... 2,048 Contact, 57-58 Semester Hours
* WECM courses + General education courses ** Course must have been complete within the last 5 years
Surgical Technology courses (SRGT):
Credit:Lec:Lab:Contact
1305 Medical Terminology ....................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0:48
Study of the basic structure of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, plurals,
pronunciation, spelling, and the definitions of medical terms. Emphasis on building a professional vocabulary for
practice within allied health care professions.
1360 Clinical – Surgical Technology ...................................................................................................................... 3:0:16:256
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.
Mandatory Co-requisite: SRGT 1505 and SRGT 1509
1461 Clinical – Surgical Technology ..................................................................................................................... 4:0:24:384
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.
Prerequisites: SRGT 1505, SRGT 1509 and SRGT 1360
Mandatory Co-requisite: SRGT 1541
1462 Clinical – Surgical Technology ...................................................................................................................... 4:0:24:384
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.
Mandatory Co-requisite: SRGT 1542
1505 Introduction to Surgical Technology .............................................................................................................. 5:4:4:128
Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, technological sciences and patient
care concepts.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, NURA 1301 and NURA 1160
Mandatory Co-requisites: SRGT 1360 and SRGT 1509
1509 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques............................................................................. 5:4:4:128
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.
1541 Surgical Procedures I ..................................................................................................................................... 5:4:3:112
Introduction to surgical procedures and related pathologies. Emphasis is on surgical procedures related to general,
obstetrics/gynecology, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology and orthopedic surgical specialties incorporating
instruments, equipment and supplies required for perioperative patient care.
Prerequisites: SRGT 1505, SRGT 1509 and SRGT 1360
Mandatory Co-requisite: SRGT 1461
1542 Surgical Procedures II ..................................................................................................................................... 5:5:0:80
Introduction to surgical procedures and related pathologies. Emphasis is on surgical procedures related to thoracic,
peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstructive, ophthalmology, cardiac and neurological surgical specialties incorporating
instruments, equipment and supplies required for perioperative patient care.
Prerequisites: SRGT 1505, SRGT 1509 and SRGT 1541
2130 Professional Readiness .................................................................................................................................... 1:1:0:16
Transition into the professional role of the surgical technologist. Includes professional readiness for employment,
attaining certification and maintaining certification status. A capstone experience may be included.