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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the Surgical Assisting Program. The course is designed to promote an understanding of the effects of pre- and post-operative drugs on body systems of the surgical patient. Focus is also directed to drugs, intravenous fluids and blood replacements as they are used intraoperatively, as well as the effects of anesthetic agents. This course includes an overview of the history, development, and standardization of pharmacology. Introduces measurement systems, conversions, and medical abbreviations. Specific surgical drugs are categorized and the rationale given for their use. Explains and emphasizes medical and legal responsibilities of the surgical technologist regarding pharmaceuticals in surgery. Internet Delivery Only. 3 lecture hours.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the Surgical Assisting Program. The eight-week course, offered the first half of the semester, introduces the student to basic and perioperative microbiology theory, principles, and procedures and their correlation with wound infections and the healing process. Also covered are robotics, electricity and basic physics as applied to surgery. Internet Delivery Only. 2 lecture hours. 8-week course.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SURG 235. This eight-week course, offered the second half of the semester, introduces the student to the basic diagnostic tests for the surgical patient, interpretation of these tests, handling and identification of the surgical specimen, surgical patient fluid and nutritional balances, surgical complications, standard precautions, and HIPAA regulations. Internet Delivery Only. 2 lecture hours. 8-week course.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Assisting Program. This eight-week course, offered the first half of the semester, is designed to introduce the student to the theories involved in surgical assisting. These theories include the purpose and proper utilization of monitoring devices, asepsis, catheterization, instrumentation, special equipment and hemostasis. Surgical indications for proper positioning and body dynamics, prepping and draping, dressings, and assessment and management of special needs patients are included. Also addressed is the theory behind proper wound closure techniques and materials, wound healing, and comCourse Descriptions 517 puter applications. Internet Delivery Only. 1 lecture hour. 8-week course.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the Surgical Assisting Program. This eight-week course, offered the second half of the semester, instructs the student to identify factors that result from positive team relationships, practice of professional ethics, and conformity with legal requisites. The student will also interpret and discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities as they relate to the surgical assisting role. Also included are: stress management, patients’ rights, and decision-making skills. Methods used in the course are instruction via the Internet to enhance the student’s basic understanding of the computer, and also clinical assignments that utilize computer use in the hospital and doctor’s office settings. Internet Delivery Only. 1 lecture/laboratory hour. 8-week course.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the Surgical Assisting Program. This eight-week course, offered the first half of the semester, correlates human anatomy and physiology with surgical techniques employed by the surgeon and the surgical assistant. It includes surgical procedures, approaches, and wound closures as these relate to specific anatomical structures and landmarks. This section covers general surgery, gynecological/obstetrics, and endoscopic procedures. Internet Delivery Only. 2 lecture hours. 8-week course.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SURG 260. This course is a continuation of SURG 260 and is an eight-week course offered the second half of the semester. This course covers genitourinary and orthopedic procedures. Internet Delivery Only. 2 lecture hours. 8-week course.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: SURG 260 and SURG 265. This course is a continuation of SURG 265 and is an eight-week course offered the first half of the semester. This course covers otorhinolaryngology, plastics, and reconstructive surgery. Internet Delivery Only. 2 lecture hours. 8-week course.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: SURG 260, SURG 265 and SURG 267. This course is a continuation of SURG 267 and is an eight-week course offered the second half of the semester. This course covers thoracic, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and neurosurgical procedures. Internet Delivery Only. 2 lecture hours. 8-week course.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Assisting Program. In the clinical setting the student will perform the duties of the surgical assistant during operative procedures, patient rounds, and office practice under the direct supervision of the attending surgeon. The case variety and number will be selected in accordance with accreditation standards. The attending surgeon will dictate patient assignments for rounds and office practice. A minimum of 9 clinical hours as arranged by program director to obtain the required number of operative procedures. Suggested goal for this course is a minimum of 50 procedures. Practicum at the clinical site.
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