Surgical Assisting Course Descriptions

Surgical Assisting Course Descriptions

SURG 2012 Perioperative Bioscience Syllabus
5 Credits 5 Class Hours
An introduction to perioperative bioscience. Pharmacology will cover standard perioperative drugs, such as pre-op medications, antibiotics, and drugs affecting blood clotting and fluid balance. The anesthesia component focuses on general inhalational methods, neuroleptic anesthesthesia neuromuscular and other blocking agents, alternate methods of anesthesia and complications of above.

SURG 2014 Principles of SA Syllabus
1 Credit 3 Class Hours
An introduction to the principles of surgical assisting. Is designed to teach the hands on techniques used in perioperative patient care. Perioperative skills involve bladder catherization; tourniquet placement, positioning, prepping and draping. Interoperative skills are learned, such as: knot tying, suturing techniques, stapling techniques, and wound exposure. Proper use of electrocautering is also taught.

SURG 2016 Applied Bioscience Syllabus
5 Credits 5 Class Hours
An introduction to applied bioscience. The course is designed to provide the student with the understanding of diagnostic testing including lab tests, patient monitoring, use of blood replacement, and the proper care of surgical specimens. It will discuss disorders in tissue growth (cancer) and the methods of treating, such as: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. It will also cover lasers and laser safety and orthopaedic power equipment.

SURG 2026 General Surg Class/Clinical Syllabus
4 Credits 4 Class/Clinical Hours
4 Mandatory Class Sessions
An introduction to general surgery. The course will consist of assigned clinical experiences as a surgical first assistant in General Surgery a verbal Grand Rounds presentation, and a written independent study or attendance at a Grand Rounds presentation at a local hospital. The class will meet for four on-campus class sessions.

SURG 2032 Ortho Surg Class/Clinical Syllabus
4 Credits 4 Class/Clinical Hours
4 Mandatory Class Sessions
An introduction to orthopaedic surgery. The course will consist of assigned clinical experiences as a surgical first assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery; a verbal Grand Rounds presentation,
and a written independent study or attendance at a Grand Rounds presentation at a local hospital. The class will meet for four on-campus class sessions.

SURG 2035 Specialty Surgery Practicum Syllabus
4 Credits
An introduction to specialty surgery. Assigned clinical experiences as a surgical first assistant in Specialty Surgery to establish competencies in such topics as patient positioning, wound visualization, wound healing, wound closure, wound drainage and wound dressing. Prerequisites: Surgical First Assisting lectures and labs, instructor permission, completed Clinical Preceptor Agreement Form, all health, CPR, professional liability insurance, and background
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		Surgical Assisting Course Descriptions SURG 2012 Perioperative Bioscience Syllabus 5 Credits 5 Class Hours An introduction to perioperative bioscience. Pharmacology will cover standard perioperative drugs, such as pre-op medications, antibiotics, and drugs affecting blood clotting and fluid balance. The anesthesia component focuses on general inhalational methods, neuroleptic anesthesthesia neuromuscular and other blocking agents, alternate methods of anesthesia and complications of above. SURG 2014 Principles of SA Syllabus 1 Credit 3 Class Hours An introduction to the principles of surgical assisting. Is designed to teach the hands on techniques used in perioperative patient care. Perioperative skills involve bladder catherization; tourniquet placement, positioning, prepping and draping. Interoperative skills are learned, such as: knot tying, suturing techniques, stapling techniques, and wound exposure. Proper use of electrocautering is also taught. SURG 2016 Applied Bioscience Syllabus 5 Credits 5 Class Hours An introduction to applied bioscience. The course is designed to provide the student with the understanding of diagnostic testing including lab tests, patient monitoring, use of blood replacement, and the proper care of surgical specimens. It will discuss disorders in tissue growth (cancer) and the methods of treating, such as: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. It will also cover lasers and laser safety and orthopaedic power equipment. SURG 2026 General Surg Class/Clinical Syllabus 4 Credits 4 Class/Clinical Hours 4 Mandatory Class Sessions An introduction to general surgery. The course will consist of assigned clinical experiences as a surgical first assistant in General Surgery a verbal Grand Rounds presentation, and a written independent study or attendance at a Grand Rounds presentation at a local hospital. The class will meet for four on-campus class sessions. SURG 2032 Ortho Surg Class/Clinical Syllabus 4 Credits 4 Class/Clinical Hours 4 Mandatory Class Sessions An introduction to orthopaedic surgery. The course will consist of assigned clinical experiences as a surgical first assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery; a verbal Grand Rounds presentation, and a written independent study or attendance at a Grand Rounds presentation at a local hospital. The class will meet for four on-campus class sessions. SURG 2035 Specialty Surgery Practicum Syllabus 4 Credits An introduction to specialty surgery. Assigned clinical experiences as a surgical first assistant in Specialty Surgery to establish competencies in such topics as patient positioning, wound visualization, wound healing, wound closure, wound drainage and wound dressing. Prerequisites: Surgical First Assisting lectures and labs, instructor permission, completed Clinical Preceptor Agreement Form, all health, CPR, professional liability insurance, and background check documentation [Return to Course Descriptions Index] [Return to Catalog Table of Contents]