SGT 116 - General Surgical Procedures

Institution:

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

Study of general surgical procedures, including devices, techniques, and wound characteristics. Topics relating to wounds include types of wounds, inflammation, and the phases of healing. Other topics include sutures, accessory devices, surgical staplers, and suture needles; techniques used in preoperative diagnoses and opening and closing of surgical wounds; relevant anatomy of, and indications for, surgery; patient preparation; special equipment and supplies; and purpose and expected outcomes of the surgery, as well as possible complications. Expectations include the ability to apply these topical areas in clinical practice situations. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology are re-enforced from the surgical technology perspective. The elements of general surgery as they pertain to the surgical technologist are presented. Integration and re-enforcement of medical terminology, pathology, specific anatomical structures, surgical instruments, supplies, and drugs.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIO 125 AND HTH 115 AND SGT 107 AND SGT 110 AND SGT 112

Corequisites:

SGT 120 AND SGT 130

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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