SUR 104 Introduction to Surgical Technology

This course prepares students to apply knowledge of the surgical technologist roles and responsibilities, professional relationships, and the psychological needs of the surgical patient; emphasis is placed on the operating environment. This course prepares the students to apply knowledge of safety in the workplace and basic safety techniques; including how to create and maintain a safe working environment. This course teaches aseptic procedures with emphasis placed on safety and division of duties when establishing a sterile field, scrubbing and donning of surgical attire, and gowning and gloving other team members. This course prepares students to apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical instruments, sutures, needles, sponges, drugs used during surgery, and dressings. Prepares students to apply knowledge of drainage systems and tubing, syringes and hypodermic needles, sponges and instruments counts.

Credits

4

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

4