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2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

STS 1302 - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology



Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Surgical Services program
Corequisite(s): None
An introduction to surgery and the professional roles and responsibilities of the surgical team members. A focus on the surgical technologist in various healthcare settings. Instructional content includes an introduction to surgical technology science, health care delivery system, communication, legal and ethical issues, concepts of wellness and disease, infection control, and procedural and occupational safety. Course discussion will include the design of the operating room, traffic patterns, physical components, and environmental safety.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: Spring
Fees: None
Course Designations: AS only