Through a partnership with UPMC School of Surgical Technology, Erie County Community College's Surgical Technology Program prepares students to perform various activities to assist doctors during surgery, including sterilizing and setting up equipment, positioning patients for procedures, handing instruments to doctors during surgery, and preparing the operating room for patients. Program graduates leave school prepared for entry-level work at one of the UPMC facilities in Erie County, in other locations in PA, Maryland, and New York, and internationally in Italy and Ireland.
Outcomes
- Use appropriate ethical and professional values when providing surgical technology services to diverse populations.
- Perform appropriate activities to prepare patients for surgery utilizing the principles of aseptic technique, critical thinking, and problem solving in adapting to the changing surgical environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize the surgical field, while considering the physiology and urgency of the patient care needs.
- Incorporate technical skills to assemble and operate instruments, equipment, and supplies for the delivery of patient care during all specialties of surgery.
- Integrate knowledge from the required courses within this program to the role of the surgical technologist in caring for diverse clients.
I. First Semester
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 102 | Mathematical Concepts | 3 |
| BIO 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| HSC 110 | Medical Terminology & Body Systems | 4 |
| FYE 101 | First Year Experience | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
II. Second Semester
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| CIS 100 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| COM 201 | Effective Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Microbiology | 4 |
III. Third Semester
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SUR 100 | Surgical Theory I | 6 |
| SUR 200 | Surgical Theory II | 6 |
IV. Fourth Semester
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| SUR 120 | Surgical Procedures I | 6 |
| SUR 220 | Surgical Procedures II | 6 |
| SUR 270 | Clinical Externship | 7 |
V. Fifth Semester
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| SUR 271 | Clinical Externship | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: 71 Hours
This information is for planning purposes only. EC3 will make every effort to offer the most updated curriculum information above but reserves the right to change, add, and cancel course offerings. Please check with your assigned advisor for the most updated class information.
