Surgical Techniques I

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<h3><span style="color: #993300;"><em>MUST BE IN THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM TO TAKE THIS COURSE</em></span></h3> This course is designed to enable the students to become skilled in assisting with the preparation, transportation, positioning, and anesthesia of the surgical patient. Ethical, legal, and moral issues are discussed, as well as considerations for the care of special populations of patients, all hazards preparation & emergency situations. It also includes the study of safety and economy in the operating room, duties of the scrub and circulating technologist; surgical asepsis & sterilization techniques; care of specimens; supplies, instruments and special equipment used in surgery. Critical thinking, leadership, and employability sills are also covered.