Catalog 2020-2021

STS 0120 Surgical Specialties I (N)

This course is an introduction to various types of surgical interventions and corresponding anatomical systems of the body. Perioperative case management, instrumentation, equipment, and procedural steps are defined and discussed with focus on the following specialties: general, obstetrics, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedics, and plastic/reconstructive. The perioperative care of the individualized patient is included.
204 hours

Prerequisites

STS 0003, STS 0155C, STS 0040

Corequisites

STS 0255L, STS 0050

Course Fee

Lab fee $50. Test fee $77.