SURT 116 Surgical Pharmacology

This course is a review of pharmacokinetics as well as pharmacodynamics of common drugs used in each surgical specialty. The course also allows for discussion of drug regulations, therapeutic levels, military time, and dosage calculations. There will be discussion and/or research of anti-infective agents, antibiotic therapy, contrast media, dyes, diuretics, anti-neoplastic chemotherapy agents, as well as drugs that affect the blood clotting, fluid balance and irrigation fluids.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

32

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

Admission to the Surgical Technician program

SURT 116Surgical Pharmacology

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

Health Science and Human Services Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

32

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite Narrative

Admission to the Surgical Technician program

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a review of pharmacokinetics as well as pharmacodynamics of common drugs used in each surgical specialty. The course also allows for discussion of drug regulations, therapeutic levels, military time, and dosage calculations. There will be discussion and/or research of anti-infective agents, antibiotic therapy, contrast media, dyes, diuretics, anti-neoplastic chemotherapy agents, as well as drugs that affect the blood clotting, fluid balance and irrigation fluids.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • 1. Classify and describe medications
  • 2. Review and utilize medical resources

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Exams

1.         Quizzes or weekly examinations

2.         Final examination

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Summative and Formative Assessments are used in this course.