Surgical Technology I

Catalog description

This course will provide an in-depth introduction to the role and responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist as an important professional in the delivery of surgical health care services. Introduction to the surgical environment will include professional responsibilities, legal and ethical considerations and basic surgical environment safety. Introduction to the principles of aseptic technique to include surgical asepsis, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, sterilization, disinfection, and operating room sanitation are explored. Direct patient care interventions to include positioning, prepping, draping techniques, and related operative procedures. Introduction to anesthesia and pharmacological considerations for patient surgical care are investigated. The surgical use of instrumentation and common surgical supplies are investigated. Students will be exposed to lecture, discussion, seminar, and recitation educational experiences all in support of direct patient care laboratory, practicum, and clinical applications in a variety of hospital-based surgery units.