SRGT 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Surgical/Operating Room Technician (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1870. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technologist program and a minimum “C” grade or better in ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311, SCIT 1407, HPRS 1204 and HPRS 2231. Concurrent enrollment in, or a minimum “C” grade or better in SCIT 1408 and HPRS 2300. Concurrent enrollment in SRGT 1405 and 1409. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (10 Ext.)
SRGT 1167 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Surgical/Operating Room Technician (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1671. Prerequisite: Current R. N. licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, or graduate nurse pending NCLEX-RN examination. Current CPR certification. Acceptance into the Perioperative Nursing program. Concurrent enrollment in Perioperative Nursing-One (SRGT 1471). Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (10 Ext.)
SRGT 1201 Medical Terminology (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1270. Prerequisite: None. Study of basic structure of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, plurals, pronunciation, spelling, and the definitions of medical terms. Emphasis is on building a professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care field. May be taken as a continuing education course. (2 Lec.)
SRGT 1367 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Surgical/Operating Room Technician (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1070. Prerequisite: A minimum "C" grade or better in all prerequisite and previous semester support and Surgical Technology course work. Concurrent enrollment in, or a minimum "C" grade or better in HPRS 1202. Concurrent enrollment in SRGT 1441 and 1442. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (21 Ext.)
SRGT 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1870. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technologist program and a minimum “C” grade or better in ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311, SCIT 1407, HPRS 1204 and HPRS 2231. Concurrent enrollment in, or a minimum “C” grade or better in SCIT 1408 and HPRS 2300. Concurrent enrollment in SRGT 1409 and 1166. Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, and patient care concepts. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
SRGT 1409 Fundamentals of Aseptic Technique (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1870. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Surgical Technologist program and a minimum “C” grade or better in ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311, SCIT 1407, HPRS 1204 and HPRS 2231. Concurrent enrollment in, or a minimum “C” grade or better in SCIT 1408 and HPRS 2300. Concurrent enrollment in SRGT 1405 and 1166. In-depth coverage of aseptic technique principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
SRGT 1441 Surgical Procedures I (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1070. Prerequisite: A minimum “C” grade or better in all prerequisite and previous semester support and Surgical Technology course work. Concurrent enrollment in, or a minimum “C” grade or better in HPRS 1202. Concurrent enrollment in SRGT 1442 and 1367. Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the general, OB/GYN, genitourinary, and orthopedic surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. (4 Lec.)
SRGT 1442 Surgical Procedures II (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1070. Prerequisite: A minimum “C” grade or better in all prerequisite and previous semester support and Surgical Technology course work. Concurrent enrollment in, or a minimum “C” grade or better in HPRS 1202. Concurrent enrollment in SRGT 1441 and 1367. Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the thoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstructive, EENT, cardiac, and neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. (4 Lec.)
SRGT 1471 Perioperative Nursing I (4)
This is a local need course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1671. Prerequisite: Current R.N. licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, or graduate nurse pending NCLEX-RN examination. Current CPR certification. Acceptance into the Perioperative Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in Practicum (SRGT1167). Introduction of the registered nurse or new graduate nurse to the operating room environment. The intraoperative aspect of perioperative nursing is emphasized. The following are presented: basic principles of sterile technique, sterilization, preparation and care of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment; ethical/legal implications; surgical pharmacology; basic care and safety of the patient in the operating room. The scrub role is emphasized. (4 Lec.)
SRGT 2171 Surgical Technologist - Seminar (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1171. Prerequisite: A minimum "C" grade or better in all prerequisite and previous semester support and Surgical Technology course work. Concurrent enrollment in SRGT 2266. This course focuses on issues and special situations a student may face as a surgical technologist. Role transition from student to employee is incorporated. A capstone exam is included. (1 Lec.)
SRGT 2266 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Surgical/Operating Room Technician (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1670. Prerequisite: A minimum "C" grade or better in all prerequisite and previous semester support and Surgical Technology course work. Concurrent enrollment in SRGT 2171. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. An external experience capstone is included. (20 Ext.)
SRGT 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Surgical/Operating Room Technician (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1672. Prerequisite: A minimum "C" grade or better in Perioperative Nursing-One (SRGT 1471) and Practicum (SRGT 1167). Concurrent enrollment in Perioperative Nursing-Two (SRGT 2571). Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (24 Ext.)
SRGT 2571 Perioperative Nursing II (5)
This is a local need course number. Former course prefix/number SGTC 1672. Prerequisite: A minimum “C” grade or better in Perioperative Nursing- I (SRGT 1471) and Practicum (SRGT 1167). Concurrent enrollment in Practicum (SRGT 2366). Expansion of the principles and skills learned in Perioperative Nurse-One. Included are: specific patient preparations and care for given surgical procedures; wound healing; complications of anesthesia and surgery; and pre and post-operative visits. Selected surgical procedures will incorporate all human body systems. The circulating role is emphasized. (5 Lec.)
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
