SUR 134 Surgical Procedures II

Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5

This course provides a comprehensive study of intermediate and advanced surgical specialties that students are exposed to in the second clinical rotation. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment.

Pre-requisite(s): SUR 122 and SUR 123 .
Co-requisite(s): SUR 135.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Analyze the anatomical, pathological, and pathophysiological factors of intermediate and advanced surgical specialties in case studies to correlate surgical technology principles with effective perioperative care.
Synthesize theoretical knowledge of specialty instrumentation, supplies, and positioning devices to plan optimal perioperative care for complex surgical procedures.
Assess best practices for using specialty equipment and advanced procedural techniques.