Description
This course introduces the student to the practice of surgical technology. Students will become familiar with the basic principles of aseptic
technique and surgical conscience as it relates to the best practices and patient outcomes. The preoperative roles of the surgical
technologist in the circulator and first scrub role will be thoroughly examined. Preoperative patient diagnostic procedures, principles of
sterilization, patient transport, positioning, skin preparation and draping of the surgical patient are included. Surgical and aseptic technique
during the preoperative and intraoperative phases of the operative procedure is included in this course. Students will gain knowledge of
suture and surgical instrumentation utilized during the intraoperative process and will perform basic general case preparation with
understanding of patient disease process, procedural steps, and technique necessary for optimal patient outcomes. Students will research,
formulate, and present indivi