SUR 240 - Surgical Technology 4

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

This course expands on the theoretical foundations of SUR 110 Surgical and Central Service Technology 1, SUR 120 Surgical Technology 2 and SUR 230 Surgical Technology 3. Emphasis is placed on complex surgical procedures, utilization of surgical microscopes, care and handling of microsurgical instruments, advanced patient care concepts, all-hazards preparation and employability skills. Specialty areas include cardiac, peripheral vascular and thoracic surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, oral surgery, neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric surgery, procedures involving organ procurement and transplant, surgical oncology, trauma surgery and patients with special needs. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

6.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SUR 230 

Corequisites:

 SUR 241C  

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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