May 05, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 
    
2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

STE 1205 Surgical Procedures I


Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course introduces the student to concepts of diagnostic procedures. Emphasis is placed on the relevant anatomy and physiology related to the diagnostic or surgical interventions the patient undergoes. Topics include diagnostic studies, preoperative testing, anesthesia considerations, positioning principles and methods to determine needed supplies, equipment and instrumentation for these procedures. The sequence of the events for these types of surgeries will also be discussed along with pre, post and intraoperative responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the scrub role (STSR).

Prerequisite(s): STE 1200 , STE 1201