SGT 102 - Surgical Technology I

1.00 Credits, 1.00 Contact Hours (1.00 lec.)

Introduction of safety and appropriate application of sterilization and decontamination techniques as well as appropriate packaging of instruments and equipment for sterilization. Includes concepts and appropriate techniques and application of standards. Techniques for processing and assembling equipment and instruments; appropriate classification parts, material, and finishes; environmental disinfection, sterilization techniques, aseptic technique, and techniques for storage and distribution.

Corequisite(s): SGT 101 , SGT 102LB , and SGT 102LC
Information: Students must demonstrate safe practice and appropriate competencies to enter into the clinical environment. Completion of this course allows the student to complete their 420 hours of externship and certify as an Instrument Technician (144 hours is covered under SGT 102LC ). Students seeking the exit option of Instrumentation Technician Certification must complete an additional 276 hours of clinical time post-completion of this semester block in the role of an Instrument Technician. Completion of this course will allow students entry into SGT 112 : Instrument Technician Clinical completion course.