Introduces students to the surgical process, including aspects of the operating room environment. Provides students with the opportunity to practice preparation, transportation, and positioning of the patient for surgery. Practice of hand hygiene, the surgical hand scrub, opening of sterile supplies, donning and doffing operating room attire and personal protective equipment.

Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 9 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology Program.
Corequisites: Corequisite: SUR 140 .

Notes: An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-2027 academic year only.

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