Surgical Technology INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Macomb1 ( )

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1 Surgical Technology INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Macomb1 ( )

2 Surgical Technology PROGRAM OPTIONS CREDENTIAL TITLE REQUIRED NOTES Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology 72 Provides graduates entry level skills in surgical technology. Certificate Surgical TechnologySurgical Technologist Surgical Technology Central Processing Distribution Technician Enables the student to perform a variety of duties as well as provide technical support to the surgical team. Skill Specific Certificate 21 Provides students with the fundamental of central processing, supply and distribution of hospital instrumentation, supplies and equipment. CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT TITLE NAME PHONE E MAIL LOCATION Professor Elizabeth Ness nesse@macomb.edu Center Campus Program Description: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: View Selective Admission for detailed information. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology, and the Certificate in Surgical TechnologySurgical Technologist are Selective Admissions programs. The one semester Skill Specific Certificate in Surgical Technology Central Processing Distribution Technician is NOT a Selective Admissions program. The Surgical Technology program is set up in a clinical career ladder fashion providing students employment opportunities and career growth while continually working toward a degree in higher education. The first opportunity is the certificate in Central Processing Distribution Technician. The second opportunity for students accepted into the Surgical Technology program is the Certificate in Surgical Technology. The third opportunity for students accepted into the Surgical Technology program is the Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology program goal is to prepare competent Surgical Technology graduates with entry-level abilities in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behaviors) learning domains in surgical technology. These skills will prepare students for immediate access to the job market and provide a foundation for the baccalaureate degree in allied health or a related field. Professional preparation is developed through the use of both didactic and practice learning activities in the classroom, practice laboratories, and clinical experiences. Requirements & Specific Information: Students must achieve grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course) for all the Core and Arts and Sciences courses in this program. Students must have their Health History Form (physical examination), TB, Tdap, and Hepatitis Series/Titers on file in the Health & Human Services Department BEFORE starting the program. Students must show proof of health insurance and current American Heart Association health care Provider BLS certification, and have criminal background check and drug testing performed. Accreditation: The Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology and the Certificate In Surgical Technology Surgical Technologist, programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, , on recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120,

3 Career Opportunities: Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Surgical Technologist are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at Surgical Technology Central Processing Distribution Technician Skill Specific Certificate: Job titles such as Central Sterile Processing Technician are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at Surgical Technology Surgical Technologist Certificate: Job titles such as Surgical Technologist are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at Transfer Pathways: Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers. 8 Transfer Resource Guide ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 72 credit hours) CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE PRELIMINARY COURSES HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology* 3.0 Group I Course: ENGL 1180 ENGL 1210 Group II Course: BIOL 2400 BIOL 2730 AND BIOL 2710 Communications 1* Composition 1* General Microbiology* Pathogenic Microbiology* AND Human Physiological Anatomy* Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better BIOL1000 Proof of current American Heart Association (AHA) / BLS Health Provider Certification* SEMESTER 1 SURG 1050 Introduction to Surgical Technology 1 HHSC 1700, all with grade C or better SURG 1060 SURG 1051 SEMESTER 2 Orientation to Central Processing Distribution Technician 1 Central Processing Distribution Technician Clinical 1 Introduction to Surgical Patient Care Techniques HHSC 1700, all with grade C or better HHSC 1700, all with grade C or better HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and current proof of 3.0- SURG 1060, SURG 1060 SURG 1250,

4 CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE SURG 1200 Surgical Clinical 1 SURG 1250 Surgical Specialties 1 SEMESTER 3 Surgical Pharmacology SURG 1300 Surgical Clinical 2 SURG 1350 Surgical Specialties 2 SEMESTER 4 Group III Course: 1 PSYC 1010 Group IV Course: 1 PHIL 2100 HUMN 1700 Surgical Seminar HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and current proof of HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and current proof of and BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730; and BIOL 2710, HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and current proof of American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS program, and SURG 1250, and program, and SURG 1250, and program, and SURG 1250, and SURG 1250, SURG 1250 SURG 1350, SURG 1300, SURG 1300, SURG 1350 Introductory Psychology Introduction to Ethics Comparative Religions Group V Course 1 Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above CERTIFICATE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 65 credit hours) REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE ENGL 1180 ENGL 1210 PRELIMINARY COURSES Communications 1* Composition 1* Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better 3.0- BIOL 2710 Human Physiological Anatomy* 6.0 3

