SUR 111 - Periop Patient Care

Credits: 7
Class: 5 Lab: 6

Prerequisite(s): Local, Admission into the Surgical Technology Program (D45740)
Corequisite(s): State, SUR 110; Local, BIO 163

This course provides the surgical technology student the theoretical knowledge required to function in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative role. Topics include asepsis, disinfection and sterilization, physical environment, instrumentation, equipment, peri-operative patient care, and peri-operative case management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles and practice of the peri-operative team member to the operative environment.