Surgical Technology
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ST 10A
CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
4.5 Units
Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduces basic functions of a Central Service Department and includes microbiology, aseptic technique, disinfecting equipment, decontamination and sterilization as well as wrapping and packaging of surgical instruments. Provides a review of body systems and identification of instruments used in surgery. Emphasizes medical terminology, safety precautions, risk management, regulations, inventory management, ethical responsibilities, and communication skills. [D]
| Cls No. | Crs/Sect No. | Time | Days | Room | Instructor | #Weeks | #Seats |
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| 74784 | ST 10A 350 | 06:00PM-09:50PM | TTH | 4418 | Hoskins,Dave | 8 | 0* |
| 08:00AM-12:15PM | S | 4416 | |||||
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HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, SATURDAY
Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 10/13/2012
*Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
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ST 10B
CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
3.5 Units
Grade only. [Prerequisite: ST 10A or equivalent.] Provides laboratory experience to support the initial theory course for the Central Service Technology (CST) certificate program. Emphaszes training in aseptic technique, cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization in the hopsital setting. Includes the practice of wrapping, packing, and inspecting surgical instruments. [D]
| Cls No. | Crs/Sect No. | Time | Days | Room | Instructor | #Weeks | #Seats |
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| 74785 | ST 10B E1 | TBA-TBA | MTWTHFS | HOSP | Hoskins,Dave | 8 | 1* |
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EXTENSION SITE - DAY
Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012
Hours to be assigned. Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available.
*Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
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ST 110
INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
8 Units
Fee: $100. Grade only. [Prerequisite: BIOL 190 or BIOL 260 or equivalent; and MEDOP 230 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program. Corequisite: ST 120.] Introduces operating room nursing, aseptic techniques, disinfection, sterilization, instruments, and equipment. Includes supplies needed for general, gynecologic, thoracic, cardiovascular, and orthopedic surgery. Emphasizes moral, ethical, legal responsibilities, basics of patient care, communication, professional behavior, stress management, and medications used in the surgical process. (Same as ORN 110). [D; CSU]
| Cls No. | Crs/Sect No. | Time | Days | Room | Instructor | #Weeks | #Seats |
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| 74786 | ST 110 301 | 08:00AM-10:30AM | MTW | 4418 | Dunkley,Vernell | 18 | 18* |
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HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY
Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012
Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available.
*Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
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ST 120
SURGICAL LABORATORY
4 Units
Pass/No Pass only. [Corequisite: ST 110.] Provides laboratory practice in basic surgical technique, asepsis, instrumentation, and surgical procedures in the major specialties. Includes a simulated operating room, and operating room scenarios. (Same as ORN 120.) [D; CSU]
| Cls No. | Crs/Sect No. | Time | Days | Room | Instructor | #Weeks | #Seats |
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| 74787 | ST 120 01 | 11:00AM-01:50PM | MTW | 4416 | Dunkley,Vernell | 18 | 9* |
| 08:00AM-10:50AM | TH | 4416 | Du,Lisa | ||||
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OTAY MESA CENTER - DAY
Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012
*Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
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Total Courses: 4 Total Sections: 4