5 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE BIOL 2730 BIOL 2400 Pathogenic Microbiology* General Microbiology* BIOL 1000 HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology* 3.0 SURG 1050 SURG 1060 SURG 1051 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Introduction to Surgical Technology Orientation to Central Processing Distribution Technician Central Processing Distribution Technician Clinical Introduction to Surgical Patient Care Techniques SURG 1200 Surgical Clinical 1 SURG 1250 Surgical Specialties 1 SEMESTER 4 Surgical Pharmacology SURG 1300 Surgical Clinical 2 SURG 1350 Surgical Specialties 2 Surgical Seminar HHSC 1700, all with grade C or better HHSC 1700, all with grade C or better HHSC 1700, all with grade C or better HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and current proof of HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and current proof of HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and current proof of and BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730; and BIOL 2710, HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and current proof of American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS program, and SURG 1250, and program, and SURG 1250, and program, and SURG 1250, and SURG 1060, SURG 1060 SURG 1250, SURG 1250, SURG 1250 SURG 1350, SURG 1300, SURG 1300, SURG 1350 PHED course Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above Gainful Employment Disclosure: See page 21 for Gainful Employment Information 4

6 SKILL SPECIFIC CERTIFICATE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRAL PROCESSING DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 21 credit hours) REQUIREMENTS FOR SKILL SPECIFIC CERTIFICATE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRAL PROCESSING DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE BIOL 2400 BIOL 2730 General Microbiology Pathogenic Microbiology BIOL 1000 HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology 3.0 SURG 1050 Introduction to Surgical Technology SURG 1060, HHSC 1700, all with grade C or better 2.0 SURG 1060 Orientation to Central Processing Distribution Technician HHSC 1700, all with grade C or better Central Processing Distribution Technician Clinical HHSC 1700, all with grade C or better SURG 1060 Gainful Employment Disclosure: NOTES * Prerequisites/Corequisites needed to start the program See page 21 for Gainful Employment Information 1 Course may be taken any time prior to or during the program, including the summer semester; it must be completed prior to the completion of your program in order to graduate. Surgical Technology courses (SURG) must be taken in the sequence listed previously. Any course without the SURG prefix may be taken prior to its marked sequence but not after. A minimum of 18 credit hours of Arts & Sciences courses (Groups I V) are needed as well as a minimum of 71 total credit hours for the associate degree. It is strongly recommended that you work with a counselor, advisor or department coordinator to plan your schedule. 5

7 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree The Associate of Applied Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in an occupational specialty. Requirements Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb Minimum 62 semester hours of credit courses numbered 1000 or above, which include: A minimum 18 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 or above, as described in the Group Concentrations table; and A minimum of an additional 44 semester hours, including required career preparation and related courses as well as any electives required in the program. Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree A minimum of one course from each of the five Arts and Sciences groups must be selected. Electives and Arts and Sciences requirements must be satisfied by courses numbered 1000 or higher. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements are met by taking the required career courses and the Arts and Sciences courses. See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not count toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Contact a counselor or academic advisor if you need help in choosing the appropriate course. GROUP Arts and Sciences Group Concentration for Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements COURSES MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 18 SEMESTER I.A ENGL 1180 or ENGL Course I.B Other English Composition, Reading, or Speech See Note below II. III. IV. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Physics Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, Humanities, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts 1 Course 1 Course 1 Course V. Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 1 Course Note: If students take one course from each of Groups I.A, II, III, IV, and V, and still have taken less than the minimum of 18 semester hours of Arts and Sciences courses required for the AAS degree, they may elect additional hours from Groups I.B, II, III, IV, or V to satisfy minimum degree requirements. 6

8 Course Descriptions BIOL 2710 Human Physiological Anatomy 6.00 credit hours (formerly BIO 271) Students will NOT receive credit for both BIOL 2710 and BIOL This course is designed for students in Health and Human Services programs. It is an intensive lecture/laboratory course emphasizing the basic concepts and principles of human anatomy and physiology. BIOL 1000 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite to BIOL 2710 for those planning to transfer to a four year health science program. (7 contact hrs) BIOL 2730 Pathogenic Microbiology 0 credit hours (formerly BIO 273) This lecture/laboratory course is designed for students in Health and Human Services programs. An introduction to the study of medically significant microorganisms from groups such as the viruses, bacteria, and fungi, emphasizing their relationships to mankind, especially pertaining to disease production. (6 contact hrs) Center Campus. BIOL 2400 General Microbiology 0 credit hours Prerequisite: BIOL 1000 (formerly BIO 240) An introduction to the study of bacteria and other microorganisms emphasizing the interrelationships of their anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry to their roles in the living environment. Designed to meet the requirements of the science major and preprofessional student. (6 contact hrs) EAPP 1500 Integrated Skills & Preparatory Composition 5 0 credit hours Prerequisite: EAPP 1400 with grade C or better, or placement (formerly ESLL 1050) This advanced course provides a bridge from EAPP classes to English composition courses. It also prepares students for academic work in other college classes. Students will review grammatical structures and sentence structure with a focus on using a variety of sentence types. Students will write paragraphs, summaries, and essays using new structures and vocabulary. Students will continue to improve their academic vocabulary. Regular use of computer lab is also included. (5 contact hrs) ENGL 0050 Preparatory Composition 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Placement (formerly ENG 005) Extensive work with punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure. Designed as preparatory for successful work in freshman composition courses. (3 contact hrs) ENGL 1180 Communications 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better (formerly ENG 118) No credit after ENGL The focus of this course is college level expository and argumentative writing. This course places extensive emphasis on organization and development of essays along with the study of grammar and mechanics. This course develops competence in English sentence elements and skill in organizing, proofreading, and revising essays. Students who have completed ENGL 1210 successfully should NOT take ENGL Students will NOT receive credit for both. (4 contact hrs) ENGL 1210 Composition credit hours Prerequisite: Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better (formerly ENG 121) No credit after ENGL The focus of this course is the writing of expository and argumentative essays. This course emphasizes logical development of ideas and refinement of personal style. Students who have completed ENGL 1180 successfully should NOT take ENGL Students will NOT receive credit for both. (3 contact hrs) HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology 3.00 credit hours (formerly MAST 1700) This course is designed for those individuals who have a need for working knowledge of medical terminology in a variety of medical, paramedical, and medical office positions. Stress will be placed on medical terminology as it occurs in the body s many anatomical systems encompassing the structure of each anatomical system, common disease, anomalies, and surgeries. (3 contact hrs) 7

9 HUMN 1700 Comparative Religions 3.00 credit hours (formerly HUM 170) The course begins by exploring the dimensions and functions of religion in the lives of human beings. Then basic beliefs of a variety of eastern and western religions are surveyed and discussed, noting similarities and differences among these traditions. Field trips to a variety of religious services supplement classroom lecture and discussion. (3 contact hrs) PHIL 2100 Introduction to Ethics 3.00 credit hours (formerly PHI 210) A critical examination of the foundation of various ethical systems. Specific ethical problems are posed especially those which relate to the student s situation and possible solutions are discussed. Students will be challenged to define and defend their ethical position against alternative systems. (3 contact hrs) PSYC 1010 Introductory Psychology 0 credit hours (formerly PSY 101) Nature, scope, and methods of psychology as behavioral science, emphasizing development, biological foundation of behavior, sensation, and perception, learning, emotion, motivation, and personality. (4 contact hrs) SURG 1050 Introduction to Surgical Technology 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: HHSC 1700 with grade C or better Corequisite: SURG 1060, This course provides an introduction to the allied health profession of surgical technology. Students will learn about the history, professional associations related to, and the role and responsibilities of the surgical technologist. Additional topics include an introduction to the patient including the biopsychosocial needs of the patient, and death and dying. Ethical, moral and legal issues will be explored and examined. Students will learn about regulatory agencies, healthcare facilities, as well as departmental organization and management within the facilities. The physical environment of the operating room will be introduced, and students will learn about various emergency situations and all hazard preparation in the healthcare setting. (2 contact hrs) Center Campus. SURG 1051 Introduction to Surgical Patient Care Techniques 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730; and BIOL 2710, HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and current proof of American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS certification. Corequisite: SURG 1250, SURG 1051 introduces students to the environment of the operating room with an emphasis on patient safety and on the standards of care required for the surgical patient. This course includes pre surgical testing and basic and special diagnostic and laboratory studies performed to determine patient diagnosis. Students will be introduced to special equipment used in the operating room. Additional topics include preoperative preparation of the patient, transport, transfer, positioning, catheterization, routine skin preparation, and draping. Types of surgical incisions, exposure, hemostasis, wound closure techniques, sutures, needles, stapling devices, tissue replacement materials, wound management, factors influencing wound healing, dressings and drains will be identified. (2 contact hrs) Center Campus. SURG 1060 Orientation to Central Processing Distribution Technician 0 credit hours Prerequisite: HHSC 1700 with grade C or better Corequisite: This course introduces students to the central sterile processing department and role and responsibilities of the central processing distribution technician. Topics include infection control, decontamination, disinfection, assembly, inspection, and preparation and packaging of instruments and other items for sterilization. Students will also learn about the principles of sterile storage, distribution inventory control, and information technology. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus. 8

