2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    May 03, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

STE 100 - Fundamentals-Surgical Technology

Credits: 6
This course introduces the fundamental principles and practices of surgical technology, including an orientation to the profession and a review of legal and ethical issues. Topics about patient needs, special patient populations, the physical environment, and safety issues related to the surgical setting and biomedical sciences will also be discussed. Differential tuition rates apply. Students must have all necessary vaccinations, complete a background check and drug screen, and be accepted into the Surgical Technology program.Six credits.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 204, ENG 121, HPR 178, MAT 107, & PSY 235 all with grades of “C” or better.
Corequisite(s): STE 101 & STE 105