SUR2100 Surgical Technology IV
The students will learn the concepts that are integral to orthopedics, cardiovascular, thoracic and trauma surgery. Topics will include pharmacology, patient positioning, skin preparation, draping incisions, anatomy, instrumentation, special supplies and equipment, the scheme of the procedures, and steps necessary to properly assist the surgeon in performing the most common procedures in these specialties. Students will also be exposed to common the common types of medications, agents and drugs used for surgical procedures. The course will introduce students learning the appropriate procedures for handling drugs in the surgical setting, the functions of anesthesia care intraoperatively and postoperatively, the medications and drugs used to provide general, regional and local anesthesia, patient monitoring, and the role of the surgical technologist in monitoring such drugs. 4 Cr Hr. Course Requirement(s):
SUR2000.