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3.00 Credits
Promotes an understanding of microbial physiology which precedes the understanding of disease transmission and/or prevention; Emphasizes standard precautions and infection control; Contains pharmacology section designed to promote understanding of effects of pre, post and operative drugs; Includes anesthesia section designed to promote understanding of general principles/techniques and drugs used by anesthesia and effects on the patient; Introduces the student to the following: diagnostic testing such as radiology, laboratory cardiographics, wound healing, nutrition perioperatively, fluid and electrolyte balance, and techniques in maintaining homeostasis. Prerequisite: Program admission and student must be a certified Surgical Technologist or an RN with operating room experience. Student must provide current documentation of certification. Prerequisite: SUR 280 & SUR 284& SUR 295. Corequisite: SUR 296. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the theory involved in surgical assisting; Incorporates anatomy, surgical techniques, aseptic techniques, draping, positioning, suturing, safety, and duties of the surgical team. Prerequisite: Program admission. Student must be a certified Surgical Technologist or an RN with operating room experience OR consent. Corequisite: SUR 280 & SUR 295. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to diagnostic testing e.g. radiology, laboratory, cardio graphics and EKG. Included in the course will be information on wound healing, nutrition preoperatively, fluid and electrolyte balance and techniques in maintaining homeostasis. In addition, exploration of potentially life threatening conditions surrounding the critical ill patient when surgery is considered will be examined. Prerequisite: Program admission. Lecture: 2 hours.
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1.00 Credits
Includes the performance of entry level duties of a surgical assistant in a clinical setting under the supervision of a qualified preceptor. Follows the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health programs Surgical Assistant Core Curriculum related to the nature of the cases and the duties involved. Prerequisite: Program admission. Co-requisite: SUR 280 and SUR 284. Clinical: 1 credit hour (45 contact hours).
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2.00 Credits
Involves advanced training in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases of surgery. Exposes student to wide variety of surgical procedures. Emphasizes surgical anatomy, along with critical thinking skills, in every surgical procedure under the supervision of a surgeon who is responsible for overseeing the clinical educational experience of the student. Pre-requisite: SUR 280, SUR 284 and SUR 295. Co-requisite: SUR 282. Practicum: 2 credit hours (180 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to social welfare concepts and philosophies. Examination of the profession of social work and its philosophy and value commitments within social welfare. Public and private service delivery systems will be studied. Required of social work majors and recommended it be taken the first year. Lecture: 2 hours; Laboratory: 2 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the cultural traditions, value orientations, and political and economic forces which have contributed to the emergence of present social welfare policies and systems in the United States. Required of social work majors and open to all others. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
The major biological, psychological, and sociological issues facing America's aging population are examined. Attention is also focused on the resources available to meet needs of older Americans. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
Includes an historic view of theories of personality development, maladaptive behavior, knowledge of treatment, techniques of adjustment and social implications. Prerequisite: PY 110 or PSY 100 or consent of instructor. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
Provides an overview of approaches to understanding addictions with emphasis on the bio-psycho-social model. Analyzes the etiology, progression, and processes involved in change. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or PY 110 or consent of instructor. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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