Description
This course introduces the student to the broad field of surgical technology. General information, including the
historical development of surgery, professional organizations, as well as standards and guidelines for accredited
programs set by accrediting agencies will be discussed. The preoperative and intraoperative roles of the surgical
technologist in the circulator and first scrub role will be thoroughly examined. Principles of aseptic technique related to
the sterile and unsterile areas will be applied. Students will become familiar with the healthcare facility exploring the
physical environment of the operating room. Students will get to know the ancillary departments of the healthcare
facility as well as becoming familiar with the healthcare facility organization and chain of command. Preoperative
patient diagnostic procedures, patient identification procedures, patient chart review and the importance of signed
consent as they pertain to surgery will be discussed. Studen