SUR 135* - Infection Control

(2 CR)

Prerequisite(s): BIO 141*; HLT 141; SDV 101; Acceptance to the Surgical Technology, A.A.S. Program; Evidence of completion of Surgical Technology, A.A.S. Program required documents.

Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer

Description: Introduces the fundamentals of surgical microbiology. Includes an introduction to cell structure and theory, microbial function, human pathogen relationships, infectious process, blood borne and airborne pathogens, defense microorganisms, infection control, and microbial control and destruction. Lecture 2 hours per week.