SUR 232
Fundamentals of Surgl Tech Lab
Kirkwood Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Provides the opportunity to apply concepts and demonstrate skills related to the principles and techniques regarding preoperative case management for the surgical technologist in the scrub, second scrub and second circulating roles. Emphasizes basic concepts of aseptic technique, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, transporting, transferring, positioning, skin preparation and draping. Focuses on creating and maintaining a sterile field in order to provide optimal patient care in the surgical setting. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
CRFCR
2 openSeats: 9/11 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu · 9:00 AM – 3:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 11
- Location
- Linn Hall 2166
- Instructor
- Heather McKiness; Melissa Carnahan
Section notes
Reserved for Surgical Technology Accepts. A lab fee of $104 applies to this course.
OTFMC
7 openSeats: 1/8 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu · 3:00 – 9:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 11
- Location
- —
- Instructor
- Heather McKiness; Melissa Carnahan; Denise Paine
Section notes
Reserved for Surgical Technology Accepts. A lab fee of $104 applies to this course.
OTFNI
7 openSeats: 3/10 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu · 3:00 – 9:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 11
- Location
- Northeast Iowa Comm. College LAB
- Instructor
- Heather McKiness; Melissa Carnahan; Jessica Ambrosy
Section notes
Reserved for Surgical Technology Accepts. A lab fee of $104 applies to this course.
OTFIH
7 openSeats: 3/10 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu · 3:00 – 9:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 11
- Location
- Indian Hills Community College LAB
- Instructor
- Heather McKiness; Melissa Carnahan; Alayna Hegwood
Section notes
Reserved for Surgical Technology Accepts. A lab fee of $104 applies to this course.