SUR 1102 - Surgical Asepsis 2L

Institution:

North Arkansas College

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Description:

This course emphasizes the principles of surgical asepsis and safety in the surgical environment. Included are operating room attire, creating and maintaining the sterile field, scrubbing, gowning and gloving, development of the "surgical conscience," thestudy of microorganisms and their relationship to disease and illness, immunologic defense mechanisms, the process of infection, methods to control infection, wound healing, principles of sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization. Certificate prerequisites: ALDH 1042 or 1043, Medical Terminology, BIOL 1434 Basic Anatomy & Physiology. AAS prerequisites: ALDH 1042 or 1043 Medical Terminology, BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II, BIOL 2014 Microbiology.

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northark.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 743-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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