Introduction to Surgical Technology SURG 1010

Prerequisites: BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114L, BIOL 2117L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1101, MATH 1111

8 Credits
Provides an overview of the surgical technology profession and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to successfully participate on a surgical team. Topics include: introduction to preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative principles of surgical technology, professionalism, and health care facility information. (There are surgical procedures that are similar as far as procedural steps, instrumentation, supplies, patient position, etc. This is referred to as the ''Co-Related Procedures Concept.'' The purpose of using the Co-Related Procedures Concept is to provide the instructor additional time to teach surgical procedures as well as avoid repetition.)

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