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]
ST 10A Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74784 ST 10A 350 06:00PM-09:50PM TTH 4418 Hoskins,Dave 8 0*
    08:00AM-12:15PM S 4416      
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
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]
ST 110 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74786 ST 110 301 08:00AM-10:30AM MTW 4418 Dunkley,Vernell 18 18*
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
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]
ST 120 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74787 ST 120 01 11:00AM-01:50PM MTW 4416 Dunkley,Vernell 18 9*
    08:00AM-10:50AM TH 4416 Du,Lisa    
OTAY MESA CENTER - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
Total Courses: 3 Total Sections: 3
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