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Workplace foundations · Lesson 1
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Surgical Support Tech
Supports perioperative teams with patient transport, room turnover, supplies and equipment readiness.
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Industry-recognized credentials
Training sites · Detroit
Local employers · Detroit & Southeast Michigan
- Henry Ford Health
- Corewell Health
- Detroit Medical Center
- Trinity Health Michigan
- Michigan Medicine
- Ascension Michigan
Related classes
- Foundations of Medicine and Health Science
- Structure and Functions of the Human Body
How this program works: Each lesson follows a mastery-learning path: watch a short video, work through the learning module, practice every learning component as a hands-on activity, apply it in a written response (with optional AI coach feedback), then take a quiz with hints and explanations. Your quiz score earns your level — Novice (under 50%), Emerging (50–74%), Proficient (75–99%) or Advanced (100%). You need at least Emerging to move on, and module levels average your lesson levels. Lessons unlock in order — finish Module 1 to start Module 2, and all lessons to unlock the credential capstone.
Module 1 · Workplace foundations
Workplace foundations · Lesson 2
Self Management & Advocacy
Workplace foundations · Lesson 3
Reliability
Workplace foundations · Lesson 4
Communication
Workplace foundations · Lesson 5
Creativity and Adaptability
Workplace foundations · Lesson 6
Critical Thinking
Workplace foundations · Lesson 7
Organization and Planning
Workplace foundations · Lesson 8
Cultural Competence
Module 2 · Technical skills
Complete all Module 1 lessons to unlock technical training.
Technical skill · Lesson 9
Surgical Room Preparation
Technical skill · Lesson 10
Instrument Identification and Handling
Technical skill · Lesson 11
Surgical Supply and Equipment Transport
Technical skill · Lesson 12
Infection Control and Safety Protocols
Technical skill · Lesson 13
Communication and Team Support
Module 3 · Credential capstone
Credential readiness plan
Complete every lesson to unlock your capstone.
Related technical instruction
| Course | Provider | What you'll learn | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Medicine and Health Science | CTE Course | Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that may have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, research processes and bioinformatics. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses. | |
| Structure and Functions of the Human Body | CTE Course | Students in this laboratory science course study the structure and functions of the human body, including cellular biology and histology. Systematic study involves homeostatic mechanisms of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous systems and special senses. |