SURT 116 Surgical Pharmacology
This course is a review of pharmacokinetics as well as pharmacodynamics of common drugs used in each surgical specialty. The course also allows for discussion of drug regulations, therapeutic levels, military time, and dosage calculations. There will be discussion and/or research of anti-infective agents, antibiotic therapy, contrast media, dyes, diuretics, anti-neoplastic chemotherapy agents, as well as drugs that affect the blood clotting, fluid balance and irrigation fluids. This course also offers a comprehensive study of peri-anesthesia methods, agents, and techniques used in the surgical settings including: local, regional and general anesthetic agents. Patient monitoring is discussed and demonstrated including normal patient values. Blood replacement and IV fluids are researched. Anesthesia complications including bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, transfusion reaction, laryngospasm, cardiac arrest and malignant hyperthermia are discussed. Airway management, respiratory emergencies, allergic reactions, and cardiac arrest are discussed. CPR re-certification is offered at the end of the course.
Prerequisite
Admission to the Surgical Technician program
SURT 116Surgical Pharmacology
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
Admission to the Surgical Technician program
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is a review of pharmacokinetics as well as pharmacodynamics of common drugs used in each surgical specialty. The course also allows for discussion of drug regulations, therapeutic levels, military time, and dosage calculations. There will be discussion and/or research of anti-infective agents, antibiotic therapy, contrast media, dyes, diuretics, anti-neoplastic chemotherapy agents, as well as drugs that affect the blood clotting, fluid balance and irrigation fluids. This course also offers a comprehensive study of peri-anesthesia methods, agents, and techniques used in the surgical settings including: local, regional and general anesthetic agents. Patient monitoring is discussed and demonstrated including normal patient values. Blood replacement and IV fluids are researched. Anesthesia complications including bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, transfusion reaction, laryngospasm, cardiac arrest and malignant hyperthermia are discussed. Airway management, respiratory emergencies, allergic reactions, and cardiac arrest are discussed. CPR re-certification is offered at the end of the course.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify the body’s anatomical structures and determine the difference between normal and abnormal (surgical) anatomy.
- Demonstrate competence in written and oral use of medical terminology.
- Complete NBSTSA certification exam with a passing grade
- Understand the types of medication and anesthesia used in the operating room setting
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Summative and Formative Assessments are used in this course.