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• SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Continuation of SPAN 101 with increased emphasis on speaking and reading. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. (H&A) Prerequisite:    SPAN 101
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• SPAN 104: Spanish for Healthcare

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Focuses on the use of the Spanish language within the healthcare setting. This course addresses the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, drill-in structure and pronunciation, and the development of vocabulary. Aural-oral and reading skills are also introduced. Enrollment is restricted to students in the following programs: Cardiovascular Technology AS; Dental Assisting Certificate; Dental Hygiene AS; Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS; Human Services AA; Medical Assisting Certificate; Medical Laboratory Technician AS; Nursing AS; Practical Nursing Certificate; Radiologic Technology AS; Radiologic Informatics AAS; Respiratory Therapist AS; Social Services AA; and Surgical Technology AAS. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101. Or, permission of the Instructor. (H&A) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Review of the fundamentals of Spanish grammar; practice in conversation and composition; extensive reading and analysis of works of acknowledged literary and cultural merit. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. (H&A) Prerequisite:    SPAN 102
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• SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish II

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Continuation of SPAN 201. Further practice in oral and written skills; continued reading of works of literary and cultural merit. Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. (H&A) Prerequisite:    SPAN 201
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• SURG 101: Concepts in Surgical Technology

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to theories and concepts in the role of a surgical technologist. This course covers professionalism, communication, computer technology in the operating room, biomedical science, biopsychosocial needs of the surgical patient, ethical/legal issues specific to the perioperative setting, patient, and work place safety. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 105 with a grade of C or higher. Pre/Co-requisite: BIOL 121 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: BIOL 221. Prerequisite:    ( BIOL 105 or AH 105 ) & BIOL 121 & BIOL 221 Corequisite:    BIOL 121, BIOL 221
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• SURG 105: Pharmacology

  1.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces pharmacology for the surgical technologist. This course emphasizes pharmacologic principles in surgery, medications commonly utilized in the perioperative setting, and basic anesthesia concepts. Enrollment is restricted to students enrolled in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: MATH 055 (or MATH 051) or equivalent; BIOL 105 and 221 with grades of C or higher. Pre/Co-requisite: BIOL 122 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 105 or AH 105) & BIOL 221 & BIOL 122 & (MATH 055,051,091,103,104,110,113,114,119,121,122,125,202,203,204,220,221 or 222) Corequisite:    BIOL 122
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• SURG 110: Introduction to Surgical Technology

  5.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to the fundamentals of operating room techniques. This course emphasizes the principles and practices of asepsis and sterilization. Roles and responsibilities of the surgical technologist, and other surgical team members, are covered. Other topics include identification of common equipment, instruments and supplies; scrubbing; gowning; gloving; draping, and creating a sterile field. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 105, 122, 221, and SURG 101 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: SURG 105. Prerequisite:    ( BIOL 105 or AH 105 ) & BIOL 122 & BIOL 221 & SURG 101 & SURG 105 Corequisite:    SURG 105
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• SURG 111: Surgical Procedures I

  5.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Develops the concepts learned in SURG 101, 105, and 110. This is a lecture/laboratory course that covers the theory and practice for general, endoscopic, gynecological, obstetrical, genitourinary, otorhinolarynogology, maxillofacial and plastic surgical procedures with an emphasis on the steps of the procedure and instrumentation used for these interventions. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: SURG 105 and 110 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: SURG 210. Prerequisite:    SURG 105 & SURG 110 & SURG 210 Corequisite:    SURG 210
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• SURG 112: Surgical Procedures II

  5.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Expands the student's knowledge of surgical specialties and clinical practice. This lecture/laboratory course specifically addresses cardiovascular, thoracic, neurological, ophthalmic and orthopedic surgical procedures. Considerations for pediatric and geriatric procedures are also discussed. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: SURG 111 and 210 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: SURG 220. Prerequisite:    SURG 111 & SURG 210 & SURG 220 Corequisite:    SURG 220
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• SURG 210: Surgical Clinical Externship I

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Develops the concepts learned in SURG 101, 105, and 110. Students are assigned to affiliated health care organizations where they practice skills related to surgical techniques and principles. In addition, they participate actively as members of the surgical team and develop the skills necessary to scrub during surgical procedures under supervision. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Surgical Technology AAS program. Prerequisite: SURG 105 and 110 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    SURG 105 & SURG 110
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