AHS 102 - Surgical Technology II

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

This course is a continuation of Surgical Technology I. Knowledge and techniques basic to effective performance as a scrubbed team member in the operating room will be stressed. An intense review of the surgical specialties focuses on the normal structure and function of body parts, with discussion of common disorders requiring surgical intervention. Preparation and use of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures are reviewed. The responsibility of the surgical technologist in the care and safety of the patient during the general and specialty fields of surgery will be elaborated. The role of the unsterile circulating team member is reviewed as the concepts of teamwork, consideration and cooperation of the surgical team are explored. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the responsibilities of the surgical technologist in assisting the registered nurse circulator as a technician circulator during a surgical procedure. Identify surgical interventions, instruments sutures and accessory items used during the following: hernia repair; breast surgery; thyroid and parathyroid surgery; surgery of the biliary tract, pancreas and spleen; gastroinstestinal surgery; gynecological surgery; genitourinary surgery; thoracic surgery; vascular surgery; cardiac surgery; neurosurgery; ENT; and orthopedic surgery. Prerequisites: AHS 100, AHS 101 4 Credits 4 Weekly Lecture Hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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