ST 107 - Surgical Technology II

Institution:

West Virginia Northern Community College

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in ST 104. Advanced surgical and diagnostic techniques are taught. Emphasis continues to be placed on the principles of asepsis and their applications. Anesthetics, drugs and solutions will be introduced to students as a keyboard of those used in the surgical and related departments. The student will see a connection between the medications and the procedures. Calculations of drugs and solutions, using the metric system and the pouring and measuring of solutions are taught so students can effectively assist the surgeon, anesthesiologist or circulating nurse in the operating room. Students must register for a lecture and laboratory section. Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours in a campus laboratory and/or hospital setting.

Credits:

0.00 - 9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvncc.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 233-5900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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