Intro to Surg Tech/Anesthesia

Catalog description

Introduction to Surgical Technology and Anesthesia introduces the broad field of surgical technology. This introductory course has six basic sections: (1) General introductory information, (2) Perioperative patient care including anesthesia and medication handling, (3) Communication, teamwork, leadership, and management techniques, (4) The surgical patient and special patient populations, (5) Physical environment and safety standards, (6) Legal concepts, risk management, and ethical issues. (2.5/1.5) Prerequisites: HSC 203 - Sterile Processing Fundamentals, BIO 173 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II, PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology, and MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment.