SUR-121 Surgical Procedures II

Credits: 8
Lec 5 Lab 0 Practicum 3
Tier Rate: Tier III
This course is designed to instruct the learner to identify the operative sequence for surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on surgical anatomy, equipment, and supplies needed for each procedure and surgical sequence. Areas studied include thoracic, orthopedics, plastic, vascular, cardiac, throat, neurosurgery, pediatric, geriatric, and trauma surgeries. Students will be assigned to cases in the operating room where they will learn to become proficient in their skills. Sterile technique will be practiced. Students will be assigned to more advanced cases. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in SUR 120.