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 - Discuss the relationship between the principles of asepsis and practice of sterile technique when establishing a sterile field.

CO2 - Demonstrate handwashing, packaging techniques and donning and doffing PPE.

CO3 - Identify basic surgical instruments by type, function, and name.

CO4 - Describe the stages/phases of wound healing and the complications that can occur during the healing process.

CO5 - Identify the various ways a wound or surgical incision is closed, the equipment used, and how the medical assistant aids in the procedure.Course Fee: $100

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