Courses

Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstructive , ophthalmology, oral/maxillofacial, and neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care.

Reviews cardiac, peripheral vascular, and neurologic surgical procedures. Includes a review of the instruments, equipment, and supplies utilized during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of these procedures.

This course will focus on the expanded functions unique to the RNFA role during operative and invasive procedures. The course includes the recommended content of the Core Curriculum for the RN First Assist and is designed to develop the beginning knowledge and skills needed for safe RNFA practice.

Provides didactic instruction and applied technical skills in surgical techniques and various invasive medical procedures. An animal surgery laboratory, using live pigs is an essential component.

Orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include, but are not limited to: scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping; assistance with patient care; processing of instruments and supplies; maintenance of a sterile field; and environmental sanitation. In addition, introduces the development of surgical team participation through clinical experience.

Orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping, assistance with patient care, processing of instruments and supplies, maintenance of a sterile field and environmental sanitation. In addition, introduces the development of surgical team participation through clinical experience.

Orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping, assistance with patient care, processing of instruments and supplies, maintenance of a sterile field and environmental sanitation. In addition, introduces the development of surgical team participation through clinical experience.

Prepares students for entry into careers as surgical technologists and enables them to effectively review for the national certification examination. Topics include professional credentialing, certification review, and test-taking skills.

Provides the opportunity to learn and practice basic surgical technology skills.

The student will serve as an acting intern on the Breast & Endocrine surgical service at the USA Medical Center, Mitchell Cancer Institute, and USA Children's and Women's Hospital. He/she will function as an intern under the supervision of the surgical faculty. It is anticipated that the student will evaluate a minimum of 8 out-patients per week in the clinic with and participate in ?5 operations a week.