Athens Technical College
An Achieving The Dream College
800 U.S. Highway 29 North * Athens, GA 30601 * 706-355-5000 * www.athenstech.edu
Course Descriptions
SOCI 1101
Introduction to Sociology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Sociology
This course 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.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
Introduction to Sociology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Sociology
This course 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.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
SOCW 2000
Introduction to Social Work (3-0-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Social Work
This course provides an introduction and overview of the profession of social work. Students will be introduced to the terms, concepts, people, and critical events that shaped the profession. The course focuses on the values, ethics, and methods of generalist social work practice with an emphasis on diversity. Students will be introduced to basic social welfare policies, community agencies, and at-risk populations. Additional topics include the role of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in maintaining and strengthening social work education and professional standards, the importance of human service agencies in fostering and not diminishing the quality of services, and developing an understanding of poverty.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Summer and Spring
Introduction to Social Work (3-0-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Social Work
This course provides an introduction and overview of the profession of social work. Students will be introduced to the terms, concepts, people, and critical events that shaped the profession. The course focuses on the values, ethics, and methods of generalist social work practice with an emphasis on diversity. Students will be introduced to basic social welfare policies, community agencies, and at-risk populations. Additional topics include the role of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in maintaining and strengthening social work education and professional standards, the importance of human service agencies in fostering and not diminishing the quality of services, and developing an understanding of poverty.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Summer and Spring
SOCW 2010
Introduction to Case Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Intro to Case Management
This course presents the how-to of human service case management. Students will learn the step-by-step process of case management from the initial referral for services to case closure and follow-up activities. It will cover the determination of client eligibility for services, writing a formal plan for services, case documentation techniques, and techniques for monitoring a client's progress through the service delivery system. This course will include information on how to access community resources; how to interpret and utilize information from other professionals; and the development of interviewing, intervention, case recording, and caseload management skills. This course will also cover legal and ethical issues in service.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall
Introduction to Case Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Intro to Case Management
This course presents the how-to of human service case management. Students will learn the step-by-step process of case management from the initial referral for services to case closure and follow-up activities. It will cover the determination of client eligibility for services, writing a formal plan for services, case documentation techniques, and techniques for monitoring a client's progress through the service delivery system. This course will include information on how to access community resources; how to interpret and utilize information from other professionals; and the development of interviewing, intervention, case recording, and caseload management skills. This course will also cover legal and ethical issues in service.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall
SOCW 2020
Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3-0-3)
Banner title: Human Behavior/Social Envir
This course provides an overview of multi-cultural and critical perspectives on understanding individuals, families, and their interpersonal and group relationships; life span development; and theories of well-being, stress, coping, and adaptation. Students learn to address biopsychosocial influences on human functioning.
Prerequisite: Program admission, PSYC 1010 or PSYC 1101
Offered Spring
Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3-0-3)
Banner title: Human Behavior/Social Envir
This course provides an overview of multi-cultural and critical perspectives on understanding individuals, families, and their interpersonal and group relationships; life span development; and theories of well-being, stress, coping, and adaptation. Students learn to address biopsychosocial influences on human functioning.
Prerequisite: Program admission, PSYC 1010 or PSYC 1101
Offered Spring
SOCW 2030
Interviewing Techniques with Individuals (2-2-3)
Banner title: Interviewing Techniques
This course is a beginning general foundation class and focuses on social work practice with individuals. It will emphasize the initial contact and rapport building skills utilized in partnering with clients in the social work process, interviewing skills and counseling techniques along with the assessment of a client's situation, and the determination of the appropriate level of intervention for the change effort. Students will be expected to participate in interpersonal sharing and activities. Additional areas of study include interviewing for assessment, the person in environment perspective, motivational interviewing, and ethical framework for practice.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Spring
Interviewing Techniques with Individuals (2-2-3)
Banner title: Interviewing Techniques
This course is a beginning general foundation class and focuses on social work practice with individuals. It will emphasize the initial contact and rapport building skills utilized in partnering with clients in the social work process, interviewing skills and counseling techniques along with the assessment of a client's situation, and the determination of the appropriate level of intervention for the change effort. Students will be expected to participate in interpersonal sharing and activities. Additional areas of study include interviewing for assessment, the person in environment perspective, motivational interviewing, and ethical framework for practice.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Spring
SOCW 2040
Behavioral Health and Community Services (3-0-3)
Banner title: Behavioral Health
This course provides an overview of the history and causes of psychopathology. Students will learn how to work with clients who have been diagnosed with psychological, developmental, and/or health disorders utilizing critical thinking and analytical skills. The course will focus on problem assessment and intervention strategies.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1010 or PSYC 1101, SOCW 2020
Offered Summer
Behavioral Health and Community Services (3-0-3)
Banner title: Behavioral Health
This course provides an overview of the history and causes of psychopathology. Students will learn how to work with clients who have been diagnosed with psychological, developmental, and/or health disorders utilizing critical thinking and analytical skills. The course will focus on problem assessment and intervention strategies.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1010 or PSYC 1101, SOCW 2020
Offered Summer
SOCW 2050
Group Work Intervention (3-0-3)
Banner title: Group Work Intervention
This course will provide students with a foundational understanding of the knowledge and skills required to participate in and lead small groups in a variety of settings. The course emphasizes an experiential approach, which will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in planning, facilitating, organizing, and evaluating the success of groups in micro and macro practice. Students will learn about the basic issues in group work and how to design groups for and work with children, youth, and adults. Instructors will place emphasis on the exploration and application of group work theory, principles and practices of group counseling, stages of group development, group dynamics, and group leadership. The latest research, ethical guidelines, and practices in group work will be examined and applied. Students will explore the interaction between groups and systems with their external environments and learn about concepts, theories, and methods and skills relevant to group work with diverse populations. Application of group work methods with at-risk populations will also be explored.
Prerequisite: SOCW 2020, SOCW 2030, SOCW 2040
Offered Spring and Summer
Group Work Intervention (3-0-3)
Banner title: Group Work Intervention
This course will provide students with a foundational understanding of the knowledge and skills required to participate in and lead small groups in a variety of settings. The course emphasizes an experiential approach, which will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in planning, facilitating, organizing, and evaluating the success of groups in micro and macro practice. Students will learn about the basic issues in group work and how to design groups for and work with children, youth, and adults. Instructors will place emphasis on the exploration and application of group work theory, principles and practices of group counseling, stages of group development, group dynamics, and group leadership. The latest research, ethical guidelines, and practices in group work will be examined and applied. Students will explore the interaction between groups and systems with their external environments and learn about concepts, theories, and methods and skills relevant to group work with diverse populations. Application of group work methods with at-risk populations will also be explored.
Prerequisite: SOCW 2020, SOCW 2030, SOCW 2040
Offered Spring and Summer
SOCW 2060
Child and Adolescent Behaviors and Interventions (3-0-3)
Banner title: Child/Adolescent Behaviors
This course examines various modalities for assessing and intervening with children and adolescents. It focuses on biopsychosocial changes, interpersonal relationships, and the individual's ability to relate to the social environment. Topics include child maltreatment, teen parenting, delinquency, violent behavior, school dropout, suicide, substance abuse, and runaway behavior.
Offered Fall
Child and Adolescent Behaviors and Interventions (3-0-3)
Banner title: Child/Adolescent Behaviors
This course examines various modalities for assessing and intervening with children and adolescents. It focuses on biopsychosocial changes, interpersonal relationships, and the individual's ability to relate to the social environment. Topics include child maltreatment, teen parenting, delinquency, violent behavior, school dropout, suicide, substance abuse, and runaway behavior.
Offered Fall
SOCW 2070
Social Policies and Programs for the Aging (3-0-3)
Banner title: Social Policies/Program
This course explores the aging process and the experience of aging from a variety of perspectives, including physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural. Instructors place emphasis on understanding the normative changes associated with the aging process, as well as the ways in which those changes are experienced personally and socially. Instructors will review issues of the elderly, including the realities of aging on our society, emotional well being, life adjustments, physical health and mental problems, and changes in physical appearance. The course also includes a look into the future of aging.
Prerequisite: SOCW 2000, SOCW 2020, SOCW 2030
Offered Fall and Spring
Social Policies and Programs for the Aging (3-0-3)
Banner title: Social Policies/Program
This course explores the aging process and the experience of aging from a variety of perspectives, including physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural. Instructors place emphasis on understanding the normative changes associated with the aging process, as well as the ways in which those changes are experienced personally and socially. Instructors will review issues of the elderly, including the realities of aging on our society, emotional well being, life adjustments, physical health and mental problems, and changes in physical appearance. The course also includes a look into the future of aging.
Prerequisite: SOCW 2000, SOCW 2020, SOCW 2030
Offered Fall and Spring
SOCW 2080
Social Work Field Practicum I (0-18-6)
Banner title: Social Work Field Practicum I
The field practicum is an educationally focused, guided field experience in which students engage in community-based practice with individuals, families, and/or communities. Students gain experience with various social work roles, including the roles of advocate, broker, and counselor. Students learn to function as professional generalists social workers in an organizational setting, demonstrate an understanding of and behavior consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics, and to increasingly assume professional responsibility. Special emphasis is placed on the identification of specific needs, the empowerment of diverse populations at the micro and mezzo levels, and a keen awareness of social justice issues. Students will be under the supervision of the Social Work Assistant program faculty and agency personnel to coordinate work experience arrangements.
Prerequisite: SOCW 2000, SOCW 2010, SOCW 2020, SOCW 2030, SOCW 2040, SOCW 2060, SOCW 2130
Offered every semester
Social Work Field Practicum I (0-18-6)
Banner title: Social Work Field Practicum I
The field practicum is an educationally focused, guided field experience in which students engage in community-based practice with individuals, families, and/or communities. Students gain experience with various social work roles, including the roles of advocate, broker, and counselor. Students learn to function as professional generalists social workers in an organizational setting, demonstrate an understanding of and behavior consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics, and to increasingly assume professional responsibility. Special emphasis is placed on the identification of specific needs, the empowerment of diverse populations at the micro and mezzo levels, and a keen awareness of social justice issues. Students will be under the supervision of the Social Work Assistant program faculty and agency personnel to coordinate work experience arrangements.
Prerequisite: SOCW 2000, SOCW 2010, SOCW 2020, SOCW 2030, SOCW 2040, SOCW 2060, SOCW 2130
Offered every semester
SOCW 2081
Social Work Field Practicum (2-18-8)
Banner title: Social Work Field Practicum
The field practicum is an educationally focused, guided field experience in which students engage in community-based practice with individuals, families, and/or communities. Students gain experience that prepares them to work under general supervision to coordinate or perform eligibility determinations and other related activities associated with Family Medicaid benefits. Students will learn about the economic support component of social work, including the aged, blind, and disabled benefits; Food Stamps; and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Students will also learn how to serve as liaisons with community, state, and federal agencies to coordinate client benefits and services. Preceptors from the Department of Family and Children Services or other community agencies will oversee students at the agency site. Social Work Assistant program faculty will conduct a two-hour per week seminar, and facilitate a final evaluation of student performance.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1101, SOCW 2010, SOCW 2020, SOCW 2030
Corequisite: COMP 1000, EMPL 1000
Offered Fall and Spring
Social Work Field Practicum (2-18-8)
Banner title: Social Work Field Practicum
The field practicum is an educationally focused, guided field experience in which students engage in community-based practice with individuals, families, and/or communities. Students gain experience that prepares them to work under general supervision to coordinate or perform eligibility determinations and other related activities associated with Family Medicaid benefits. Students will learn about the economic support component of social work, including the aged, blind, and disabled benefits; Food Stamps; and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Students will also learn how to serve as liaisons with community, state, and federal agencies to coordinate client benefits and services. Preceptors from the Department of Family and Children Services or other community agencies will oversee students at the agency site. Social Work Assistant program faculty will conduct a two-hour per week seminar, and facilitate a final evaluation of student performance.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1101, SOCW 2010, SOCW 2020, SOCW 2030
Corequisite: COMP 1000, EMPL 1000
Offered Fall and Spring
SOCW 2090
Social Work Field Practicum II (0-18-6)
Banner title: Social Work Field Practicum II
The field practicum is an educationally focused, guided field experience in which students engage in community-based practice with individuals, families, and/or communities. Students gain experience with various social work roles, including the roles of advocate, broker, and counselor. Students learn to function as professional generalist social workers in an organizational setting, demonstrate an understanding of and behavior consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics, and to increasingly assume professional responsibility. Special emphasis is placed on the identification of specific needs, the empowerment of diverse populations at the micro and mezzo levels, and a keen awareness of social justice issues. Students will be under the supervision of the Social Work Assistant program faculty and agency personnel designated to coordinate work experience arrangements.
Prerequisite: SOCW 2080
Offered every semester
Social Work Field Practicum II (0-18-6)
Banner title: Social Work Field Practicum II
The field practicum is an educationally focused, guided field experience in which students engage in community-based practice with individuals, families, and/or communities. Students gain experience with various social work roles, including the roles of advocate, broker, and counselor. Students learn to function as professional generalist social workers in an organizational setting, demonstrate an understanding of and behavior consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics, and to increasingly assume professional responsibility. Special emphasis is placed on the identification of specific needs, the empowerment of diverse populations at the micro and mezzo levels, and a keen awareness of social justice issues. Students will be under the supervision of the Social Work Assistant program faculty and agency personnel designated to coordinate work experience arrangements.
