SUR 421 - Surgical Technology Pharmacology

1.00 Credit(s)

This course is a study of pharmacology and anesthesia. It will deal with all aspects of pharmacology including: drug sources, forms, nomenclature, route of administration, classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug handling techniques, identification, supplies needed, transfer of medications to the sterile field, commonly used medications, general anesthesia, nerve conduction blocks, history of pharmacology, and team member roles during anesthesia. 19.8 Lec. Hrs.

Prerequisite(s): CSC 110 and a minimum grade of C in BIO 168, BIO 173, BIO 186, ENG 105, HSC 113, MAT 110 or HSC 137, and PSY 111
Corequisite(s): CSP 110 and SUR 110