SURT - 2250 Surgical Procedures III

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Surgical Technology program, and SURT-1030, SURT-1070, SURT-1100, SURT-1100L, SURT-1125, SURT-2050, and SURT-2050L
Co-requisite(s): SURT-2080, SURT-2090, and SURT-2210
This course is an orientation to specific surgical specialties including pulmonary, thoracic, vascular, cardiac, pediatric, and trauma surgeries. The course will also include all-hazards preparation as it relates to competencies specific to healthcare and public infrastructure and the role of the surgical technologist in the event of a disaster. Students gain knowledge relative to anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic tests, equipment, instruments, supplies, surgical procedures and interventions, and surgical patient care concepts in the pre-, intra-, and postoperative phases of care relative to the practice of surgical technology and in accordance with the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology 7th edition per requirements for program accreditation.

Credits: 2
Lecture Classroom Hours: 30