This course explores the duties and responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the assistant circulator role. Additionally, students are introduced to legal and ethical concepts governing perioperative practices related to surgical technology. Topics include: legal concepts and risk management, professional and medical ethics, communication, HIPAA, patient records, medication handling, open gloving, urinary catheterization, patient positioning, preoperative skin preparation, and emergency patient management.
Restricted Elective
Prerequisite
Completion of major support courses for Surgical Technology and acceptance into the Surgical Technology program.
Equivalent Courses
SRGT 160