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  • SURG 101: Concepts in Surgical Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to theories and concepts in the role of a surgical technologist. This course covers professionalism, communication, computer technology in the operating room, biomedical science, biopsychosocial needs of the surgical patient, ethical/legal issues specific to the perioperative setting, patient, and work place safety. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 105 with a grade of C or higher. Pre/Co-requisite: BIOL 121 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: BIOL 221. Prerequisite:    ( BIOL 105 or AH 105 ) & BIOL 121 & BIOL 221 Corequisite:    BIOL 121, BIOL 221
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  • SURG 105: Pharmacology

    1.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces pharmacology for the surgical technologist. This course emphasizes pharmacologic principles in surgery, medications commonly utilized in the perioperative setting, and basic anesthesia concepts. Enrollment is restricted to students enrolled in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: MATH 055 (or MATH 051) or equivalent; BIOL 105 and 221 with grades of C or higher. Pre/Co-requisite: BIOL 122 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ((BIOL 105 or AH 105) AND BIOL 221 AND BIOL 122 AND (MATH 055, 051, 091, 103, 104, 110, 113, 114, 119, 121, 122, 125, 202, 203, 204, 220, 221, or 222)) Corequisite:    BIOL 122
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  • SURG 110: Introduction to Surgical Technology

    5.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the fundamentals of operating room techniques. This course emphasizes the principles and practices of asepsis and sterilization. Roles and responsibilities of the surgical technologist, and other surgical team members, are covered. Other topics include identification of common equipment, instruments and supplies; scrubbing; gowning; gloving; draping, and creating a sterile field. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 105, 122, 221, and SURG 101 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: SURG 105. Prerequisite:    ( BIOL 105 or AH 105 ) & BIOL 122 & BIOL 221 & SURG 101 & SURG 105 Corequisite:    SURG 105
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  • SURG 111: Surgical Procedures I

    5.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Develops the concepts learned in SURG 101, 105, and 110. This is a lecture/laboratory course that covers the theory and practice for general, endoscopic, gynecological, obstetrical, genitourinary, otorhinolarynogology, maxillofacial and plastic surgical procedures with an emphasis on the steps of the procedure and instrumentation used for these interventions. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: SURG 105 and 110 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: SURG 210. Prerequisite:    SURG 105 & SURG 110 & SURG 210 Corequisite:    SURG 210
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  • SURG 112: Surgical Procedures II

    5.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Expands the student's knowledge of surgical specialties and clinical practice. This lecture/laboratory course specifically addresses cardiovascular, thoracic, neurological, ophthalmic and orthopedic surgical procedures. Considerations for pediatric and geriatric procedures are also discussed. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: SURG 111 and 210 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: SURG 220. Prerequisite:    SURG 111 & SURG 210 & SURG 220 Corequisite:    SURG 220
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  • SURG 210: Surgical Clinical Externship I

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Develops the concepts learned in SURG 101, 105, and 110. Students are assigned to affiliated health care organizations where they practice skills related to surgical techniques and principles. In addition, they participate actively as members of the surgical team and develop the skills necessary to scrub during surgical procedures under supervision. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: SURG 105 and 110 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    SURG 105 & SURG 110
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  • SURG 220: Surgical Clinical Externship II

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Develops further clinical proficiency. Students are assigned to affiliated healthcare organizations where they practice skills related to surgical techniques and principles with the goal of scrubbing independently for common surgical procedures under supervision. They participate as members of the surgical team, building on the skills developed in SURG 111 and 210. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: SURG 111 and 210 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: SURG 112. Prerequisite:    SURG 111 & SURG 210 & SURG 112 Corequisite:    SURG 112
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  • SURG 230: Surgical Clinical Externship III

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Develops further clinical proficiency with progress into surgical specialties of cardiothoracic, ophthalmology and endoscopy. Students are assigned to affiliated healthcare organizations where they are exposed and participate in surgical specialties under supervision. This course prepares the student for entry-level independent practice and certificate as a surgical technologist. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: SURG 112 and 220 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    SURG 112 & SURG 220
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