— Theory and Fundamentals

Catalog description

Introduces the framework and environment for the practice of Surgical Technology (ST). Focuses on safety through the impact of sterile technique and sterilization practices, patient care, anesthesia, 'all hazards', and introduces the use of therapeutic communication, professionalism, group process, and critical thinking. Students will be continuing on with specialty instrumentation, surgical equipment, supplies, sutures, stapling devices, as well as the care, handling, use and assembly of instruments and equipment. During laboratory exercise, students will be introduced to the layout of the operating room suite, sterile and sub-sterile areas. Demonstrate role of the ST in the preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative environment. Lab competencies will be assessed in aseptic technique, surgical hand preparation, gowning and gloving techniques, opening of room for surgery, set ups, counting and passing. Offered: Fall Prerequisites: BHS 1390 , SRG 1050 Corequisites: BIO 1110 .