SURG 110 - Fundamentals of Surg Tech

Offered FL
Lecture- 3 Lab- 0
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
This course provides an introduction to the role and function of the surgical technologist as a member of the surgical team. This course will provide students with an understanding of what a Surgical Technologist is and how to be a professional within the field. Students will be able to analyze proper communication and teamwork within the health care setting. This course will introduce students to the health care facility structure and environment, environmental hazards, and disaster preparedness and response. Students will obtain knowledge to perform entry-level aseptic technique skills for the ability to work in an operating room setting including but not limited to sterile technique and surgical instrumentation. Students will be introduced to preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative duties of the Surgical Technologist that are performed daily.