SGT 100 - Foundations of Surgical Technology

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Description:

Provides an overview of the history of surgery and the role of the surgical technologists, including professional responsibilities, developing a professional resume, legal and ethical considerations, interpersonal relationships and communication skills. Incorporates safety, hazards preparation, aseptic technique and duties of the scrubbed and the circulating surgical technologist during a surgical procedure. Provides information for the performance and completion of surgical procedures including general surgery, ob/gyn with attendant specialty equipment, abdominal incisions, wound closures, and standard precaution skills.

Credits:

12.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ALH122 (Grade of C or Higher), BIO171 (Grade of C or Higher), BIO172 (Grade of C or Higher), and BIO265 (Grade of C or Higher)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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