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. Controversial topics are introduced for analysis and discussion.