SURG 1000 - Introduction to Surgical Technology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

First semester course. Students will be introduced to the profession of surgical technology. Students will acquire knowledge of professional requirements and expectations, scope of practice, the surgical team, hospital and health delivery systems, the physical environment of surgery, hazards and safety practices, ethical and legal aspects, risk management, credentialing, and professional organizations. Students will gain an understanding of various roles for surgical technologists, and specific tasks required to deliver surgical patient care before, during, and after a surgical procedure. 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. Explain aspects of professionalism as it applies to surgical technology including job duties, expected traits, credentialing, continuing education, employment, and related professional organizations. 2. Identify ethical, moral and legal concepts and responsibilities expected of a professional surgical technologist. 3. Describe aspects of surgical patient care including patient needs, the physical environment, hazards and safety, and perioperative case management. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program. FA

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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