SUFA 293L - Wound closure techniques

Institution:

College of Southern Idaho

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Description:

2 Cr. Hrs 2 credits (8 hours of lab instruction plus competency testing and individualized study). This hands-on lab is designed to teach and establish competencies in wound healing, wound closure techniques, knot tying techniques, placement and removal of skin staples. The wound closure course will include wound placement of wound dressings including stent dressings, wound vacuum systems and casting techniques. There will be time for individualized practice and then testing for skills competency. This course and SUFA 294 will be taught concurrently on CSI campus. Prerequisites: This course may be taken independently of the others. Students who are interested in this course must be CST, RN, or Physician Assistants or must seek instructor permission for admission. The course is appropriate for CEU's for Certified Surgical Technologists.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 733-9554

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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