SUR 284 - Principles of Surgical Assisting

Institution:

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

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Description:

Introduces the student to the theory involved in surgical assisting; Incorporates anatomy, surgical techniques, aseptic techniques, draping, positioning, suturing, safety, and duties of the surgical team. Prerequisite: Program admission. Student must be a certified Surgical Technologist or an RN with operating room experience OR consent. Corequisite: SUR 280 & SUR 295. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu

Phone Number:

(270) 769-2371

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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