Surgical First Assistant Practicum ((4 credit hours))

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Involves advanced training in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases of surgery. Exposes student to a wide variety of surgical procedures. Emphasizes surgical anatomy, along with critical thinking skills, in every surgical procedure under the supervision of a surgeon who is responsible for overseeing the clinical educational experience of the student. Practicum: 4 credits (360 contact hours).