通过课堂教学, 实验室观察与实习, 以及临床经验, 这个全职, 副学士学位课程培养学生与外科医生密切合作, 麻醉医师, 注册护士, 和其他外科人员一起在手术室里为病人提供护理. 该课程使学生能够操作这些仪器, 供应, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure; to understand the procedures being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon; to have the necessary knowledge and ability to provide quality patient care during the operative procedure and to maintain sterile technique. 从第二学期开始，学生将有四个学期的临床经验.