STS 0820

Surgical Technology II (9)

Vocational hours: 270

Prerequisite: STS 0810

Classification: PSAV

Satisfactory clinical evaluation in STS 0810, current CPR/BLS certification and OSHA/AIDS/Bloodborne Pathogens/TB/Infection Control and Biohazardous Waste Certificate are required. This course focuses on continuance of surgical theory of endoscopic procedures, MIS or MAS. Basic concepts of physics, electricity and robotic surgery are introduced. It provides study of special problems which coordinate with the individual needs of students during clinical practice, trauma, death and dying, transplant, procurement, case studies, and preparation to write the National Certification Examination. Clinical supervised practice is an integral part of this course. Students will be able to demonstrate competent, entry-level clinical skills for employment. After successful completion of the program, a student will demonstrate an occupational completion point of Surgical Technologist.