100 Introduction to Tissue Banking
5 Cr. Hrs.
Framework and environment for the
practice of Tissue Banking. Introduces
the use of communication, group process,
and critical thinking in the tissue banking
environment. Focuses on safety through
surgical sterile technique, overview and
history of tissue banking, quality systems,
and the ethical and regulatory requirements
set by the American Association of
Tissue Banking (AATB), FDA, and related
regulatory agencies. Four lecture, three lab
hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to majors

101 Tissue Banking I 5 Cr. Hrs.
Techniques for preparing the environment
for tissue recovery to take place including
surgical instrumentation, supplies,
equipment, and quality controls. Discusses
quality control measures used throughout
tissue recovery and processing procedures.
Applies these techniques to basic tissue
recovery. Four lecture, three lab hours
per week.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to majors

111 Surgical Technology Fundamentals
6 Cr. Hrs.
Discusses the framework and environment
for the practice of Surgical Technology.
Introduces the use of therapeutic communication,
group process, and critical thinking
in perioperative care. Focuses on safety
through preoperative preparation, asepsis,
and an overview of anesthesia. Four lecture,
four clinical hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 161 and COM 206 and
ALH 103 and HIM 121 and ENG 111

112 Surgical Process 10 Cr. Hrs.
Establishes the techniques for preparing
the operating room, instruments, supplies,
and the equipment to be used
during a surgical
procedure. Applies these techniques
to basic abdominal surgeries. Five lecture,
sixteen directed practice hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 162 and PSY 119 and
SUT 111

201 Tissue Banking II 8 Cr. Hrs.
Role transition to beginning Tissue Banking
Technology practitioner. Emphasizes
a common systematic approach to all tissue
recovery and processing procedures.
Introduces Tissue Banking Technologist’s
role on recovery and processing teams in
all related environments. Sixteen clinical
hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to majors

202 Tissue Bank Certification Review
4 Cr. Hrs.
Preparation for the future graduate of
the Tissue Banking Technology certifi-
cate program to take the Certified Tissue
Bank Specialist (CTBS) exam given by the
American Association of Tissue Banks
(AATB). Detailed information of the AATB
requirements of tissue banks that store,
distribute, recover, and process human
tissue. Includes preparation for the CTBS
exam through review of all previous course
work.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to majors

211 Surgical Procedures I 10 Cr. Hrs.
Discusses specific surgical procedures of
the gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive
systems. Adapts surgical care
concepts to geriatric and pediatric patients.
Correlates intraoperative procedures with
postoperative care. Five lecture, sixteen
directed practice hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 205 and SUT 112 and
ALH 104

212 Surgical Procedures II 10 Cr. Hrs.
Discusses ophthalmic, ear/ nose/throat,
head and neck, oral, plastic, and vascular
surgical procedures. Explains the role of
the scrub technologist when intraoperative
emergencies occur. Five lecture, sixteen
directed practice hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ALH 201 and MAT 106 and
SUT 211

213 Surgical Procedures III 11 Cr. Hr.
Discusses specific orthopedic, neurological,
and thoracic surgical procedures. Examines
immediate post-anesthesia care.
Five lecture, nineteen directed practice
hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ALH 220 and ENG 112 and
SUT 212

220 Surgical Technology Role Transition
10 Cr. Hrs.
Focuses on role transition to beginning
surgical technology practitioner. Emphasizes
a common systematic approach to
all surgeries. Introduces surgical technologist’s
role on specialty teams, as second
circulator, in ambulatory surgery centers,
and in pediatrics. Five lecture, twenty-five
directed practice hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): SUT 213 and ALH elective

297 Special Topics in Surgical
Technology R 0.5 - 6 Cr. Hrs.
Provides the opportunity to receive credit
for career related courses, workshops, or
customized learning experiences. Topics
include current practices and special interest
topics in perioperative health care.