PA 552 - Medical Procedures

Institution:

Misericordia University

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Description:

In this course, students employ knowledge, skills, and techniques learned in PA 539 Patient Assessment II to evaluate surgical patients. Students learn to perform procedures such as suturing, splinting, wound care, intravenous insertions, nasogastric intubations and Foley catheter insertion. Students learn principles of surgery, including pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care, and minor surgical procedures.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.misericordia.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 674-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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