Surgical Technology (AAS) (ST13)  Degree

Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice revision and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.

Provides a description and analysis of economic operations in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of economic concepts and policies as they apply to everyday life. Topics include basic economic principles; economic forces and indicators; capital and labor; price competition and monopoly; money and banking; government expenditures federal and local; fluctuations in production employment and income; and United States economy in perspective

Provides a description and analysis of macroeconomic principles and policies. Topics include basic economic principles macroeconomic concepts equilibrium in the goods and money markets macroeconomic equilibrium and the impact of fiscal and monetary policies.

Provides an analysis of the ways in which consumers and business firms interact in a market economy. Topics include basic economic principles consumer choice behavior of profit maximizing firms modeling of perfect competition monopoly oligopoly and monopolistic competition.

Emphasizes the study of intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from the prehistoric era to early modern times. Topics include the Prehistoric Era the Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Africa, Islam, the Americas, Japan, Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.

Emphasizes the study of intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from the prehistoric era to early modern times. Topics include the Prehistoric Era the Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Africa, Islam, the Americas, Japan, Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.

Emphasizes the study of U. S. History to 1877 to include the post-Civil War period. The course focuses on the period from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War to include geographical intellectual political economic and cultural development of the American people. It includes the history of Georgia and its constitutional development. Topics include colonization and expansion; the Revolutionary Era; the New Nation; nationalism sectionalism and reform; the Era of Expansion; and crisis Civil War and reconstruction.

Emphasizes the study of the social cultural and political history of the United States from 1865 to the beginning of the twenty-first century and will equip the student to better understand the problems and challenges of the contemporary world in relation to events and trends in modern American history. The course also provides an overview of the history of Georgia and the development of its constitution. Topics include the Reconstruction Period; the great West the new South and the rise of the debtor; the Gilded Age; the progressive movement; the emergence of the U. S. in world affairs; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression; World War II; the Cold War and the 1950*s; the 1960*s and 1970*s; and America since 1980.

Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the constitutional framework federalism civil liberties and civil rights public opinion the media special interest groups political parties and the election process along with the three branches of government. In addition this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include foundations of government political behavior and governing institutions.

Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design the organization and operation of the nervous system sensation and perception learning and memory motivation and emotion thinking and intelligence lifespan development personality psychopathology and interventions stress and health and social psychology.

Explores the sociological analysis of society its culture and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include basic sociological concepts socialization social interaction and culture social groups and institutions deviance and social control social stratification social change and marriage and family.

Emphasizes functions using real-world applications as models. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra; functions and graphs; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and models; systems of equations; and optional topics in algebra.

Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry.

Explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations. Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well-known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in the visual arts beyond the classroom.

Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills.

Explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts music and literature. The humanities provide insight into people and society. Topics include historical and cultural developments contributions of the humanities and research.

Explores the formal elements of musical composition, musical form and style, and the relationship of music to historical periods. The course includes listening and analysis of well known works of music. This course encourages student interest in musical arts beyond the classroom.

Introduction to World Religions is a survey course of the history, practice, and modern relevance of the world's religious traditions. Through the study of religion and its influence on history and culture, greater insight and understanding of diverse populations can be attained. Topics include an overview of significant religious traditions from around the world, critical analysis of the relationships between religions and artistic traditions, and critical analysis of the influence of religion on culture, politics, and history.

Emphasizes the student's ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts. Topics include reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature.

Introduces the student to the fundamentals of oral communication. Topics include selection and organization of materials preparation and delivery of individual and group presentations analysis of ideas presented by others and professionalism.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 1111. The laboratory exercises for this course include chemical principles related to cells, cell structure and function, energy and metabolism, cell division, protein synthesis, genetics, biotechnology, and evolution.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 1112. The laboratory exercises for this course include classification and characterizations of organisms, plant structure and function, animal structure and function, principles of ecology, and biosphere.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in CHEM 1211. The laboratory exercises for this course include measurement, physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry and gas laws.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in CHEM 1212. The laboratory exercises for this course include equilibrium theory, kinetics, thermodynamics, solution chemistry, acid-base theory, and nuclear chemistry.

Prepares students for calculus. The topics discussed include an intensive study of polynomial rational exponential logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs. Applications include simple maximum and minimum problems exponential growth and decay.

Emphasizes the concepts and methods fundamental to utilizing and interpreting commonly used statistics. Topics include descriptive statistics basic probability discrete and continuous distributions sampling distributions hypothesis testing chi square tests and linear regression.

Topics include the study of limits and continuity derivatives and integrals of functions of one variable. Applications are incorporated from a variety of disciplines. Algebraic trigonometric exponential and logarithmic functions are studied.

This course includes the study of techniques of integration, application of the definite integral, an introduction to differential equations,improper integrals, sequences, and series.

Provides an introduction to basic biological concepts with a focus on living cells. Topics include: chemical principles related to cells; cell structure and function; energy and metabolism; cell division; protein synthesis; genetics; biotechnology and evolution.

