SURT 140 Beginning Surgical Procedures*
This course includes an introduction to surgical procedures and follows with diagnostic procedures; general surgical procedures; gastrointestinal surgical procedures; obstetric and gynecological surgical procedures; genitourinary surgical procedures; ear, nose, throat, oral surgery; ophthalmic surgical procedures; and plastic surgical procedures; and orthopedic surgical procedures. Each of the areas of study will include a description, common procedures, surgical anatomy of the area in study, the common instrumentation, sutures used, and medications used. This course includes a 0 credit hands on learning lab.
SURT 140Beginning Surgical Procedures*
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
III. Catalog Course Description
This course includes an introduction to surgical procedures and follows with diagnostic procedures; general surgical procedures; gastrointestinal surgical procedures; obstetric and gynecological surgical procedures; genitourinary surgical procedures; ear, nose, throat, oral surgery; ophthalmic surgical procedures; and plastic surgical procedures; and orthopedic surgical procedures. Each of the areas of study will include a description, common procedures, surgical anatomy of the area in study, the common instrumentation, sutures used, and medications used. This course includes a 0 credit hands on learning lab.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Qualify for national certification testing for surgical technology.
- Demonstrate entry-level cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains necessary for entry into the field of surgical technology.
- Demonstrate compliance with the criteria set forth in the most current standards and guidelines for an accredited educational program in surgical technology.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies