SUR 1213 - Clinical Practicum I

Credits: 3
This course introduces the perioperative/surgical environment in a healthcare facility. It includes supervised clinical experience in application of learned theory and principles, basic patient care procedures, aseptic techniques, safe practice, and beginning skills of sterilization and disinfection. Students will be assigned to cases in the operating room where they will learn to become proficient in their skills. Clinical hours 20 per week. Corequisite(s): SUR 1012, SUR 1102, SUR 1103, SUR 1124