SUR3020 — Surgical Technology
This course is designed to prepare students to achieve the status of Tech in Surgery - Certified. Emphasis is placed on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative duties and knowledge. This course includes topics related to infection control, use of personal protective equipment, sterile technique, decontamination and sterilization standards, and surgical instrumentation and equipment. It also addresses surgical pharmacology, aspects of medical law related to the healthcare setting, support of the operative patient, and safety in the operating room. Upon completion, the student will have the knowledge to sit for industry-recognized certifications.