SGT-2070 Surgical Procedures III

Credits 3
SGT-2070 is the highest level of the Surgical Procedure series of classes within the Surgical Technology Program. This class will focus on advanced surgical procedures to include but not limited to: genitourinary, cardiothoracic, peripheral, orthopedic, and neurological surgery. In addition to new concepts in surgical intervention, more extensive instrumentation will be introduced. Students will continue to learn to anticipate surgeon’s needs through the process of association and the identification of applied surgical patterns.
Prerequisite(s): SGT-2050, SGT-2100, and BIO-2010 completion with grade of C or higher
Corequisite(s): SGT-2200 and SGT-2300
2 lecture/3 lab hours.
Course Outcomes

Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary system related procedures, instrumentation, special equipment, supplies, and drugs used in surgical procedures
Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system, related procedures, instrumentation, special equipment, supplies, and drugs used in surgical procedures.
Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the cardiothoracic system, related procedures, instrumentation, special equipment, supplies, and drugs used in surgical procedures.
Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vascular system, related procedures, instrumentation, special equipment, supplies, and drug used in surgical procedures.
Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the neurological system, related procedures, instrumentation, special equipment, supplies, and drug used in surgical procedures.
Summarize preoperative diagnostic tests and procedures indicated of various procedures.
Summarize the postoperative care and possible complications of surgical procedures indicated.
Summarize the pathology that prompts surgical intervention for surgical procedures and the surgical steps for various procedures.
Set up for advanced surgical procedures with appropriate supplies using aseptic and sterility practices preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative.
Compare/contrast all surgical procedures studied throughout the course of the program.