SURT 104 Surgical Practice and Procedures

Study and practice designed to enable the student to become skilled in assisting with peri-operative surgical care of all patients including special populations. The course offers an in depth study of aseptic technique, disinfection and sterilization, case planning, transporting, positioning, prepping and draping surgical patients, care of and selection of surgical instruments, equipment, and surgical sponges. There is an in-depth study of wound healing, drains, wound closure and surgical dressings. The student will learn care of surgical specimen, lasers, robotics and diagnostic procedures. The student will learn and practice all aspects of peri-operative patient care in the required lab. In addition to the required lab hours, students must document 4 hours per week practicing skills in the lab.

Credits

5 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

40

Semester Contact Hours Lab

48

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

64

Prerequisite

Must be Surgical Technology Major

Corequisite

SURT 104L

SURT 104Surgical Practice and Procedures

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health Science and Human Services Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

5 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

40

Semester Contact Hours Lab

48

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

64

Prerequisite Narrative

Must be Surgical Technology Major

Corequisite Narrative

SURT 104L

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

Study and practice designed to enable the student to become skilled in assisting with peri-operative surgical care of all patients including special populations. The course offers an in depth study of aseptic technique, disinfection and sterilization, case planning, transporting, positioning, prepping and draping surgical patients, care of and selection of surgical instruments, equipment, and surgical sponges. There is an in-depth study of wound healing, drains, wound closure and surgical dressings. The student will learn care of surgical specimen, lasers, robotics and diagnostic procedures. The student will learn and practice all aspects of peri-operative patient care in the required lab. In addition to the required lab hours, students must document 4 hours per week practicing skills in the lab.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate infection control methods
  • Demonstrate the names and uses of general and specialty instruments
  • Gain knowledge of preoperative planning and case preparation
  • Understand the surgical patient as a unique individual (special populations)
  • Discuss diagnostic exams and oncologic procedures

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Formative and Summative Assessments will be utilized