Provides an introduction to basic animal and plant diversity, structure and function including reproduction and development, and the dynamics of ecology as it pertains to populations, communities, ecosystems, and biosphere. Topics include classification and characterizations of organisms, plant structure and function, animal structure and function, principles of ecology, and biosphere.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in PHYS 1110. The laboratory exercises for this course include systems of units and systems of measurement, vector algebra, Newtonian mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics, heat, light, and optics, mechanical waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics.

Provides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include: measurement, physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry and gas laws.

Continues the exploration of basic chemical principles and concepts. Topics include equilibrium theory, kinetics, thermodynamics, solution chemistry, acid-base theory, and nuclear chemistry.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in PHYS 1111. The laboratory exercises for this course include units of measurement, Newton's laws, work energy and power, momentum and collisions, one- and two-dimensional motion, circular motion and law of gravity, rotational dynamics and static equilibrium, elasticity theory, harmonic motion, theory of heat and heat transfer, thermodynamics, wave motion, and sound.

Introduces some of the basic laws of physics. Topics include: systems of units and conversion of units, vector algebra, Newtonian mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics, heat, light, and optics, mechanical waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics.

The first course of two algebra and trigonometry based courses in the physics sequence. Topics include material from mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, static equilibrium, elasticity theory, and simple harmonic motion), mechanical waves, theory of heat and heat transfer, and thermodynamics.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in PHYS 1112. The laboratory exercises for this course include material from electricity and magnetism, geometric optics, and physical optics.

The second of two algebra and trigonometry based courses in the physics sequence. Topics include material from electricity and magnetism (electric charge, electric forces and fields, electric potential energy, electric potential, capacitance, magnetism, electric current, resistance, basic electric circuits, alternating current circuits, and electromagnetic waves), geometric optics (reflection and refraction), and physical optics (interference and diffraction).

Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots prefixes and suffixes. Topics include: origins (roots prefixes and suffixes) word building abbreviations and symbols and terminology related to the human anatomy.

Selected laboratory exercises reinforcing the topics of BIOL 2113. The laboratory exercises for this course include body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous sensory systems. Emphasis is placed on the identification of anatomical structures.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 2114. The laboratory exercises for this course include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.

Introduces the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the development of a systemic perspective of anatomical structures and physiological processes. Topics include body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous and sensory systems.

Continues the study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system,and reproductive system.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 2117. The laboratory exercises for this course include microbial diversity microbial cell biology microbial genetics interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans and microorganisms and human disease.

Provides students with a foundation in basic microbiology with emphasis on infectious disease. Topics include microbial diversity, microbial cell biology, microbial genetics, interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans, microorganisms and human disease.

Provides an overview of the surgical technology profession and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to successfully participate on a surgical team. Topics include: introduction to preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative principles of surgical technology, professionalism, and health care facility information. (There are surgical procedures that are similar as far as procedural steps, instrumentation, supplies, patient position, etc. This is referred to as the ''Co-Related Procedures Concept.'' The purpose of using the Co-Related Procedures Concept is to provide the instructor additional time to teach surgical procedures as well as avoid repetition.)

Provides continued study of surgical team participation by wound management and co-related skills for the operating room. Topics include: patient care concepts; preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative skills; perioperative case management; and principles of minimally invasive surgical techniques. (There are surgical procedures that are similar as far as procedural steps, instrumentation, supplies, patient position, etc. This is referred to as the ''Co-Related Procedures Concept.'' The purpose of using the Co-Related Procedures Concept is to provide the instructor additional time to teach surgical procedures as well as avoid repetition.)

Introduces the concepts of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia. Topics include: terminology; medication calculations and measurements; proper handling of medications and solutions used in surgery; guidelines and regulations for medication safety; and types of anesthesia.

Introduces the surgical specialties to include General Surgery, Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery, Genitourinary Surgery, Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery. Topics for each surgical specialty will include Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Interventions, specialty supplies, equipment, and instrumentation and the Surgical Procedure. There are similar surgical procedures as far as instrumentation, supplies, patient positioning, and operative sequence. This is referred to as the Co-Related Procedures Concept. The purpose of using the Co- Related Procedures Concept is to allow the instructor time to teach surgical procedures and avoid repetition. As with co-related procedures, the concept of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) as an approach is used and describes any surgical approach other than open. Robotic-assisted and endoscopic procedures are categorized as MIS. Interventional radiology is a medical subspecialty that refers to a range of techniques utilizing radiologic image guidance and minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in several surgical specialties.

Introduces the surgical specialties to include Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmic (Eye) Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgery and Neurosurgery. Topics for each surgical specialty will include Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Interventions, specialty supplies, equipment, and instrumentation and the Surgical Procedure. There are similar surgical procedures as far as instrumentation, supplies, patient positioning, and operative sequence. This is referred to as the Co-Related Procedures Concept. The purpose of using the Co-Related Procedures Concept is to allow the instructor time to teach surgical procedures and avoid repetition. As with co-related procedures, the concept of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) as an approach is used and describes any surgical approach other than open. Robotic-assisted and endoscopic procedures are categorized as MIS. Interventional radiology is a medical subspecialty that refers to a range of techniques utilizing radiologic image guidance and minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in several surgical specialties.

Orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include, but are not limited to: scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping; assistance with patient care and processing of instruments and supplies. In addition, introduces the development of surgical team participation through clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on observation and/or participation in routine procedures for core and specialty surgery. Surgical specialties include: General, Cardiothoracic, Genitourinary, Neurologic, Obstetric and etc. Case Requirements: A student must complete a minimum of 120 cases as delineated below. A. General Surgery 1. A student must complete a min. of 30 cases in General Surgery. a) 20 of these cases must be performed in the 1st Scrub role. b) The remaining 10 cases may be performed in either the 1st Scrub or 2nd Scrub role. B. Specialty Surgery 1. A student must complete a min. of 90 cases in various surgical specialties, excluding General Surgery. a) A min. of 60 cases must be performed in the 1st Scrub role and distributed amongst a min. of 4 surgical specialties. 1) A min. of 10 cases in 4 different specialties must be completed in the 1st Scrub role (40 cases total). 2) The additional 20 cases in the 1st Scrub role may be distributed amongst any 1 surgical specialty or multiple surgical specialties. b) The remaining 30 cases may be performed in any surgical specialty in either the 1st Scrub or 2nd

Orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include, but are not limited to: scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping; assistance with patient care and processing of instruments and supplies. In addition, introduces the development of surgical team participation through clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on observation and/or participation in routine procedures for core and specialty surgery. Surgical specialties include: General, Cardiothoracic, Genitourinary, Neurologic, Obstetric and etc. Case Requirements: A student must complete a minimum of 120 cases as delineated below. A. General Surgery 1. A student must complete a min. of 30 cases in General Surgery. a) 20 of these cases must be performed in the 1st Scrub role. b) The remaining 10 cases may be performed in either the 1st Scrub or 2nd Scrub role. B. Specialty Surgery 1. A student must complete a min. of 90 cases in various surgical specialties, excluding General Surgery. a) A min. of 60 cases must be performed in the 1st Scrub role and distributed amongst a min. of 4 surgical specialties. 1) A min. of 10 cases in 4 different specialties must be completed in the 1st Scrub role (40 cases total). 2) The additional 20 cases in the 1st Scrub role may be distributed amongst any 1 surgical specialty or multiple surgical specialties. b) The remaining 30 cases may be performed in any surgical specialty in either the 1st Scrub or 2nd

Orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include, but are not limited to: scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping; assistance with patient care and processing of instruments and supplies. In addition, introduces the development of surgical team participation through clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on observation and/or participation in routine procedures for core and specialty surgery. Surgical specialties include: General, Cardiothoracic, Genitourinary, Neurologic, Obstetric and etc. Case Requirements: A student must complete a minimum of 120 cases as delineated below. A. General Surgery 1. A student must complete a min. of 30 cases in General Surgery. a) 20 of these cases must be performed in the 1st Scrub role. b) The remaining 10 cases may be performed in either the 1st Scrub or 2nd Scrub role. B. Specialty Surgery 1. A student must complete a min. of 90 cases in various surgical specialties, excluding General Surgery. a) A min. of 60 cases must be performed in the 1st Scrub role and distributed amongst a min. of 4 surgical specialties. 1) A min. of 10 cases in 4 different specialties must be completed in the 1st Scrub role (40 cases total). 2) The additional 20 cases in the 1st Scrub role may be distributed amongst any 1 surgical specialty or multiple surgical specialties. b) The remaining 30 cases may be performed in any surgical specialty in either the 1st Scrub or 2nd

Orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include, but are not limited to: scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping; assistance with patient care and processing of instruments and supplies. In addition, introduces the development of surgical team participation through clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on observation and/or participation in routine procedures for core and specialty surgery. Surgical specialties include: General, Cardiothoracic, Genitourinary, Neurologic, Obstetric and etc. Case Requirements: A student must complete a minimum of 120 cases as delineated below. A. General Surgery 1. A student must complete a min. of 30 cases in General Surgery. a) 20 of these cases must be performed in the 1st Scrub role. b) The remaining 10 cases may be performed in either the 1st Scrub or 2nd Scrub role. B. Specialty Surgery 1. A student must complete a min. of 90 cases in various surgical specialties, excluding General Surgery. a) A min. of 60 cases must be performed in the 1st Scrub role and distributed amongst a min. of 4 surgical specialties. 1) A min. of 10 cases in 4 different specialties must be completed in the 1st Scrub role (40 cases total). 2) The additional 20 cases in the 1st Scrub role may be distributed amongst any 1 surgical specialty or multiple surgical specialties. b) The remaining 30 cases may be performed in any surgical specialty in either the 1st Scrub or 2nd

Prepares students for entry into careers as surgical technologists and enables them to effectively prepare and sit for the national certification examination. Topics include: employability skills, management and leadership, and professional preparation.