Surgical Technology IV

Catalog description

This course serves as an orientation to various other surgical specialties including: neurosurgery, orthopedic, cardiac, trauma and emergency surgery. The course will introduce students to each anatomical system with a focused review of pathology specific to the procedures performed. The instrumentation specific to each specialty will be discussed. The course will include simulated surgical setups specific to each surgical specialty. The course will review content for the certification exam and offer students the tools needed to succeed in the workforce. Student also will be exposed to resume writing and interview techniques. OPEN ONLY Open only to matriculated Surgical Technology students. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 205 Microbiology and SURG 201 Surgical Technology III .