SURG 102 - Surgical Technology II

(TP/SS only) CE

A continued study of the principles and practice of surgical case management including the technological sciences and disaster of public health emergency management. Microbiology for the surgical technologist, methods of disinfection and sterilization of the OR, supplies, and equipment are included. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in SURG 101 or consent of program coordinator. Four hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week.

6 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Correlate the impact of microbiology in relationship to the practice of sterile technique and infection control in the operative setting.
Evaluate the classification of surgical wounds and analyze factors that influence healing.
Apply computer knowledge to the educational process and safe patient care practices in the operating room.
Identify the basic components of equipment used in robotic surgery.
Describe the basic principles of electricity and electrical flow and their application in the operating room.
Demonstrate competency in the procedures related to disinfection and sterilization.
Analyze the factors and variables of disinfecting agents.
Identify the principles and procedures related to disinfection and sterilization.
Compare and contrast methods of sterilization.
Assess distribution systems used by sterile processing departments.

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