SURG 1302 Surgical Technology Clinical I

(0-0-6) 1 Credits UN

This is a course designed to provide the student with a solid introduction to the operating room and its routines. This course functions to expand knowledge gained in the Introduction to Surgical Technology Course and support the knowledge being gained in Surgical Technology - Scrub Role Course and Surgical Technology - Circulator Role Course. By working in the clinical setting of the surgical suite, the student will become familiar with the health care facility and its ancillary departments. While in Central Sterile Supply Processing the student will become familiar with instrument handling as well as handling of supplies. Also included in this course are tasks of surgery personnel such as the orderly/aide/attendant, anesthesia, circulator, and postanesthesia care unit as well as the surgical technologist. The student will begin the task of performing the 120 cases required to complete the entire Surgical Technology Program once the Clinical Skills Practicum for SURG 1211 and SURG 1321 are passed.
Pre-requisite(s): SURG 1211, SURG 1321 Concurrency: None Co-requisite(s): None