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.
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.