2023-24 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2023-24 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]



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SUR 140* - Surgical Care I

(3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Surgical Technology Program Corequisite(s): SUR 145*  

Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer  

Description: Introduces concepts of the surgical process including preparing the patient for surgery, transporting, positioning, and special preparation procedures of the surgical patient. Presents diagnostic and assessment procedures of the surgical patient including the importance of safety. Discusses the basic principles of aseptic technique. Lecture 3 hours per week.



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