ST 160 Surgical Procedures I
Discusses the basic surgical specialties in which a surgical technologist may be involved such as neurosurgery, cardiovascular, general, thoracic, gynecology, reconstructive, ophthalmology, orthopedic and others. Students will explore the instruments specific to each type of surgery. In addition, they will identify the types of incisions and discuss common surgical equipment.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Discuss methods of specimen care. Identify the various types of surgical incisions. Explain the surgical technologists role in hemostasis. Describe the principles of exposure. Compare and contrast the types and characteristics of various catheters and drainage devices. Compare and contrast suture materials, suture sizing and suture coatings and analyze their significance in wound closure. Describe the importance of proper surgical dressing application techniques.