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Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. This program includes the education of all aspects of surgical technology including the role of second assistant & circulators.  The Surgical Technology Program is located in Grenada and Ridgeland with a Fall/August start date. 


SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Fundamentals of Surgical Technology SUT 1113
    SUT 1113 - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology (Co-requisites: All 1st semester courses) (Prerequisites: CPR-Health Care Provider). This is a basic introductory course including hospital and surgical suite organization and environment, history, legal responsibilities, terminology, interpersonal relationships, and biomedical sciences. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Principles of Surgical Technique SUT 1217
    SUT 1217 - Principles of Surgical Technique (Co-requisites: All 1st semester courses). This course is a comprehensive study of aseptic technique, safe patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and surgical techniques. Three hours lecture. Eight hours laboratory. Seven hours credit.
  • Surgical Microbiology SUT 1413
    SUT 1413 - Surgical Microbiology (Co-requisites: All 1st semester courses). This is an introduction to pathogenic microorganisms related to surgery and their effect on wound healing and infection. It includes principles of sterilization and disinfection. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Surgical Microbiology SUT 1413
    SUT 1413 - Surgical Microbiology (Co-requisites: All 1st semester courses). This is an introduction to pathogenic microorganisms related to surgery and their effect on wound healing and infection. It includes principles of sterilization and disinfection. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Surgical Microbiology SUT 1413
    SUT 1413 - Surgical Microbiology (Co-requisites: All 1st semester courses). This is an introduction to pathogenic microorganisms related to surgery and their effect on wound healing and infection. It includes principles of sterilization and disinfection. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 19 Hours
Second Semester
  • Basic and Related Surgical Procedures SUT 1518
    SUT 1518 - Basic and Related Surgical Procedures (Prerequisites: All 1st semester courses & CPR-Health Care Provider). This course includes instruction in regional anatomy, pathology, instrumentation, surgical techniques, and safe patient care in general surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, and genitourinary. It requires clinical experience in area hospital surgical suites and related departments. Four hours lecture. Twelve hours clinical. Eight hours credit.
  • Specialized Surgical Procedures SUT 1528
    SUT 1528 - Specialized Surgical Procedures (Prerequisites: All 1st semester courses & CPR-Health Care Provider). This course includes instruction in regional anatomy, pathology, instrumentation, techniques, and safe patient care in surgical specialty areas of ear, nose, and throat; eye; oral & maxillofacial surgery, orthopedics, and plastics. This course requires clinical experience in area hospital surgical suites and related departments. Four hours lecture. Twelve hours clinical. Eight hours credit.
  • Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
    SSP 1002 – Smart Start Pathway. Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys® assessment in Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy which allows students to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables students to demonstrate they have these skills. Upon completion of this assessment, students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness.
Total 18 Hours
Third Semester
  • Advanced Surgical Procedures SUT 1539
    SUT 1539 - Advanced Surgical Procedures (Prerequisites: All 2nd semester courses & CPR-Health Care Provider). This course includes instruction in regional anatomy, pathology, instrumentation, techniques, and safe patient care in surgical specialty areas of neurosurgery, thoracic, peripheral vascular, cardiovascular surgery, employability skills, and all-hazards preparation. This course requires clinical experience in area hospital surgical suites and related departments and a comprehensive final examination. Four hours lecture. Fifteen hours clinical. Nine hours credit.
  • Work-Based Learning I WBL 1912
    WBL 1912 - Work-Based Learning I. Work-Based Learning offers supervised work experience for Career Technical majors in which the student, Work-Based Learning Coordinator/Instructor, and worksite supervisor/mentor develop and implement a business/education training agreement. Work-Based Learning is designed to integrate the student's academic and technical skills into a work environment. Six semesters of Work-Based Learning are offered with 1-3 semester hours credit available per semester and summer sessions. Credit is awarded based on the following chart: 45 clock hours at work per semester = 1 hour credit 90 clock hours at work per semester = 2 hours credit 135 clock hours at work per semester = 3 hours credit A maximum of six hours of WBL credits may be substituted for technical courses (required or elective) upon the approval of the student's advisor, the campus Career Technical Director, and the Career Technical Vice President.
Total 11 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
Second Semester
    Total 0 Hours

    Must have successfully completed the following courses before program start date: BIO 2514 Anatomy & Physiology, BIO 2524 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 1113 English Composition I, PSY 1513 General Psychology or SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology 

    An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.

    Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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