SURG 112 - Surgical Technology I

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

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Description:

3 credits Principles of asepsis and the patient care concepts of positioning, prepping, draping, and procedural techniques are directly applied to the investigation of General (GEN), Gastrointestinal (GI), Obstetrics (OB), Gynecological (GYN), and Genitourinary (GU) surgical services. The role and responsibilities of the surgical technologist as the “scrub” member and the “circulator” member of the surgical team will focus on maintaining the integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile and nonsterile areas throughout various surgical procedures. Investigation of instrumentation, sutures, needles, dressings, packings, drainage tubes/systems, and auto-stapling devices will continue along with a focus on endoscopy use in GEN, GI, OB, GYN, and GU surgical services. Students will be exposed to lecture, discussion, seminar, and recitation educational experiences all in support of direct patient care laboratory, practicum, and clinical applications in a variety of hospital-based surgery units. Lecture: 3 hours Prerequisite: SURG 112, SURG 152 Corequisite: SURG 154 Lab fee: $25.00

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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