STS 1177C Surgical Technique & Procedures

In this course, students learn operating room theory and the role of the surgical technologists in the operating room and surgical services department. The principles of asepsis and practice of sterile technique used in the operating room is the focus of this course. Perioperative case management and the steps of the individual tasks are taught. These tasks include scrubbing, gowning, gloving, instrument identification, transport, transfer, preparations of the surgical patient, care of specimens, and surgical count sequence and management.