This course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of the role of a surgical assistant in a surgical
clinic practice. It will provide an overview of the office flow and the skills required to support the
practice; including skills required to prepare patients for an office exam, assisting on office procedures,
and completing the appointment. Students will gain insight on the required steps that are taken to move
from scheduling the surgical procedure in the clinic to performing the surgical procedure in the
operating room. Emphasis will be placed on learning to navigate through the EPIC electronic medical
records system to ensure a smooth transition from student to employee. Skills lab practice and clinical
observation for various specialties will be included.
Prerequisites
All previously required and concurrent courses per the academic plan or with consent of the faculty including completion of surgical technology academic program/certificate. Must have challenged a national surgical technology certification exam at least once.