Jul 03, 2025  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2024-2025

AHST 125: Surgical Competencies I Lecture

2 Cr
Quarters: F
The first of two surgical competency courses, this course explores the role of the surgical technologist in the preoperative care of the surgical patient in both the scrub and circulating duties. Theories and principles related to perioperative patient care will be emphasized, to include: admission routines, chart assessment, preoperative patient preparation and preoperative case management. Foundations in sterile technique and caring for the physical, spiritual, psychological, cultural, and religious needs of the patient will be built.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the surgical technology program.