STS 1307 - Surgical Equipment and Instrumentation STS 1307 - Surgical Equipment and Instrumentation 3 cr. hrs. This course prepares you for the scrub role during surgical procedures, identification of basic surgical instrumentation, passing of the instruments, proper care, reprocessing of instruments following a surgical procedure, and utilizing equipment in the operating room. You will also learn about surgical wounds, proper tissue handling techniques, wound closure, wound healing, suture material, and stapling devices. You must complete this course with a grade of C or higher in order to start the clinical rotations. Course Designations: (OA)