ST 400 - Surgical Procedures

3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.

Introduction to each anatomical system with a focused review of pathology in conjunction with those specific procedures performed. The instrumentation and surgical modalities of each specialty will be covered as they relate to the practice of Surgical Technology. Surgical specialties include General, Gastrointestinal, Biliary, Gynecologic, Ear-Nose and Thoracic Surgery, Plastic, and Pediatric Surgery. This course intends to introduce the student to each body system with a focused systems review of pathology in conjunction with those specific procedures performed. The instrumentation and surgical modalities of each Surgical Specialty will be taught as it relates to the practice of Surgical Technology. This course is taught as a lecture with a hands-on component as it relates to specialized equipment.
Prerequisite(s): ST 300 and ST 3P00
Corequisite(s): ST 4P00
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1200
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services