ST 101 Perioperative Patient Care for the Surgical Technologist
Introduces the concepts associated with the care of patients before surgery, during surgery, and after surgery. Explores the basic concepts of meeting a patient’s physical and psychosocial needs regarding surgery and how to address certain concerns. Discusses patient charting, patient transfer, and patient positioning during surgery.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
ST 100 Introduction to Sugery with a grade of C or better.
Notes
Career Technical (CTE) required or elective
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate methods utilized to analyze and plan for the needs of the surgical case. Select the instruments, supplies and equipment needed for a surgical procedure. Demonstrate techniques for preparing the sterile field. Explain the procedures for draping furniture and equipment. Apply the principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique. Apply standard precautions to the performance of perioperative case management activities.