2025-26 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Mar 19, 2026

2025-26 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SUR 140* - Surgical Care 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 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.