SURG 2321 - Surgical Procedures I

3 sem hrs cr

(3 lecture hours)

An overview of relevant anatomy, pathophysiology (including tumors, inflammation, infection, and fluid and hemodynamic disorders), surgically treatable diseases and disorders, preparations, diagnostic interventions, instrumentation, purpose, intervention, postoperative-patient care considerations, and expected outcome for surgical procedures covered in the course. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, preparations, diagnostic interventions, instrumentation, purpose, intervention, postoperative-patient care considerations and expected outcome for surgical procedures in specialties that include:

• general surgery.
• obstetric and gynecologic surgery.
• genitourinary surgery.
• orthopedic surgery.
• diagnostic procedures.