SUR 145* - Surgical Care Skills I

(3 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. Corequisite(s): SUR 140*

Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer

Description: Introduces students to the surgical process, including aspects of the operating room environment. Provides students with the opportunity to practice preparation, transportation, and positioning of the patient for surgery. Practice of hand hygiene, the surgical hand scrub, opening of sterile supplies, donning and doffing operating room attire and personal protective equipment. Laboratory 9 hours per week.