AHST 135 - Surgical Competencies I

Institution:

Yakima Valley Community College

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Description:

5 credits quarters: W The second of two surgical competency courses, the course explores the surgical technologist's role in caring for the operative patient. Topics include intraoperative case management, patient monitoring during surgery, methods of hemostasis and blood replacement, emergency situations, specimen collection and care, tissue approximation, surgical dressings, wound rains and wound healing, post-anesthesia recovery, surgical documentation, and decontamination and disinfection. Also covered are instrument processing, sterile storage and distribution, instrument wrapping and labeling, postoperative case management, room cleanup, issues related to death and dying, discharge planning, and health and wellness. Prerequisite: AHST 125 and acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.yvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 574-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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