Surgical Technology

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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]
ST 10B Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
81529 ST 10B E1 TBA-TBA TBA TBA Hoskins,Dave 8 20*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 10/21/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 Hours to be assigned. Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
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] [Effective Fall 2013: mat fee change $152.]
ST 110 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
81530 ST 110 301 08:00AM-10:30AM MTW 4418 Staff 18 34*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
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] [Effective Fall 2013: mat fee change $126.]
ST 120 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
81531 ST 120 301 11:00AM-01:50PM MTWTH 4418 Staff 18 25*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
Total Courses: 3 Total Sections: 3
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