AH 230 - Surgical Technician Clinical Practice 1 P- 13.5 Cr

Institution:

Mohawk Valley Community College

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Description:

In this course, students are partnered with experienced Surgical Technicians and are expected to transition from an observer to an active role during surgical procedures. Primary surgical specialties are the focus, e.g.,General Surgery,OB/GYN,Orthopedic,Otorhinolaryngology, and Genitourinary. Surgical interventions include special patient care considerations, room setups, anesthesia, positioning, skin prep, draping, incision and approach, supplies, equipment instrumentation, procedural steps, counts, dressing materials, specimen care, and postoperative destination and care. Prerequisites: BI106 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1,MR103 MedicalTerminology, HC100 Introduction to Healthcare,AH120 SurgicalTechnician Clinical Seminar, and AH130 Fundamentals for SurgicalTechnicians. Corequisites: BI107 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 and AH220 SurgicalTechnician Skills Surgical Procedures.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 792-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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