SUR 422 - Surgical Technology Pharmacology

Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
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.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C or higher in the following:

BIO 168

BIO 173

BIO 186

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Corequisite(s):

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SLOs:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts to pharmacology including development, regulation, and administration.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the surgical technologist in all aspects of handling medications during surgery.
Demonstrate an understanding of anesthesia and the surgical patient.