STS 1307C Surgical Equipment and Instrumentation

Introduces the student to basic surgical instrumentation, passing of the instruments, proper care, reprocessing of instruments following a surgical procedure, utilizing equipment in the operating room, and basic microbiology. The student will also learn about surgical wound, wound classifications, proper tissue handling techniques, wound closure, wound healing, suture material and stapling devices.

Credits

4 cc

Prerequisite

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

Offered

FA.

Notes

AS only.