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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
Practice in surgical settings continues. Students expand their clinical knowledge base and are able to operate with more confidence and skill in handling tools and equipment in the preoperative area as well as anticipating the surgeons? needs in the surgical field.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to introduce the learner to weights and measures, drugs and solutions, action and use of drugs in the care of the perioperative patient. The course covers anesthetic, hemostatics and anticoagulant agents as well as antibiotics, diuretics, oxytoxics, steroids, dyes, opthalmics, muscle relaxants and related agents, as well as IV solutions and blood transfusion. Students are introduced to principles and application of basic patient care in the perioperative area and becomes CPR certified. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the surgical technology program.
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3.00 Credits
Selected procedures are discussed in this course, including relevant anatomy, pathology, diagnostic procedures, tests, special preoperative preparation, instruments and equipment, supplies, drugs, intraoperative preparation, prognosis, and postoperative care and complications.
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6.00 Credits
The student continues to develop skills in the clinical application of operating room techniques with attention given to specific surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on functioning safely and efficiently in the clinical setting, performing circulating duties as needed, and recording and reporting operative data.
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1.00 Credits
Lectures, presentations, and mock exams similar in form and content to the national exam for surgical technology are given. An exit exam must be passed prior to successful completion of the program.
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4.00 Credits
This course continues the study of procedures and techniques with continued discussion of anatomy, pathology, diagnostic procedures, preoperative preparation, special instruments, supplies and equipment, prognosis, postoperative care and complications.
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6.00 Credits
The student is able to demonstrate clinical proficiency in general surgical procedures and commonly performed specialty procedures. Emphasis is especially placed on functioning with minimal supervision in the scrub role, and gaining experience in the circulating and second assistant role.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student to enter surgical technology profession. The students participate in professional development and continues to prepare for successful completion of the national certifying exam
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