For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Surgical Technology program is to provide competent, entry-level surgical technologists.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of general surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role including surgical incisions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of gynecological and obstetrical surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role.
- Demonstrate an understanding of ophthalmic, minimally invasive, and robotics surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role.
- Demonstrate an understanding of ear, nose and throat surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role.
- Demonstrate an understanding of plastic and reconstructive surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role.
- Demonstrate an understanding of genitourinary surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role.
- Demonstrate an understanding of orthopedic surgery as it applies to the surgical technologist'�s role.
- General surgery
- Obstetric and gynecologic procedures
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Otorhinolaryngologic surgery
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Genitourinary surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
reading and writing assignments; online discussions; online learning activities/games; quizzes and exams.
- The course will be delivered to students in a web-based learning platform in an online interactive format.
- Students will be able to read and interact with course material online, ask questions of the instructor via electronic communication, and complete assignments and exams via the web-based learning platform.
- Learning opportunities will be presented in a variety of ways:
- Textbooks
- Audiovisual media
- Internet video subscriptions with ST specific content
- Discussion threads, emails, and handouts
SCCC outcome 1 will be assessed through discussion threads, writing assignments, and exams.
SCCC outcome 2 will be assessed through discussion threads and writing assignments.
SCCC outcome 5 will be assessed through discussion threads, writing assignments, and exams.
SCCC outcome 6 will be assessed through discussion threads, writing assignments, and exams.
SCCC Policy
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.