VT 109 Surgical & Anesthesia Assisting
Provides students with surgical preparation and operating room etiquette skills. Students will be able to identify surgical equipment, supplies, and common instruments. Students will learn sterilization methods, preparation of surgical packs, and folding techniques of surgical gowns/drapes.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify surgical equipment, supplies, and common instruments. Demonstrate operating room etiquette. Describe patient guidelines for monitoring and recovery of anesthesia. Describe surgical log maintenance, post-surgical clean up protocols, instrument care, and disposal of hazardous waste.