MED-1445 - Surgical Assisting* (1)

Prerequisite: BIO-1040 ; BIO-1040L ; HEA-1100 ; MED-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.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Identify members of the surgical team and their roles

CO2 - Discuss and demonstrate understanding of the surgical patients needs.

CO3 - Identify hazards to the patient and staff in the operating environment.

CO4 - Discuss the relationship between the principles of asepsis and practice of sterile technique.

CO5 - Demonstrate handwashing, packaging techniques and donning and doffing PPE.

CO6 - Identify basic instruments by type, function, and name.

CO7 - Understand complications of wound healing.

CO8 - Describe the stages/phases of wound healing.

CO9 - Identify suturing materials and stapling devices and their usage.

Course Fee: $100