10 Central Processing Distribution Technician Clinical 0 credit hours Prerequisite: HHSC 1700 with grade C or better Corequisite: SURG 1060 In the lab and clinical setting, students are exposed to all areas of the central service department and actively participate as a member of the central service department. Students will perform cleaning, decontamination, processing (inspection, assembly, and packaging). Students will learn operation of sterilizer, and distribution of patient care supplies and equipment. This clinical meets three eight hour days per week. Students must provide their own transportation. (24 contact hrs per week for 16 wks) Center Campus. SURG 1200 Surgical Clinical 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730; and BIOL 2710, HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and proof of current American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS certification. Corequisite: SURG 1250, (formerly SRG 120) In this supervised lab and clinical course, students will learn, practice, and perform essential skills required in the surgical setting. Students will demonstrate preoperative operating room preparation, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, set up of the sterile field, and perform the functions of the surgical technologist in the sterile field using aseptic technique in the laboratory setting. Students perform in the role of the scrub and circulator on various surgical procedures. Upon successful completion of pre clinical competencies, students are assigned in the hospital setting three days a week to gain clinical experience and acquire course competencies. Students are responsible for their own health insurance and transportation. (24 contact hrs per week for 16 wks.) Center Campus. SURG 1250 Surgical Specialties 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730; and BIOL 2710, HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and proof of current American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS certification. Corequisite: (formerly SRG 125) This course is designed to focus on the perioperative care of surgical patients during endoscopic, general, robotic, obstetric and gynecologic, genitourinary, ophthalmic, otorhinolaryngology, oral, maxillofacial, plastic, and reconstructive procedures. Students will become familiar with the diagnostic exams, pathophysiology, procedural considerations, operative procedures and the instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for these specialties. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus. Surgical Pharmacology 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: and BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730; and BIOL 2710, HHSC 1700, SURG 1060, and ; and proof of current American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS certification. Corequisite: SURG 1250 (formerly SRG 126) This course introduces students to medications used in the operating room. An emphasis is placed on classification, administration, forms, methods, interactions, and desired effects of perioperative medications. This course also describes the surgical technologist s legal responsibilities. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. SURG 1300 Surgical Clinical 2 0 credit hours Prerequisite: program, and SURG 1250, and Corequisite: SURG 1350, (formerly SRG 130) This course further develops clinical skills of students in the perioperative environment. Students continue to increase intraoperative skills anticipating the surgeon s needs during surgery. Students perfect their role as first scrub person, second scrub, and assistant to the circulating person on various surgical procedures as students prepare for employment. This clinical meets three eight hour days per week. Students are responsible for their own transportation.(24 contact hrs per week for 16 wks) Center Campus. 9

11 SURG 1350 Surgical Specialties 2 0 credit hours Prerequisite: program, and SURG 1250, and Corequisite: SURG 1300, (formerly SRG 135) This course is a continuation of surgical specialties and is designed to focus on the perioperative care of surgical patients during orthopedic, peripheral vascular, neurosurgery, pediatric, geriatric, and emergency trauma surgery. Students will become familiar with the diagnostic exams, pathophysiology, procedural considerations, operative procedures, and instrumentation supplies, and equipment for these specialties. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus. Surgical Seminar 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: program, and SURG 1250, and Corequisite: SURG 1300, SURG 1350 (formerly SRG 136) This course includes preparation of the students for professional employment. Students will successfully complete a resume and develop skills in interviewing techniques. Students will further develop test taking skills to prepare to take the National Certification Examination utilizing techniques and exercises and practice in successful writing of a standardized exam. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. 10