SURT - 2050 Surgical Procedures II

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program, and SURT-1030, SURT-1100, and SURT-1100L
Co-requisite(s): SURT-1070, SURT-1125, and SURT-2050L
This course is an orientation to environmental hazards, disaster preparedness, and surgical specialties including surgery of the neck, eyes, and oral maxillofacial regions; plastic surgery; reconstructive surgery; orthopedics; and neurosurgery. Students gain knowledge relative to anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic tests, equipment, instruments, supplies, surgical procedures, and interventions. Topics also include surgical patient care concepts in the pre-, intra-, and postoperative phases of care.

Course content is delivered in accordance with the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology 7th edition as required for program accreditation.

Credits: 4
Lecture Classroom Hours: 60