Surgical First Assistant Pract

Catalog description

Involves advanced training in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases of surgery. Exposes student to wide variety of surgical procedures. Emphasis on advanced anatomical knowledge that is applied towards the surgical diagnosis, 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: 1 credit (90 contact hours)