SUR 101 — Surgical Pharmacology
This course provides an in-depth exploration of pharmacological principles relevant to surgical technology, with a focus on intraoperative solutions, medications, and anesthesia. Students will examine drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and safe handling practices specific to the surgical environment. Emphasis is placed on the preparation, administration, and monitoring of medications used during surgical procedures, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the surgical technologist in supporting medication and anesthesia delivery. Terminology, abbreviations, dosage calculation, and weights and measures associated with medication administration are presented. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure patient safety and effective surgical outcomes. Prerequisite: Admission into the Surgical Technology program.