Principles & Practices of SurgicalTechnology I (ST 131)
Term: Online Only
Surgical Technology Instructor
Office: (605) 718-2934
Student Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:30 am
HHS Suite, office W131C
Lab Hours: Fridays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Surgical Technology Lab, W134D
Student 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. PREREQUISITES: HC 114, HC 213, ST 102, and ST 111.