SURT 101 Surgical Concepts*

This course is an independent study of: the profession and history of the surgical technologist. The surgical patient is discussed as well as specific patient safety areas. Legal and ethical issues are discussed in this course. Environmental hazards and infection control are explored as well as the physical facilities of the operating room and associated areas. The hospital administration system and chain of command are discussed. The course includes pre-operative patient preparation, patient monitoring devices and post operative patient complications and discharge discussions.

Credits

3 Credits

SURT 101Surgical Concepts*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an independent study of: the profession and history of the surgical technologist. The surgical patient is discussed as well as specific patient safety areas. Legal and ethical issues are discussed in this course. Environmental hazards and infection control are explored as well as the physical facilities of the operating room and associated areas. The hospital administration system and chain of command are discussed. The course includes pre-operative patient preparation, patient monitoring devices and post operative patient complications and discharge discussions.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies