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AHST 125: Surgical Competencies I Lecture

3 Cr
Quarters: F
The first of two surgical competency courses, this course explores the roles of the surgical technologist and other members of the surgical team, focusing on communication in the surgical setting, development of surgical technology, health care facilities, and caring for the physical, spiritual, psychological, cultural, and religious needs of the patient. Also covered will be patient’s rights, documentation, legal and ethical responsibilities, scope of practice, professional organizations, and professional credentialing for surgical technologists. Theories and principles related to pre-operative patient care will be emphasized to include: admission routines, chart assessment, patient transportation and monitoring, operating room attire, and pre-operative case management for the scrub and circulating roles.
Prerequisite: Current enrollment within the Surgical Technology program.