SUR 130 - Principles of Surgical Pharmacology

Institution:

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

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Description:

Introduces the fundamental principles of the clinical use of drugs. Emphasizes the role and responsibility of the surgical technologist related to drugs, a review of basic mathematic skills, a thorough knowledge of the systems of measurement, and conversion and application of skills to perform dosage calculations. Presents information related to medicines in common use in the surgical setting. Prerequisite: [BIO 130 or BIO 135 or (BIO 137 and BIO 139)] and (AHS 115 or CLA 131 or OST 103) and (BIO 225 or BIO 227 or BIO 118 or AHS 130). Current CPR certification for Healthcare Professionals. All prerequisites must be achieved with a grade of C or greater. Corequisite or Prerequisite: [SUR 100 or (SUR 109 and SUR 110)] and SUR 101 and SUR 125. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours).

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu

Phone Number:

(270) 554-9200 ext 0

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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