SUR 1112 - Patience Care Concepts 2L

Institution:

North Arkansas College

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Description:

This course provides fundamental principles and skills of basic patient care concepts to include pediatric, geriatric, and patients with special needs. It includes preoperative preparation, positioning and prepping, care of specimens, vital signs, urethral catheterization, hemostasis, fluid and blood replacement, and documentation. Students are also introduced to surgical pharmacology, concepts of anesthesia, and emergency protocol. (Prerequisites listed on next page.) 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.

Credits:

1.00

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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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