In this course, students will continue to build upon their foundation of aseptic/sterile technique. Students will focus on both intraoperative and postoperative case management techniques and will begin to learn how to anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Students will gain knowledge on advanced skill sets, such as hemostasis, surgical exposure, and the placement of drains and catheters. Stages of wound healing along with wound closure devices will be discussed in detail. Students will gain knowledge of basic General, Orthopedic, and OBGYN surgical procedures, along with the instrument trays, supplies and equipment required to perform those specific procedures. Anatomy and physiology principles are applied. Students learn to take a wholistic view of procedures, including anesthesia. Lab and clinical shadowing are included in the scrub role.
Prerequisites
All previously required and concurrent courses per the academic plan or with consent of the faculty.