Catalog Info
Effective Term
Winter 2017
WebAdvisor Title
Surgical Techniques I
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Laboratory course designed to develop basic aseptic and sterile techniques used in the perioperative care of the surgical patient. This course focuses on the surgical scrub, gowning and gloving, setting up a sterile field, draping, handling of surgical instruments, and surgical counts. Students practice techniques in a guided lab setting.
Pre-requisites
SRG-101, AH-100, BIO-135, BIO-233
Co-requisites
SRG-120, SRG-160
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
No