Surgical Directed Practice IV

Catalog description

Provides advanced experiences in the clinical setting under the direct supervision of a Surgical Technologist or other appropriate assigned personnel by the hospital coordinator. The focus is on Level 3 core cases in the areas of general, gynecological, genitourinary, orthopedics, and ENT. Level 2 and 3 specialty cases in the areas of ophthalmic, vascular, reconstructive, neuro, thoracic, cardiac and organ transplant are offered when available to the student. The student has the opportunity to apply theory learned in the laboratory and lecture in this setting. A weekly reflection is required as well as visitation by faculty. Co-requisite: SUR 202