AHS 101 - Surgical Technology Practicum I

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

This course includes clinical assignment in operating room of affiliating health agencies. Selected learning experience in the application of preoperative and intraoperative patient care concepts, with both nonsterile and sterile responsibilities, are emphasized as the student integrates theory with practice during assignment to surgical patients undergoing basic surgical interventions. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate correct opening and preparation of supplies used in the operating room; Demonstrate competency in handling basic surgical instruments and devices; Establish a safe operating room environment for the surgical patient; Utilize sterile technique when creating and maintaining surgical field; Demonstrate competency in hand and surgical site antisepsis, gowning and gloving the self and members of the surgical team; Participate in intraoperative activities such as surgical counts, suture preparation, and involvement in other basic intraoperative case management activities; Participate in preoperative case management activities such as patient transport and positioning patients in the surgical position designated by surgeon; Participate in the terminal cleaning, sterilization, and packaging of sterile instruments and supplies.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

AHM 220, AHS 100*, (AHM 104 or BIO 150)*, and Clearance Card from College Health Office (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 01/03/2013 

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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