CSFA 2502 — Surgical Laboratory Practicum 6 Credit Hours
Students will be introduced to the perioperative scope of practice of surgical first assistant. Learning competencies will be introduced and tested. Competencies include demonstration of incision types, step-by-step elements of the surgical procedures, concepts of minimally invasive surgical procedures, wound closure, drains, catheter insertion, tourniquet application, dressing application, knot tying, and advanced suturing for a variety of injuries, surgeries, and incisions. (3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 8 clinical hours)