SOC110 Sociology 3-0-3
An introduction to the concepts and principles of sociology. The basic social units of our society and how they interact are studied. An exploration of the causes of social change as they are related to population will also be considered. (Fulfills Social Science requirement.)
SOC 125 American Justice System 3-0-3
This course covers the components of the justice system in American society. Although civil law will be discussed, the emphasis will be on the criminal justice system.The influence and pressures of changing social, political, technological and economic factors on the agencies of justice will be studied. Much of the focus will compare ideals with realities of the system. Law enforcement, the courts and correctional aspects will be examined. Prerequisite: ENGL110. (Fulfills Social Science requirement.)
SOC135 Women's Studies 3-0-3
The emphasis of the course focuses on an introduction to the development, education, and work of women. Within the framework, Workforce 2000, ethics and self-esteem are discussed. Gender discrimination and changing roles will be examined through the context of the major themes. (Fulfills Social Science requirement.)
SOC250 Multi Ethnic Cross-Cultural Relations 3-0-3
This course is designed to introduce students to ethnic and cross-cultural differences in the norms, values, perceptions, and behaviors as they impact personal lives in interpersonal skills. Introducing students to these differences will facilitate communication and cooperation within relationships where the participants come from very different backgrounds and/or ethnic cultures. This course is appropriate and will serve as an elective for professionals and paraprofessionals in business, human services, nursing, early childhood education, gerontology and criminal justice. (Fulfills Social Science requirement.)
SPAN110 Spanish I 3-2-4
A fully integrated, introductory Spanish course. The course is designed for beginning Spanish students, with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish. It is directed for students whose learning objectives and needs are in any of the following categories: for Spanish language students, for business purposes as well as for travelers. The emphasis is to develop a proficiency in basic communicative skills concentrating on the dynamic application of the living language taught through dialogue, phonetics, and vocabulary. A strong grammar foundation and other basic language skills are taught through actual phrases and sentences helping the student develop an instinctive sense of the correct usage. Language laboratory activities are part of the course reinforcing class content. These objectives will be achieved through the following approaches: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural appreciation. (Fulfills Foreign Language requirement.)
SPAN120 Spanish II 3-2-4
A continuation of the introductory Spanish course. For students who have had the equivalent of one year of high school Spanish or one semester of college Spanish. The course is designed for Spanish students whose learning objectives and needs are in any of the following categories: for Spanish language students, for business purposes, as well as for travelers. The emphasis is to consolidate and reinforce the language skills acquired in Spanish I, or equivalent, and to continue building communicative skills and cultural competency. The course continues to offer a comprehensive review of basic first term grammar structures, while developing proficiency and advancement in communicative skills concentrating on the dynamic application of the living language taught through dialogue, phonetics, and vocabulary. A strong grammar foundation and other essential language skills taught through actual phrases and sentences, helping the student develop an instinctive sense of the correct usage. Language laboratory activities are part of the course reinforcing class content. These objectives will be achieved through the following approaches: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN110 or equivalent. (Fulfills Foreign Language requirement.)
SURG111 Introduction to Surgical Technology 3-3-4
SURG 111 will cover the fundamentals of working as a surgical technologist. This course will cover the history of health care, the organizational and interdepartmental structure of the healthcare facility and their financing, professional credentialing and the role of health care team members. The physical environment and environmental safety in the operating room are discussed. The core of the course including clinical laboratory time emphasizes sterilization, disinfection, and principles of sterile and aseptic technique as well as a detailed study of scrubbing, gowning, gloving, setting a sterile field, draping for surgery, wound care and hemostasis, care of surgical specimens routine procedures, instrumentation, suture, needles, counts, supplies and equipment will complete the semester. Corequisites: SURG113, ENGL110.
SURG113 The Surgical Patient 3-0-3
The course discusses perioperative care of the surgical client. It identifies ethical, moral, and legal responsibilities of health care providers to meet basic the human needs of the client from a holistic perspective including the Patient Bill of Rights consent forms and surgical consciousness. The student will identify the various systems of dosage and measurements utilized in standard pharmacology, convert equivalents from one system to another and accurately identify, mix and measures drugs for patient use. Definitions of drug terminology and drug categories will also be presented. There will be detailed discussion of anesthetic agents, anesthetic complications and methods of use. Care of the patient includes catheterization, monitoring vital signs, patient transportation, positioning and skin preparation for surgery. Corequisite: SURG111
SURG120 Surgical Procedures I 3-3-4
The first part of a three-semester course, this builds on information acquired in the first semester and presents a variety of surgical specialties including General, OB/GYN, Endoscopic, Gastrointestinal, and Gentourinary Surgeries. Care of high risk patient population will be included in each area. Emphasis is placed on the pathological conditions, principles, instrumentation, and technologist's role in each procedure. Drugs used in the related surgical specialties will also be presented. Prerequisites: SURG111, SURG113.
SURG123 Orientation to Surgical Clinical 0-40-2
After passing competency based skills and core classes, students spend two weeks being introduced to their clinical sites. The clinical experiences provide learners with an introduction to their assigned facility, the operating room,, its related areas and the opportunity to perform basic surgical procedures under the direction of a preceptor. Prerequisites: SURG120, BIOL110, BIOL120.
SURG210 Surgical Procedures II 3-3-4
A continuation of Surgical Procedures I. The more complex surgical specialties are presented including Orthopedics, Peripheral Vascular, Cardiothoracic, and Neurology. Care of high risk patient population are included in each area. Prerequisite: SURG123. Corequisite: SURG215.
SURG215 Surgical Clinical I 0-24-8
Clinical experiences provide learners with the opportunity to observe and apply knowledge and skills previously learned in theory and clinical laboratory in a modern operating room setting under the supervision of a preceptor. The student performance will include 2nd and 1st scrubbing on minor and major cases, performing counts, basic setups, holding retractors, passing instruments and assisting operating room personnel. Students will also perform circulating duties, including preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative care allowing the student to function in the role of a supervised circulating surgical technologist. Journals and assigned case reports are completed each day. Preceptor logs are returned weekly. Prerequisites: SURG123, BIOL110, BIOL120.
SURG220 Biomedical Instrumentation 2-3-3
A continuation of Surgical Procedures II. Students complete the theory portion of their clinical specialties with ENT, Opthomology, Plastic surgery, trauma, transplant and organ procurement surgeries. Management of emergency situations and documentation will follow. Care of high risk patient populations are included in each area. Special considerations include discussions of the role of biotechnology, physics, robotics and other cutting edge technologies. Prerequisite: SURG215. Corequisite: SURG223.
SURG223 Clinical Seminar 2-0-2
This course gives the learner an opportunity to present and discuss clinical experiences to their peers by enabling them to review, reinforce, and correlate theory to current clinical practice. The semester will conclude with service behaviors necessary to the career of a successful surgical technologist, including handling personal/professionals relationships, teamwork, accountability, communication and job-seeking skills. Corequisite: SURG225.
SURG225 Surgical Clinical II 0-24-8
Supervised clinical experiences provide learners with the opportunity to continue building knowledge and skills in all surgical specialties, including the more complex procedures, in preparation for the role of the graduate technologist. Prerequisite: SURG215.