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New Richmond

Surgical Technology (Spring 2025 - Term 3)

Suggested Course List

Surgical Technology Required Courses

2024-25

Surgical Technology Required Courses

2025-26

The 47455455 Transition to Trainer course (8 hours) is required for completion. Will be taken in the last semester of the apprenticeship.


Program Courses

10501101
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UGRD
| 3 CR
Focuses on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Students practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis on spelling, definition and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology.
10512125
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UGRD
| 4 CR
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. PREREQUISITES: 10806177 General Anatomy and Physiology, 10501101 Medical Terminology
10512126
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UGRD
| 4 CR
Focuses on preparing the patient and operating room for surgery. Principles of sterile technique are emphasized as the student moves into the scrub role. Lab practice is included. PREREQUISITES: 10806177 General Anatomy and Physiology, 10501101 Medical Terminology, COREQUISITE: 10512125 Intro to Surgical Technology
10512127
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UGRD
| 2 CR
Explores a variety of issues related to surgical technology. Emphasis is placed is on becoming a professional member of the surgical team. COREQUISITES: 10512125 Intro to Surgical Technology, 10512126 Surgical Tech Fundamentals 1
10512128
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UGRD
| 4 CR
Focuses on enhancing surgical technology skills while functioning as a sterile team member. Lab is included. PREREQUISITES: 10512125 Intro to Surgical Technology, 10512126 Surgical Tech Fundamentals 1, 10512127 Exploring Surgical Issues, 10806197 Microbiology, 10501101 Medical Terminology and COREQUISITE: 10512129 Surgical Pharmacology
10512129
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UGRD
| 2 CR
Basic study of drug classifications, care, and handling of drugs and solutions, application of mathematical principles in dosage calculations, terminology related to pharmacology, anesthesia, and drugs used in surgery. PREREQUISITES: 10512125 Intro to Surgical Technology, 10512126 Surgical Tech Fundamentals 1
10512130
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UGRD
| 2 CR
Provides a transition from the academic to the clinical setting. Learners integrate the surgical technologist skills as they apply to various surgical procedures. PREREQUISITES: 10512125 Intro to Surgical Technology, 10512126 Surgical Tech Fundamentals 1, and COREQUISITES: 10512128 Surgical Tech Fundamentals 2, 10512129 Surgical Pharmacology
10512131
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UGRD
| 4 CR
Provides the foundational knowledge of surgical core and specialty procedures. Examines the pathophysiology, diagnostic interventions, health sciences, and surgical techniques for a variety of procedures. PREREQUISITES: 10512128 Surgical Tech Fundamentals 2, 10512130 Surgical Skills Application
10512132
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UGRD
| 3 CR
Apply basic surgical theories, principles, and procedural techniques in the operating room. Students begin to function as team members under the guidance of the instructor and authorized clinical personnel. PREREQUISITES: 10512128 Surgical Tech Fundamentals 2, 10512130 Surgical Skills Application
10512133
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UGRD
| 3 CR
Further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures. COREQUISITES: 10512131 Surgical Interventions 1, 10512132 Surgical Technology Clinical 1
10512135
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UGRD
| 3 CR
Further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during surgical procedures. PREREQUISITES: 10512131 Surgical Interventions 1, 10512133 Surgical Technology Clinical 2
10512136
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UGRD
| 3 CR
During this clinical course the student will function relatively independently. Serves as a transition from a student perspective to an employee by utilizing advanced skills for an entry level Surgical Technologist. COREQUISITES: 10512135 Surgical Technology Clinical 3, 10512142 Surgical Interventions II
10512142
|
UGRD
| 4 CR
Expands knowledge of core and specialty surgical procedures by incorporating pathophysiology, diagnostic interventions, health sciences, and surgical techniques. PREREQUISITES: 10512131 Surgical Interventions 1, 10512133 Surgical Technology Clinical 2

General Education Courses

10801136
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UGRD
| 3 CR
This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents. . This course focuses on writing-intensive practices and meets expectations of High Impact Practice courses. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10801196
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UGRD
| 3 CR
Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. This course focuses on writing-intensive practices and meets expectations of High Impact Practice courses. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10806177
|
UGRD
| 4 CR
Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients. This course includes a one-credit lab component that supports the course objectives. (This course also provides the foundation, and is prerequisite to, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology.) NOTE: Successful completion of a chemistry course within the last five years is highly recommended.
10806179
|
UGRD
| 4 CR
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology is the second semester in a two-semester sequence in which normal human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Instructional delivery within a classroom and laboratory setting. Experimentation within a science lab will include analysis of cellular metabolism, the individual components of body systems such as the nervous, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and urinary. Continued examination of homeostatic mechanisms and their relationship to fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and blood. Integration of genetics to human reproduction and development are also included in this course. PREREQUISITE: 10806177 General Anatomy and Physiology, preferably within the last five years.
10806197
|
UGRD
| 4 CR
Examines microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, growth and the relationship between humans and microbes. Addresses disease production, epidemiology, host defense mechanisms and the medical impact of microbes. Presents the role of microbes in the environment, industry, and biotechnology. This course includes a one-credit lab component that supports the course objectives. Students in this college transfer course will complete a scholarly research/academic assignment. PREREQUISITE: 10806177 General Anatomy and Physiology, preferably within the last five years or 10806105 Principles of Animal Biology. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10809172
|
UGRD
| 3 CR
This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context. Students will complete a global awareness project. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).
10809198
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UGRD
| 3 CR
This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development. Students will complete a global awareness project. NOTE: This course is recognized for general education transfer as part of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System/Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Universal Credit Transfer Agreement (UCTA).

Total Credits: 65


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