ST 115 - Introduction to Surgical Services

This course provides a broad study of the operative environment, professional roles, moral/legal/ethical responsibilities and medical communications used in surgical technology. Overview of the roles and responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the operating room and team. Discussion and learning around the patient center care and Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs. Understanding the connection of all departments within the healthcare facility, and the professionalism required to maintain a surgical services department to include the roles and connection with the sterile processing department. Aseptic technique and concepts around what surgical consciousness is and how it is applied in this patient center healthcare job. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 30/0/0/30 Prerequisite: HC 101 Medical Terminology Corequisite: None.