SURG 255 — Operating Room Practicum (5 cr)
This course provides surgical technology students with actual experience in the operating room. In this pre-arranged practicum, students learn teamwork, flexibility, organization, and economy in time, motion and materials. Preparation of all supplies and equipment used for surgical procedures in the operation room is included. First and second scrubbing procedures under the supervision of operating room personnel or instructor are emphasized. Prerequisite: SURG 202, 212, 254 and concurrent enrollment in SURG 203, 206. (SCC)
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