Introduction to Surgical Technology (ST 102)

Term: Online Only

Faculty

Dani Hersrud
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Surgical Technology Program Co-Director

Office: (605) 718-2934

Student Hours: No regular hours during the summer. In-person meetings by appointment only.

Krista Hagemann
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Surgical Technology Program Co-Director

Office Hours

  • Tuesday/Thursday: 9:00am - 11:30am
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Description

This course is an introduction to concepts and practices of surgical technology. It encompasses the role of the surgical technologist, a basic history of surgery, the surgical patient, medical-legal issues, safety, infection control, disinfection and sterilization, and concepts of wound closure and wound healing.