Catalog 2024 - 2025

STS 2365C Professionalism in Surgical Services

In this course, students explore, simulate, and apply the principles of professionalism and leadership as necessary for the surgical technologist to perform effectively in their role within healthcare organizations. The course expands the foundational knowledge of ethics and legal issues and then progresses through theory on moral reasoning, human value development and the bio-psychosocial needs of the patient. Employability skills and career readiness are central themes of the course.
3 credits

Prerequisites

STS 1302, STS 1177C, STS 1340C, STS 1380C, and STS 1947L, all with grade of "C" or higher

Corequisites

STS 2323C