This online course is designed to help students utilize knowledge related to anatomy and pathophysiology, endoscopic surgical procedures and open procedures in the following specialties: Obstetric and Gynecological (OB/GYN), genitourinary, orthopedic, otorhinolaryngologic, ophthalmic and general as defined by the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th edition. The students will also learn basic concepts related to robotics as they apply to surgical technology. 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.
Prerequisites
Admission to Surgical Technology program.