SURG 1011 - Clinical Practicum I

5 Credits
5 Lab Hours

Course consists of one eight-week supervised clinical rotation (33.5 hr/week) during which students will complete comprehensive orientation to clinical practica, practice the skills necessary to perform the duties of a surgical technologist in the scrub role, develop professional behaviors while in the operating room environment, and learn to adequately document their experiences in their Practica. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in courses to meet requirements for enrollment in subsequent courses. A grade of “C” or above in all Surgical Technology curriculum courses must be earned prior to graduation. Prerequisite(s): Program application, interview and instructor permission, completed health and program documentation including background check. Also BIOL 1000, BIOL 1004, SURG 1001, SURG 1002, SURG 1003, SURG 1004, SURG 1005, and SURG 1006. Corequisite(s): SURG 1010, SURG 1012.

Semester Availability: Fall, Spring

Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

Syllabus

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