Surgical Technology Internship & CST Exam Preparation

During the operating room experience portion of this course, emphasis is placed on developing practical application of knowledge of anatomy, pathology, diagnostic procedures and tests, special preoperative preparation, special instruments, supplies, and drugs, special equipment, intraoperative preparation, surgical procedure, prognosis, and postoperative care and complications for surgeries addressed in this course as well as previously completed SRG courses. The didactic portion is designed to investigate, discuss, and elaborate upon surgical technology principles and concepts. A review will be provided of the Surgical Technologist knowledge, skill, and abilities necessary to provide quality surgical patient care and to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Emphasis will be placed on preparation for the national certification exam in Surgical Technology. Test-taking strategies will be discussed and implemented with an in-depth review of application-level questions that require critical thinking skills.