SURG 1020 — - Principles of Surgical Technology
In this course, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia will be introduced including dosing and handling of local anesthetics at the sterile field. Students will be introduced to the handling, decontamination and sterilization processes of surgical instrumentation. Surgical wound exposure, wound healing and surgical wound closures will be discussed. Medical legal aspects of perioperative practice in relation to patients' rights including the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA), informed consent and Universal Precautions will be included. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 9 hours, Other: 0 hours Prerequisite(s): SURG 1010