SUR 521 - Clinical I

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 1.50
Clinical Hours: 7.50
This course provides the student with an introductory hands-on experience at a designated clinical site. Students will be participating in the following activities: preparation, aseptic technique, prioritization of duties, use of time, professional and personal habits, safety and ethical aspects, and skill set.

Corequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in

SUR 225

and

SUR 330

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

Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the the scrubbed role.
Apply knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment used in the operating room.
Apply knowledge learned relating to communication in the operating room.
Develop appropriate aseptic technique and sterilization accountability.
Apply appropriate aseptic technique and sterilization accountability.