AHST 220 - Preparing for board Certification

Institution:

Yakima Valley Community College

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Description:

2 credits quarters: S The first of two courses that will prepare the surgical technology student to successfully participate in the National Board Certification Examination. The course will review all subjects relating to surgical technology with an emphasis on test-taking strategies and skills. Topics covered will include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology and infection control, pharmacology and anesthesia, biomedical science and technology, the surgical patient and the surgical environment, wound management and asepsis, instrumentation and equipment, case preparation, and the professional aspects of surgical technology. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program and prior or concurrent enrollment in AHST 201 and 202

Credits:

2.00

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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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