May 02, 2026  
2026-2027 CNM Catalog, Volume 58 
    
2026-2027 CNM Catalog, Volume 58

SURG 1110 - Introduction to Surgical Technology I

3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: BIOL 2210  + BIOL 2210L  + BIOL 2225  + BIOL 2225L  +  (ENGL 1110  or ENGL 1110P ) + HITP 1125  + SURG 1111  + (BPCS 1092  or [NUAS 1110  + NUAS 1115  + NUAS 1110L ]) +  COMM 2120  + Mathematics Requirement )
Pre- or corequisite: HLED 1117  
Corequisite: SURG 1110L  
Course provides instruction on Sterile Processing Technician roles and responsibilities, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, infection control, decontamination, medical terminology, sterilization, sterile storage, preparation packaging & instrumentation, and inventory control.

Note(s):
  • Requires a grade of B or higher in SURG 1111
  • Previously ST 1010. Read more.  

Theory Hours: 45