Surgical Technology Fundamentals Lab ((3 credit hours))

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Provides opportunity for demonstration of skills required to prepare the patient, operating room, basic equipment, and supplies; and to function as a member of an operating room team. Incorporates OSHA safety standards, aseptic technique, and duties of both scrubbed and circulating technologist during a surgical procedure. CPR (for Healthcare Providers) must be completed prior to the first surgical technology skill practicum course and must remain current throughout the Surgical Technology Program. Laboratory: 3 credits (135 contact hours).