SURT 162 Wound Closure Techniques

This Hands-on lab is designed to teach and establish competencies in wound healing, wound closure techniques, knot tying techniques, placement and removal of skin staples. There will be time for individualized practice and then testing for skills competency. The course is appropriate for CEU's for Certified Surgical Technologists though instructor permission is required.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

32

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Notes

This is a Hybrid course lecture and lab (demonstration and repeat demonstration).  

SURT 162Wound Closure Techniques

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

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

This is a Hybrid course lecture and lab (demonstration and repeat demonstration).  

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This Hands-on lab is designed to teach and establish competencies in wound healing, wound closure techniques, knot tying techniques, placement and removal of skin staples. There will be time for individualized practice and then testing for skills competency. The course is appropriate for CEU's for Certified Surgical Technologists though instructor permission is required.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • 1. Discuss special wound closure techniques and their rational for use
  • 2. Perform suture techniques and discuss rational for use

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Formative and summative assessments are used

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

attendance is mandatory

skills check off is mandatory