2023-2024 Course Catalog

SURGT 245 Surgical Procedures II

builds on SURGT 135 by continuing student learning and participation with a laboratory hands-on development of surgical procedural set-ups. Students demonstrate knowledge and competency in aseptic technique, surgical case room set-up, selection and placement of required equipment, supplies, packs, instrumentation, counts, closure, and demonstrated time and motion efficiency. Cases focused on are in otorhinolaryngeal, orthopedic, oral and maxillofacial, plastic, and ophthalmic surgical specialties. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees (credit hours 2.0, lecture hours 1.0, lab hours 3.0).

Credits

2.0

Prerequisite

completion of SURGT 130, SURGT 135, and SURGT 138; concurrent enrollment in or completion of SURGT 240, SURGT 248, and BIOL 202 [grade of 'C' or higher]

Division and Department

Health Professions / Surgical Technology