STE 1021Surgical Instruments I

Catalog

Introduces the history and materials used in the manufacture of surgical instruments, as well as the methods used to maintain, clean, and sterilize surgical instrumentation and equipment. Students will learn supplies, equipment, and the names, category, and use of instrumentation used in general, obstetric and gynecologic, otorhinolaryngology, oral, maxillofacial, plastic, reconstructive and ophthalmic surgical specialties. This course is the first of two courses.