Provides the foundational knowledge of the occupational environment. Principles of sterilization and disinfection are learned. Surgical instruments are introduced. Preoperative patient care concepts are simulated. Lab practice is included.

Conditions

Pre/Corequisites: 10-806-108 GENERAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY and 10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY. Condition: Accepted into the Surgical Technology Associate Degree program or with Dean or Associate Dean approval.