SUR 109 - Basic Operative Procedures

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Surgical Technologist Program code 385

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course introduces the student to basic types of surgical procedures with a primary focus on the sequential steps involved in these procedures. Surgical anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology will be addressed relative to basic surgical intervention. Students will become familiar with instrumentation, anticipatory skills, surgical asepsis, and surgical conscience.

Department Consent: Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None