High School Course Guide

This course provides an in-depth introduction of the role and responsibilities of the surgical technologist, integral health care professional in the delivery of perioperative patient care and surgical services. Introduction to Surgical Technology includes characteristics of the profession, interpersonal relationships, information resources, and communication skills. The course correlates the impact of microbiology in relation to the practice of sterile technique and infection control in the operative setting. Students are introduced to medical terminology, disinfection, decontamination and sterilization, aseptic technique, scrubbing, gown and gloving, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Instructor consent required.

Taught at WITCC