12.00 Credits
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. Prerequisite(s): Minimum of a "C" grade in ALH122, BIO171, BIO172, BIO265 Corequisite(s): SGT101, SGT110, SGT115
Prerequisite:
ALH 122 (With a Grade of C or Better) AND BIO 171 (With a Grade of C or Better) AND BIO 172 (With a Grade of C or Better) AND BIO 265 (With a Grade of C or Better)
Corequisite:
SGT 101, SGT 110, SGT 115