Prerequisite: SOCW 2080
Offered every semester
SOCW 2120
Multicultural Issues (3-0-3)
Banner title: Multicultural Issues
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work with physically, socio-economically, mentally, psychologically, and economically disadvantaged and oppressed people. Attention is given to ethnic minorities of color, women, people with disabilities, gay and lesbian people, the poor, and the oppressed. A multi-dimensional, cross-cultural framework is introduced for assessments and interventions with consumers from diverse groups. Students learn to identify and emphasize the adaptive capabilities and strengths of disadvantaged and oppressed people. The course is designed to foster awareness and understanding about the influence of culture on practice and provides an opportunity for students to explore their own attitudes, beliefs, and values as they pertain to people of different groups. Using a person-in-environment system (PIE) and a strengths-based foundation, students will explore various aspects of service delivery and issues related to the different cultural groups.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall and Summer
Multicultural Issues (3-0-3)
Banner title: Multicultural Issues
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work with physically, socio-economically, mentally, psychologically, and economically disadvantaged and oppressed people. Attention is given to ethnic minorities of color, women, people with disabilities, gay and lesbian people, the poor, and the oppressed. A multi-dimensional, cross-cultural framework is introduced for assessments and interventions with consumers from diverse groups. Students learn to identify and emphasize the adaptive capabilities and strengths of disadvantaged and oppressed people. The course is designed to foster awareness and understanding about the influence of culture on practice and provides an opportunity for students to explore their own attitudes, beliefs, and values as they pertain to people of different groups. Using a person-in-environment system (PIE) and a strengths-based foundation, students will explore various aspects of service delivery and issues related to the different cultural groups.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall and Summer
SOCW 2130
Social Welfare and Community Services (3-0-3)
Banner title: Community Services
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts, information, and practices within the field of social services. Topics include a survey of the historical development of social services; social, legal, and clinical definitions; and a review of current information regarding indications for and methods of treatment and/or services. Students will be required to provide volunteer service to an approved placement site in their local community for an approved number of hours.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall
Social Welfare and Community Services (3-0-3)
Banner title: Community Services
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts, information, and practices within the field of social services. Topics include a survey of the historical development of social services; social, legal, and clinical definitions; and a review of current information regarding indications for and methods of treatment and/or services. Students will be required to provide volunteer service to an approved placement site in their local community for an approved number of hours.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall
SPCH 1101
Public Speaking (3-0-3)
Banner title: Public Speaking
This course introduces students 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.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
Public Speaking (3-0-3)
Banner title: Public Speaking
This course introduces students 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.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
SURG 1010
Introduction to Surgical Technology (4-6-6)
Banner title: Intro to Surgical Technology
SURG 1010 provides an overview of the surgical technology profession and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to participate successfully on a surgical team. Topics include an orientation to surgical technology; biomedical principles; asepsis and the surgical environment; basic instrumentation and equipment; principles of the sterilization process; application of sterilization principles; and minimally invasive surgery. Students must pay a $200 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher or ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1012 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1100 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Introduction to Surgical Technology (4-6-6)
Banner title: Intro to Surgical Technology
SURG 1010 provides an overview of the surgical technology profession and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to participate successfully on a surgical team. Topics include an orientation to surgical technology; biomedical principles; asepsis and the surgical environment; basic instrumentation and equipment; principles of the sterilization process; application of sterilization principles; and minimally invasive surgery. Students must pay a $200 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher or ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1012 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1100 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
SURG 1020
Principles of Surgical Technology (4-3-5)
Banner title: Principles of Surgical Tech
SURG 1020 provides for the continued study of surgical team participation and technological sciences for the operating room. Topics include biophysical diversities and needs, preoperative routine, intraoperative routine, wound management, postoperative care, and outpatient surgical procedures. Students must pay a $100 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher or ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1012 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1100 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Principles of Surgical Technology (4-3-5)
Banner title: Principles of Surgical Tech
SURG 1020 provides for the continued study of surgical team participation and technological sciences for the operating room. Topics include biophysical diversities and needs, preoperative routine, intraoperative routine, wound management, postoperative care, and outpatient surgical procedures. Students must pay a $100 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher or ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1012 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1100 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
SURG 1080
Surgical Microbiology (2-0-2)
Banner title: Surgical Microbiology
SURG 1080 introduces the fundamentals of surgical microbiology. Topics include the historical development of microbiology, microscopes, cell structure and theory, microbial function and classification, human and pathogen relationships, infectious process and terminology, defense mechanisms, infection control, and principles of microbial control and destruction.
