This course expands the student’s procedure knowledge to include basic and advanced procedures in all the surgical specialties. Anatomy and physiology are applied, along with the discussion of pathologies associated with each surgical procedure. Emphasis will be placed on all phases of surgical preparation, along with the procedural steps and necessary instrumentation and supplies required. Lab practice and clinical shadowing will enable the students to demonstrate appropriate surgical case setups for the different surgical specialty procedures. Students will be able to identify the fundamentals of these procedures and will then be able to apply them in the clinical settings.
Prerequisites
All previously required and concurrent courses per the academic plan or with consent of the faculty.