SUR 230 - Surgical Technology 3

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

This course continues the theoretical foundation of SUR 110 Surgical and Central Service Technology 1 and SUR 120 Surgical Technology 2. The student is introduced to the specialty areas of surgery and the application of basic scientific knowledge to specific surgical procedures. Specialty areas include general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, genitourinary, endoscopic, robotic and laser surgery. This course also introduces the student to the pharmacology of surgically related drugs and anesthetic agents, including the calculation of dosages and the effects of drugs and anesthetic agents on the human body. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

7.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SUR 120 

Corequisites:

SUR 231C 

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2012 - 06/30/2013 01/01/2003 - 08/31/2012 

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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