This course introduces the student to advanced techniques in surgical patient care. The techniques are reinforced through hands-on practicum. The student will learn the different roles of the surgical technologist (Scrub Role-STSR, Assistant Circulator - STAC and Second Assistant – STSA roles) during routine mock surgical procedures in the laboratory setting. The student will participate in mock scenarios for the following surgical subspecialty areas: Minor, General, Obstetric and Gynecological Procedures.
Credits:
4.0
Prerequisite:
SURG100 SURG111, SURG111-L, SURG131-L
Corequisite:
None