SURTK130 — Pharmacology for Surgical Tech
1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program. This course is a study of pharmacology and anesthesia. This course will deal with all aspects of pharmacology: drug sources, forms, nomenclature, route of administration, classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug handling techniques, identification, supplies needed, transfer of medications to the sterile field, commonly used medications, general anesthesia, nerve conduction blocks, history, and team member roles during anesthesia. One lecture hour per week.