SURG 1055 - Surgical Technology Lab I

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

First semester course. Students learn, practice, and demonstrate entry-level surgical technology skills such as scrubbing, gowning, and gloving, aseptic technique, instrument identification, preparation of the sterile field, safe sharps handling, procedure steps anticipation, and professional behaviors. Taught in cohort rotation. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $105 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Satisfactorily perform the roles and functions of the ST at the introductory level. 2. Demonstrate sterile techniques and sterile conscience necessary to prevent surgical site infections. 3. Identify and safely handle surgical instruments and supplies. 4. Demonstrate professional behaviors expected of surgical technologists. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program. FA

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/22/2006 - 08/14/2015 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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