ST 131 01 DD - Principles & Practices of SurgicalTechnology I

Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology I (ST 131)

Term: 2025-2026 Spring

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.

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM (1/12/2026 - 5/15/2026) Location: MAIN W 134D

Description

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Students will apply techniques and concepts mastered in the first semester. Students will continue to learn surgical instrumentation, basic instrument setups, patient draping, safe handing/handling of surgical instrumentation, sharps, medications, and the proper performance of surgical counts. Students will also participate and demonstrate competence in a variety of simulated procedure-based scenarios and interventions in the lab performing both the scrub and circulator role.