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Surgical Technology

Overview Courses

The Surgical Technology program teaches students the skills necessary to become a Surgical Technologist. Surgical Technologists are employed in hospitals, surgery centers, and physician's offices to deliver patient care before, during, and after surgery. Cosumnes River College's program combines academic and clinical instruction, including preparing surgical instruments, passing them to the surgeon, and handling specialized equipment.

Dean Kris Hubbard
Phone (916) 691-7390
Email hubbark@crc.losrios.edu

Surgical Technology (SURG) Courses

SURG 100 Introduction to Surgical Technology

Units:2
Hours:36 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course provides an introduction to the field of Surgical Technology. Students will learn the typical duties of a surgical technologist, the roles and functions of the surgical team, the legal regulations and ethical implications of surgical technology, and the various facilities where surgical technologists are employed. Students will also be introduced to the desired qualities and characteristics of a successful surgical technologist. Additionally, the CRC Surgical Technology Program specifics will be discussed, including the application process and entrance requirements.

SURG 105 Basic Sciences for Surgical Technologists

Units:5
Hours:90 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Formal acceptance to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the established application process.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course will review the basic sciences of human anatomy and physiology related to surgical procedures, common disease states that require surgical intervention, and the concepts of microbiology involved in surgical procedures. The course will also cover typical medications used during and after surgery, as well as basic physics as it applies to operating room procedures and practices. This course is designed for students who have been officially accepted to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the formal application process.

SURG 110 Surgical Patient Care Concepts

Units:5
Hours:90 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Acceptance to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the formal application process.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course provides the student with a theoretical and practical understanding of the technology and practices used in caring for a patient undergoing a surgical procedure. Additional material covers the structure and function of various surgical facilities. This course is designed for students who have been officially accepted to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the formal application process.

SURG 112 Surgical Skills Lab

Units:5
Hours:270 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Corequisite:SURG 110
Enrollment Limitation:Acceptance to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the formal application process.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This laboratory course is the hands-on portion of the program where students will learn the clinical skills required to demonstrate competency in the operating room as a surgical technologist. This course is designed for students who have been officially accepted to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the formal application process.

SURG 115 Surgical Specialties

Units:4
Hours:72 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Formal acceptance to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the program application process.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course covers the most common procedures and equipment utilized by the surgical technologist during specialty surgery. These specialties include neurosurgery, vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery and others. This course will also help prepare the student for the national certification exam. This course is designed for students who have been officially accepted to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the formal application process.

SURG 120 Surgical Technology Practicum I

Units:5
Hours:9 hours LEC; 240 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Formal acceptance to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the program application process.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course provides the student with hands-on experience in the surgical suite caring for patients under the supervision of a surgical technologist or a registered nurse. They will also gain experience in patient and staff interaction and communication. This course is designed for students who have been officially accepted to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the formal application process.

SURG 122 Surgical Technology Practicum II

Units:4.5
Hours:240 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Formal acceptance to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the program application process.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course provides the student with additional hands-on experience in the operating room under the supervision of a surgical technologist or other licensed surgical practitioner. They will gain experience in patient care and the role of the surgical technologist within the surgical field. This course will also help prepare the student for the national certification examination. This course is designed for students who have been officially accepted to the CRC Surgical Technology program through the formal application process.

SURG 299 Experimental Offering in Surgical Technology

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This is the experimental courses description.

SURG 499 Experimental Offering in Surgical Technology

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This is the experimental courses description.