SURG 1250 - Surgical Specialties 1

4.00 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology program, and ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210; BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730; and BIOL 2710, HHSC 1700, SURG 1050, SURG 1060, and SURG 1070; and proof of current American Heart Association (AHA)/BLS certification.

Corequisite: SURG 1051, SURG 1200, SURG 1260

This course is designed to focus on the perioperative care of surgical patients during endoscopic, general, robotic, obstetric and gynecologic, genitourinary, ophthalmic, otorhinolaryngology, oral, maxillofacial, plastic, and reconstructive procedures. Students will become familiar with the diagnostic exams, pathophysiology, procedural considerations, operative procedures and the instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for these specialties.

(4 contact hrs)

Center Campus.

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