2021-2022 Course Catalog

SURGT 138 Basic Surgical Technology Clinical I

requires students to demonstrate theoretical and laboratory knowledge in the clinical setting. Under the supervision of RCC faculty, students begin experiences in the scrub role. Demonstrating safe practice, students begin scrubbing in basic surgical cases in the second assistant scrub role and then the first scrub role. Clinical experiences include Family Maternity Services, surgical centers, and hospital operating room. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees (credit hours 3.0, lab hours 9.0).

Credits

3.0

Prerequisite

completion of SURGT 120, SURGT 125, and SURGT 128; concurrent enrollment in or completion of SURGT 130 and SURGT 135 [grade of 'C' or higher]

Division and Department

Health Professions / Surgical Technology