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Course Listings 2019-2020 374 SGT152 Lec 2 Credits Lec 1 Period / Lab 0 Credits Lab 3 Periods Advanced Surgical Instruments for Surgical Services Surgical specialty instrumentation care and assembly of instruments to include plastic, gynecologic, urologic, basic bone and joint, head and neck, neurosurgery, cardiovascular and thoracic, microscopic, endoscopes, stapling guns, and robotics procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HCS/SGT102. Cross-References: HCS152. SGT155 Lec + Lab 1 Credit 2 Periods Instrument Handling II Classification of specialized surgical instruments for surgical specialties including obstetric and gynecological procedures, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, plastic and reconstructive, ophthalmic, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurosurgery. Common and proper names for instruments in the surgical specialties. Specific uses, handling, and care for surgical instruments in the surgical specialties. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SGT135. SGT156 Lab 1 Credit 3 Periods Hospital Central Service Practicum for Surgical Technology Short-term supervised student observation and application for 40 hours of Central Service theory and laboratory skills. Exposure to limited compilation of case carts, building of instrument trays, distribution of supplies, sterilization and inventory. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HCS/SGT102 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: HCS/SGT152 or permission of Instructor. SGT165 Lec 4 Credits Lec 2 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 6 Periods Surgical Procedures I General surgery arena procedures. Pre-operative procedures to include patients' charts and consent forms. Common diagnostic procedures prior to surgery. Operating room admission procedures and interview, charting, and checklist. Purpose of the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). Impact of specific chronic illnesses on body functions. Issues pertaining to death and dying. Special considerations for the pediatric and geriatric patient. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SGT135. SGT180 Lec + Lab 1 Credit 3 Periods Pharmacology for Surgical Technology I Role of surgical technologist in safe handling of drugs according to operating room policies and procedures. Uses and classification of drugs. Federal and state pharmacy regulations applicable to the surgical patient. Complications and safety issues during topical, local anesthesia, antibiotic, diagnostic agent and hemostatic agent administration. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SGT135. SGT200 Lab 1 Credit 6 Periods Operating Room Practicum I Roles and responsibilities of operating room personnel focusing on the surgical technician under the direction of the clinical facility preceptor demonstrating the role of the surgical technologist and scope of practice and standard of recommendations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SGT165. SGT205 Lab 2 Credits 12 Periods Operating Room Practicum II Reinforcement and broadening of knowledge and skills of the surgical technologist required for pre-operative, intra- operative and post-operative care of the patient undergoing general surgery and specialties. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SGT200.