STFA 296B - First Assisting Clinical Internship I

Institution:

College of Southern Nevada

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Description:

This course guides the experienced surgical technologist through the required number of surgical cases. The clinical internship is enhanced with guided home study, presentation of case studies, maintenance of records and a journal. Specific surgical cases to be studied include but are not limited to transverse colon resection, total hip arthroplasty, inguinal hernia repair and tubal ligation. Diagnostic studies, intravenous equipment and drip rates, central and peripheral catheters, central venous pressure, arterial lines, fluid replacement therapy, local and general anesthesia, tissue planes and wound healing are reviewed. Selected home study topics related to first assisting are included.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csn.edu

Phone Number:

(702) 651-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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