SURG 109 - Skills Laboratory I

Credits 4
This course is designed for students to learn and demonstrate their ability to correctly apply the principles and practices of surgical techniques. Laboratory experience is focused on the students developing a satisfactory level of performance of safety and aseptic technique to enter into the clinical setting. Students will learn the proper sequence of the surgical scrub, gowning and gloving, establishing and maintaining a sterile field, draping materials, needles, sutures, basic instrumentation and transporting patients. Students will also learn to function in the first scrub role.
Course Outcomes

Carry out complete patient and instrument preparation for surgery.