May 13, 2024  
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1 
    
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1

STE 2100 Surgical Procedures III


Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course introduces the student to concepts of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery procedures, cardiothoracic procedures, Peripheral Vascular procedures, and Neurosurgical 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 1105 STE 1200 STE 1201 STE 1205 STE 1300 STE 1305 , & Program Admission
Co-requisite(s): STE 1405