SURG 202 - Surgical Procedures I

4 Credit Hours

This is a four credit hour theory course designed to introduce the student to surgical procedures and the anatomy involved in general surgery, gynecological and obstetrical surgery, genitourinary surgery, surgery of the ear, nose, pharynx and larynx, orthopedic surgery as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques including by not limited to endoscopy and robotic surgery. Incorporating theory, laboratory and clinical practice, the student will learn to analyze, select and prepare instrumentation, equipment, and other supplies, for specific procedures within those specialities. Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate understanding in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains related to principles and practice of surgical technology as outlined in the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Ed., as indicated by course exams, final exam and competency scores.

Prerequisites: Surgical Technology Program admission as defined by admission policy; successful completion of SURG 101 - Intro to Surgical Technology Lab, SURG 102 - Prin & Prac of Surg Technology, BIOL 257 - Human Anatomy & Physiology, and BIOL 258 - Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab.
Corequisites: SURG 103 - Prin & Prac of Surgical Tech Lab, SURG 106 - Surgical Technology Clinical I
Repeatable: Y