SGT 130 - Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist

Institution:

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

General principles of pharmacology related to the surgical technologist in the perioperative environment. Topics include drug sources, classifications, regulatory issues, indications for use, complications, adverse reactions, routes of administration, calculation, and medication handling. Emphasis on the relationship of drugs to the surgical patient. Anesthesia and emergency situations are stressed.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SGT 107 AND SGT 110 AND SGT 112

Corequisites:

SGT 116 AND SGT 120

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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