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STS 2323 - Surgical Procedures I (Credit Hours: 4)

02 - Postsecondary Vocational

Description

This course is designed to prepare students for surgical procedures, including the review of surgical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, relevant equipment, supplies and techniques regarding general surgery, endoscopic surgery, gynecological and obstetrical surgery, genitourinary surgery, orthopedic surgery, and otolaryngology surgery (ear, nose and throat) and diagnostic procedures and relevant equipment, supplies and techniques. Depth of coverage will be determined by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technologists published by the Association of Surgical Technologists.

Prerequisites

STS 1340, STS 1302, STS 1302L, STS 1310 and STS 1310L

Corequisites

STS 2323L

Conditions

Must be admitted to the Surgical Services or Central Sterile Processing Technologist program.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

4

Applicable Programs

A.S., T.C.

Florida State College at Jacksonville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Florida State College at Jacksonville may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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