Surgical Procedures II Lab

Catalog description

This course is designed to prepare students for specialty surgical procedures. Students will be provided with various demonstrations designed to implement real operating room practices. This lab course includes the completion of mock surgical core procedures to facilitate the student's ability to anticipate the steps of the procedure and permits the evaluation of the student's performance regarding the critical elements of the surgical technologist's responsibilities. Topics include surgical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, relevant equipment, supplies and techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery, maxillary/mandibular surgery, oral surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, thoracic and pulmonary surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, emergency trauma, and surgery for pediatrics. Depth of coverage will be determined by the current edition of the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists, published by the Association of Surgical Technologists.