In this course, students will learn, practice and perform essential skills required in preoperative (preop) surgery, the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the central sterile processing department (CSPD), and the operating room (OR), all in a clinical environment. While under the supervision of the OR staff, students will demonstrate and practice methods of disinfection and sterilization, assist in sterile storage and distribution, observe cases and begin to scrub and assist team members when directed. Students will also meet in seminars during the semester. This course was previously offered as one credit. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; SUR 110, SUR 211 and SUR 270, minimum grade "C+"; SUR 211 and SUR 270, may enroll concurrently
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; SUR 110, SUR 211 and SUR 270, minimum grade "C+"; SUR 211 and SUR 270, may enroll concurrently
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Evening Class (after 5 p.m.)
Online Class| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 2 |
| Lecture Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 240 |
| Lab Hours | 0 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 240 |
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