SUR 110 - Surgical & Central Service Technology 1

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

This course acquaints the student with the Operating Room and Central Service. The student is introduced to the surgical environment, the history of surgery, legal and ethical responsibilities of the health care professional, professionalism and human relationships, computers, robotics and physics as they relate to surgery and Central Service. Emphasis is placed on asepsis, infection control, basic instrumentation, sterilization, disinfection and basic patient care skills. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Acceptance into the CST or SUR programs.  

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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