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AHS 101 - Surgical Technology Practicum I
This course includes clinical assignment in the operating room of an affiliating health agency. Selected learning experiences in the use and preparation of supplies and care of the surgical patient will be assigned.
Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Correctly open and prepare supplies used in the operating room.
- Demonstrate competency in handling basic surgical instruments.
- Provide a safe operating room environment for the surgical patient.
- Maintain sterile technique when performing hand and surgical site antisepsis.
- Complete gowning and gloving of self and members of the surgical team.
- Scrub independently during minor surgical procedures.
- Measure solutions accurately.
- Position patients in the positions designated by the surgeon.
- Participate in positioning patients in the surgical position designated by surgeon.
- Transport a patient using correct body mechanics and safety procedures.
Co-requisite: Surgical Technology I (AHS 100)
8 hours clinical laboratory each week 4 credits