Surgical First Assistant Practicum ((3 credit hours))

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Involves advanced training in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases of surgery. Exposes student to 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: 3.0 credits (270 contact hours).