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SDC420 System Analysis and Design

College of Technology Software Development and Coding Department

Course Description: This course provides advanced coverage of modern strategies and techniques of systems development. The course will cover the concepts, skills, methodologies, techniques, tools and perspectives essential for the systems analysts to successfully analyze, design and develop Information Systems.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

SUR102 Surgical Theory II

College of Health Science Surgical Technology Department

Course Description: This course introduces the student to the basic principles of aseptic and sterile technique. The students will learn methods of disinfection and sterilization, hand hygiene and surgical scrub, gowning and gloving, technological sciences, pre and post-operative patient care, urinary catheterization, hemostasis, pharmacology and anesthesia, disaster preparedness and response. The student will learn the basic principles and reasons for aseptic technique.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: SUR101

Corequisites: None

SUR101 Surgical Theory I

College of Health Science Surgical Technology Department

Course Description: This course provides general introductory information for the surgical technology student. The student will learn the history and development of surgery, healthcare facilities organization and accreditation, physical environment and safety, biomedical science, surgical technologist and other team members job descriptions, medical/legal aspects of surgery including informed consent, risk management, patient’s Bill of Rights, the surgical patient and treatment of “special populations” of patients, professional management, communication skills and teamwork, microbiology related to the perioperative environment.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

SUR272 Surgical Technology Practicum III

College of Health Science Surgical Technology Department

Course Description: This course introduces the student to the hospital operating room and support services, including basic scrub responsibilities and techniques and sterile procedures. The student will learn in the field under the supervision of a qualified medical professional.

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: SUR271

Corequisites: None

SUR271 Surgical Technology Practicum II

College of Health Science Surgical Technology Department

Course Description: This course introduces the student to the hospital operating room and support services, including basic scrub responsibilities and techniques and sterile procedures. The student will learn under the supervision of a qualified medical professional.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: SUR270

Corequisites: None

SUR270 Surgical Technology Practicum I

College of Health Science Surgical Technology Department

Course Description: This course introduces the student to the hospital operating room and support services, including basic scrub responsibilities and techniques and sterile procedures. The student will learn in the field under the supervision of a qualified medical professional.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

SUR123 Surgical Procedures IV

College of Health Science Surgical Technology Department

Course Description: This course is the logical continuation of Surgical Procedures II and will focus on the orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and peripheral vascular surgery. The student will learn to identify the names and uses of instruments, supplies and drugs of each specialty; describe the pathology and related terminology of each system or organ that prompts surgical intervention, discuss preoperative diagnostic procedures related surgical procedures.

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: SUR122

Corequisites: None

SUR122 Surgical Procedures III

College of Health Science Surgical Technology Department

Course Description: This course is the logical continuation of Surgical Procedures II and will focus on the otorhinolaryngologic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and neurosurgery procedures. The student will learn the names and uses of instruments, supplies and drugs of each specialty; describe the pathology and related terminology of each system or organ that prompts surgical intervention, discuss preoperative diagnostic procedures related surgical procedures.

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: SUR121

Corequisites: None

SUR121 Surgical Procedures II

College of Health Science Surgical Technology Department

Course Description: This course is the logical continuation of Surgical Procedures I and will focus on the general, obstetric and gynecologic, genitourinary, ophthalmic, and laparoscopic procedures. The student will learn to identify the names and uses of instruments, supplies and drugs of each specialty; describe the pathology and related terminology of each system or organ that prompts surgical intervention, discuss preoperative diagnostic procedures related surgical procedures.

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: SUR120

Corequisites: None

SUR120 Surgical Procedures I

College of Health Science Surgical Technology Department

Course Description: This course introduces the student to skills including creation and maintenance of the sterile field, sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies, and surgical counts. The students should be able to name and identify instruments, equipment and supplies used in the operative setting. The student will learn concepts related to wound healing and the devices and methods of wound closure, pre/intra/post-operative routines, patient skin prep, positioning and draping and urethral catheterization.

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: SUR102

Corequisites: None