Introduction to Surgical Technology ((3 credit hours))

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Provides a brief overview of the history of surgery and an in-depth introduction of the role and responsibilities of the surgical technologists, an integral health care professional in the delivery of perioperative patient care and surgical services; including professional responsibilities, developing a professional resume, legal and ethical considerations, interpersonal relationships and communication skills. Introduces the basics of biomedical science and identifying information resources. Introduces all-hazards preparation for the surgical technologist, basic principles of aseptic technique, sterilization, surgical scrub, gown and gloving and basic instruments used in surgery along with correlating the impact of microbiology in relationship to the practice of sterile technique and infection control in the operative setting. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).