SUR 284 — Principles of Surgical Assisting
Introduces the student to the theory involved in surgical assisting; Incorporates anatomy, surgical techniques, aseptic techniques, draping, positioning, suturing, safety, and duties of the surgical team. Student must be a certified Surgical Technologist or an RN with operating room experience OR consent. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).