STS 2131 - Surgical Specialties I STS 2131 - Surgical Specialties I The perioperative care of the individual patient including diagnostic procedures, relevant equipment, supplies, instrumentation, and techniques is incorporated throughout the course. Surgical incisions and tissue layers are studied as well as the correct order of steps for surgical procedures in the following specialty areas: general, obstetrics and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, orthopedic, and neurosurgical surgery. Depth of coverage will be determined by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists. Occupational (A.S. and A.A.S.)