Prerequisite: Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher or ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1012 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1100 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Surgical Microbiology (2-0-2)
Banner title: Surgical Microbiology
SURG 1080 introduces the fundamentals of surgical microbiology. Topics include the historical development of microbiology, microscopes, cell structure and theory, microbial function and classification, human and pathogen relationships, infectious process and terminology, defense mechanisms, infection control, and principles of microbial control and destruction.
Prerequisite: Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher or ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1012 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1100 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
SURG 1100
Surgical Pharmacology (1-2-2)
Banner title: Surgical Pharmacology
SURG 1100 introduces the fundamentals of intraoperative pharmacology and emphasizes the concepts of anesthesia administration. Topics include weights and measurements, drug conversions, interpretation of drug orders, legal aspects of drug administration, intraoperative pharmacologic agents, and anesthesia fundamentals. Students must pay a $50 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2117 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2117L with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher or ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1012 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1100 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Surgical Pharmacology (1-2-2)
Banner title: Surgical Pharmacology
SURG 1100 introduces the fundamentals of intraoperative pharmacology and emphasizes the concepts of anesthesia administration. Topics include weights and measurements, drug conversions, interpretation of drug orders, legal aspects of drug administration, intraoperative pharmacologic agents, and anesthesia fundamentals. Students must pay a $50 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2117 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2117L with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher or ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1012 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1100 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
SURG 1120
Surgical Technology Clinical I (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical I
SURG 1120 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with the basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Surgical Technology Clinical I (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical I
SURG 1120 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with the basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
SURG 1130
Surgical Technology Clinical II (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical II
SURG 1130 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 1120 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Surgical Technology Clinical II (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical II
SURG 1130 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 1120 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
SURG 2030
Surgical Procedures I (4-0-4)
Banner title: Surgical Procedures I
SURG 2030 introduces the surgical procedures related to the core areas of general/gastrointestinal surgery, obstetrical and gynecological surgery, genitourinary surgery, otorhinolaryngologic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. Topics include anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology; and preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations for specific surgical procedures. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: SURG 1010 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1020 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1080 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: SURG 1010 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1020 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1080 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Surgical Procedures I (4-0-4)
Banner title: Surgical Procedures I
SURG 2030 introduces the surgical procedures related to the core areas of general/gastrointestinal surgery, obstetrical and gynecological surgery, genitourinary surgery, otorhinolaryngologic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. Topics include anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology; and preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations for specific surgical procedures. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: SURG 1010 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1020 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1080 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: SURG 1010 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1020 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1080 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 1100 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
SURG 2040
Surgical Procedures II (4-0-4)
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SURG 2040 continues the development of student knowledge and skills applicable to specialty surgery areas. Topics include oral and maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmic surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. This course also focuses on anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology; and preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations for specific surgical procedures. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: SURG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: SURG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Surgical Procedures II (4-0-4)
Banner title: Surgical Procedures II
SURG 2040 continues the development of student knowledge and skills applicable to specialty surgery areas. Topics include oral and maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmic surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. This course also focuses on anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology; and preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations for specific surgical procedures. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: SURG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: SURG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
SURG 2120
Surgical Technology Clinical III (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical III
SURG 2120 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with the basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 1130 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Surgical Technology Clinical III (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical III
SURG 2120 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with the basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 1130 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
SURG 2130
Surgical Technology Clinical IV (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical IV
SURG 2130 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with the basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 2120 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Surgical Technology Clinical IV (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical IV
SURG 2130 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with the basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 2120 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
SURG 2140
Surgical Technology Clinical V (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical V
SURG 2140 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with the basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Surgical Technology Clinical V (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical V
SURG 2140 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with the basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
SURG 2150
Surgical Technology Clinical VI (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical VI
SURG 2150 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with the basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 2140 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Surgical Technology Clinical VI (0-9-3)
Banner title: Surgical Tech Clinical VI
SURG 2150 orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with the basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include primary scrub on core surgical and expanded specialty procedures to include participation in and/or observation of a surgical team conducting general surgery, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurological procedures.
Prerequisite: SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher, SURG 2140 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
SURG 2240
Seminar in Surgical Technology (2-0-2)
Banner title: Seminar in Surgical Technology
SURG 2240 prepares students for entry into careers as surgical technologist and enables them to effectively prepare for the national certification examination. Topics include professional credentialing, certification review, and test taking skills. Students must pay a $230 certification exam fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Seminar in Surgical Technology (2-0-2)
Banner title: Seminar in Surgical Technology
SURG 2240 prepares students for entry into careers as surgical technologist and enables them to effectively prepare for the national certification examination. Topics include professional credentialing, certification review, and test taking skills. Students must pay a $230 certification exam fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: SURG 2040 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall