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AHS 100 - Surgical Technology I
The knowledge and technique necessary for assuming the responsibilities of a surgical technologist are emphasized. Hospitalization medical terminology, medical-legal aspects and care of surgical patients, supplies and equipment are included.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Describe the role, function and relationship of the surgical technologist to other members of the surgical team.
- Develop a vocabulary of medical terms related to surgical patient care.
- Identify microbiological principles underlying the prevention and control of infection, sterilization and disinfection methods, and aseptic technique.
- Discuss the physical and psychosocial response of individuals undergoing surgical intervention.
- Discuss the responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the preparation of a patient for a surgical procedure.
- Discuss the responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the preparation of the operating room for a surgical procedure.
- Describe the responsibilities of the surgical technologist in performing the role of the scrubbed team member during a surgical procedure.
Prerequisite: Applied Microbiology (AHM 220).
Co-requisite: Surgical Technology Practicum I (AHS 101).
6 hours lecture each week 6 credits