SGT 107 - Application/Techniques of Surgical Asepsis and Instrumentation

Institution:

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

Application of microbiology as it relates to sterilization and asepsis. Emphasis on identification (type, function, and name) and proper handling, including assembly and sterilization, of instruments, equipment, and supplies. Techniques and procedures also include surgical scrubbing prior to surgical procedures; gowning, gloving, and assisting surgical team members; counting instruments, sponges, needles, and other items on the sterile field; performing initial steps of surgical procedures; and handling sterile equipment and supplies during an operation. Discussion includes the roles of unsterile and sterile surgical technologists.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIO 115 AND MTR 104

Corequisites:

BIO 125 AND HTH 115 AND SGT 110 AND SGT 112

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pct.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 326-3761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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