SUR 231: Clinical Education I

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

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

    offered in the daytime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

    offered in the daytime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 2
Lecture Hours 0
Clinical Hours 240
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 240

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