Aug 06, 2026  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

STS 2944L - Surgical Clinic I



Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Surgical Services program and completion of the program’s semester one and two core courses with a C or better. 
Corequisite(s): None
The first of two clinical courses. Preparation for preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative surgical procedure experiences. Includes experiences in the role of the scrub, assistant circulator, and second assistant. Performance evaluation includes surgical techniques, sterile technique, medication administration, prevention of wrong site surgery, prevention of foreign body retention, safe work practices, work ethics, professional ethics, legal requirements, reporting, documentation, and efficiency in the work arena. The student will gain hands-on experience in the application of surgical techniques under the supervision of the preceptor and surgeon for the case.
Semester Hours: 4 credit hours
Semester Offered: Fall
Fees: None
Course Designations: AS only