Provide a safe , ef�cient , and supportive environment for the patient . Prepare the patient , operating room , and surgical team for the preoperative phase . Perform intraoperative case management in the scrub role . Perform postoperative case management . Function as an ethical , legal , and professional member of the healthcare team as determined by governing bodies .
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ... focuses on the component parts of medical terms : pre�xes , suf�xes , and root words . Students practice formation , analysis and reconstruction of terms . Emphasis on spelling , de�nition and pronunciation . Introduction to operative , diagnostic , therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems , as well as systemic and surgical terminology . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
31-509-302 HUMAN BODY IN HEALTH & DISEASE ... students learn to recognize human body structure and function in health and disease states . Students explore the causes , signs , and symptoms of diseases of the major body systems as well as the diagnostic procedures , usual treatment , prognosis , and prevention of diseases commonly diagnosed and treated in the medical of�ce setting .( Prerequisite / Corequisite : 10-501-101 , Medical Terminology ). Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
31-512-326 ST : INFECTION CONTROL ... covers the structure , general classi�cation , reproduction and transmission of microorganisms . Emphasis will be placed on the practice of sterile technique and its impact on infection control in the health care setting .
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , con�ict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
31-512-327 ST : INTRODUCTION ... provides the foundational knowledge of disinfection , sterilization , infection control , and asepsis . Legal and ethical issues encountered in the healthcare environment are explored . Simulated laboratory practice enables the learner to develop beginning technical skills . ( Prerequisites : 31-509-302 , Human Body in Health & Disease ; 10-501-101 , Medical Terminology ; Accepted into the Surgical Technologist Program ; Corequisite : 31-512-326 , ST : Infection Control ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-512-328 ST : FUNDAMENTALS 1 ... includes the basic clinical skills needed by the Surgical Technologist in the scrub role . Learners develop skills in identifying basic instrumentation , supplies , drains , catheters , dressings and sponges . Includes practice experience in creating a sterile �eld , draping , passing instruments and supplies , performing counts and preparing supplies . ( Prerequisites : 31-509-302 , Human Body in Health & Disease ; 10-501-101 , Medical Terminology ; 31-512-326 , ST : Infection Control ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-512-329 ST : FUNDAMENTALS 2 ... builds upon and reinforces the role of the Surgical Technologist as a member of the operating room team . Discusses care of the patient before , during and after surgery with emphasis on surgical wounds , wound closure material , and vital signs . Includes lecture and lab experiences . ( Corequisites : 31-512-327 , ST : Introduction ; 31-512-328 , ST : Fundamentals 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-512-330 ST : CLINICAL 1 ... apply basic surgical theories , principles , and procedural techniques in the operating room . Students begin to function as team members under the guidance of the instructor and authorized clinical personnel . ( Corequisites : 31-512-327 , ST : Intro to Surg Tech ; 31-512-328 , ST : Fundamentals 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-512-340 ST : BRIDGE TO CLINICAL 2 ... further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures . ( Corequisite : 31-512-330 , ST : Clinical 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-512-331 ST : SURGICAL PROCEDURES ... provides the foundational knowledge of surgical core and specialty procedures . Examines pathophysiology , diagnostic interventions , and surgical interventions for a variety of surgical procedures . Incorporates integration of basic health sciences and technical knowledge to complete a plan of action for a surgical procedure . ( Prerequisites : 31-512-329 , ST : Fundamentals 2 ; 31-512-330 , ST : Clinical 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Spring
31-512-332 ST : CLINICAL 2 ... further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures . ( Prerequisites : 31-512-329 , ST : Fundamentals 2 ; 31-512-330 , ST : Clinical 1 ; Corequisites : 31-512-331 , ST : Surgical Procedures ; 31-512-339 , ST : Bridge to Clinical 2 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Spring
31-512-334 ST : CLINICAL 3 ... enhances the student ' s technical experience and employee skills . Serves as a transition between student and employee . Application of advanced skills for the entry-level surgical technologist in the clinical setting . ( Corequisites : 31-512-332 , ST : Clinical 2 ; 31-512-331 , ST : Surgical Procedures ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Spring
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