Applied Surgical Technologies

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Theory Credit 2 Skills Laboratory/Clinical Practice 6 This course is the application of principles of asepsis and the role of the surgical technologist. Emphasis is placed on creating and maintaining a sterile environment, identification of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies, proper patient positioning for surgical procedures, and applying skills of intra-operative procedures. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to name and select basic surgical instruments, sup