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.

Credits

3 Credits

SURT 140Beginning Surgical Procedures*

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 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:

  • Show a basic understanding of surgical procedures.
  • Define various procedures related to surgery.
  • First scrub the majority of procedures in clinical.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies