SRGT 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Surgical Technology/Technologist (1)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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 Technology/Technologist (1)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Current CPR certification. Acceptance into the Perioperative Nursing program. Concurrent enrollment in Perioperative Nursing I (SRGT 1340). Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. 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. 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 1340 Perioperative Nursing I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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 (SRGT 1167). Introduction of the registered nurse or new graduate nurse to the operating room environment. The intraoperative aspect of perioperative nursing is emphasized. Included are basic principles of sterile technique, sterilization, preparation, care and use of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment; ethical/legal implications; surgical pharmacology and anesthetic agents; basic care and safety of the patient in the operating room. The scrub role is emphasized. (3 Lec.)
SRGT 1343 Perioperative Nursing II (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: A minimum "C" grade or better in Perioperative Nursing I (SRGT 1340) and Practicum (SRGT 1167). Concurrent enrollment in Practicum (SRGT 2366). Expansion of the principles and skills learned in Perioperative Nursing I. Included are specific patient preparations and care for given surgical procedures; wound healing; complications of surgical interventions; and pre- and post-operative visits. Selected surgical procedures will incorporate all human body systems. The circulating role is emphasized. (3 Lec.)
SRGT 1367 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Surgical Technology/Technologist (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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 1505 Introduction to Surgical Technology (5)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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 1509 and 1166. Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, technological sciences, and patient care concepts. (4 Lec., 3 Lab.)
SRGT 1509 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques (5)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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 1505 and 1166. In-depth coverage of perioperative concepts such as aseptic principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field. (4 Lec., 3 Lab.)
SRGT 1541 Surgical Procedures I (5)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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 1542 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. (5 Lec.)
SRGT 1542 Surgical Procedures II (5)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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 1541 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. (5 Lec.)
SRGT 2130 Professional Readiness (1)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: A minimum "C" grade or better in all prerequisite and previous semester support and Surgical Technologist course work. Concurrent enrollment in SRGT 2266. Exploration of issues and situations faced as surgical technologists. Topics may include job-seeking skills and written professional portfolios, pros/cons of malpractice insurance, reality shock of employment, coping with issues of death and dying, organ procurement issues, and preparation for national certification. A capstone experience may be included. (1 Lec.)
SRGT 2266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Surgical Technology/Technologist (2)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: A minimum "C" grade or better in all prerequisite and previous semester support and Surgical Technologist course work. Concurrent enrollment in SRGT 2130. 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 Technology/Technologist (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: A minimum "C" grade or better in Perioperative Nursing I (SRGT 1340) and Practicum (SRGT 1167). Concurrent enrollment in Perioperative Nursing II (SRGT 1343). Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (21 Ext.)
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.
