SUR* 250 - Advanced Seminar for Surgical Technologist

3 credits

Includes effective career-seeking skills, interviewing techniques, resume preparation, role of the circulating surgical technologist, professional membership, and certification. Advanced skills such as vital sign monitoring, urinary catherterization, and surgical skin preparation are also introduced. A review of legal, ethical, and risk management is included. This course reviews the objectives of the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technologist. Will prepare students to pass the certification of surgical technologists that is often required for employment as a surgical technolgist. During this course, students register for membership in AST and apply to take the certification exam. Lecture Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CSA* 105, ENG* 101, HIM* 101, MAT* 109 all with a grade of C or higher; BIO* 115, SUR* 109, SUR* 110, SUR* 111, SUR* 211, SUR* 213 and SUR* 215 with a grade of C+ or higher and ENG* 102 or ENG* 202, PSY* 111 Corequisite(s): SUR* 212, SUR* 214, and an Aesthetic Dimension elective.