ST: Fundamentals 2
Credits: 2
Course Number: 31-512-329
Course Description
31-512-329 ST: FUNDAMENTALS 2 ...builds upon and reinforces the role of the Surgical Technologist as a member of the operating room team. Discusses care of the patient before, during and after surgery with emphasis on surgical wounds, wound closure material, and vital signs. Includes lecture and lab experiences. (Corequisites: 31-512-327, ST: Introduction; 31-512-328, ST: Fundamentals 1)
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Classify surgical wounds
- Compare and contrast specialized wound closure materials
- Analyze the biopsychosocial needs of the patient
- Summarize preoperative physical preparation of the surgical patient
- Measure vital signs
- Summarize postoperative patient care
- Compare and contrast professional organizations and credentialing within the profession
- Evaluate common sources of documentation utilized in the OR
- Maintain a professional image as a surg tech
- Prepare for employment as a surg tech
- Differentiate among types of surgical specialty equipment
- Prepare catheters and drains for use
- Examine the role of a Surgical Technologist in hazard preparedness
- Examine emergency situations that may arise in the surgical setting
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