STS 0255L - Surgical Procedures Clinical I

Institution:

Gulf Coast State College

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Description:

Prerequisite: STS 0155 and STS 0155L. Course is designed to prepare students for surgical procedures including the role of the scrub person including assisting team members to gown/ glove, draping the sterile field, medical weights and measures/medicines/ dosages, instrument identification and preparation, draping the patient, adhering to aseptic technique, sterilizing, chemical disinfection, preparing supplies and special equipment, passing instruments, supplies, and sutures to the surgeon, cutting sutures, holding retractors, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, instrument, sponge, and sharps count, administrative tasks and preparing operating room tables and lights. The role of circulator will include surgical preparation of the patient, positioning, and assisting in the administration of blood, plasma, transfusions, and injections. This course prepares students to meet the "standard" categoryregarding level of performance. Depth of coverage and case completion requirements will be determined by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gulfcoast.edu/default.htm

Phone Number:

(850) 769-1551

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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