SURG1030 — Fundamentals of Surgical Technology
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Surgical Technology Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 12 Credit(s) This course teaches the role and responsibility of the surgical technologist in effective communication, legal, ethical, and moral aspects of care, preparation of the patient for surgery, preparation of the OR for surgery, aseptic techniques, patient care procedures, environmental safety, and supply/equipment preparation and use. This course is for surgical technologist only and will not meet the needs for any other allied health or nursing program. UG 10 Lab Hour(s) 6 Lecture Hour(s); 8 Practicum Hour(s); Required Perform and assess psychomotor skills at the “manipulation” level. Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term 2. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient-care concepts. Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term 3. Describe role, function, and relationship of the surgical technologist to other members of the surgical team. Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term 4. Discuss physical and psychosocial responses of an individual undergoing surgical intervention. Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term 5. Compare and contrast responsibility of the surgical technologist in preparation of patient and OR for surgery. Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term 6. Prepare supplies used in OR. Unit exam, quizzes – throughout the term 7. Differentiate and apply aseptic technique principles with emphasis on sterilization, disinfection, and infecti
Prerequisites: BIOL1550