STS 1307C Surgical Equipment and Instrumentation

A combined classroom and laboratory course. Introduces basic surgical instrumentation, passing of the instruments, proper care, reprocessing of instruments following a surgical procedure, and utilizing equipment in the operating room. Additional topics include surgical wounds, wound classifications, proper tissue handling techniques, wound closure, wound healing, suture material, and stapling devices.

Credits

5 cc

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Surgical Technician or Central Supply program and completion of the required prerequisites courses.

Offered

FA.

Notes

AS only.