HTH-1445 - Surgical Assisting* (1)

Prerequisite: BIO 1040 BIO 1040L HTH 1100 HTH 1410

Co-requisite: BIO 2800

Students learn to identify and care for surgical instruments and practice medical and surgical aseptic techniques in this course. Topics include sterilization and disinfection techniques and autoclaving; preparing patients for various minor surgical procedures; preparing the exam room; assisting with surgery; and post treatment patient care. Students also learn to apply dressings, bandages, splints and casts, as well as patient instruction and patient fittings for ambulatory aids.

Course Fee: $100