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2021-2022 Catalog Archived

SUR 103 - Surgical Procedures I

Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course is a study of a system to system approach to surgical procedures and relates regional anatomy, pathology, specialty equipment, and team responsibility. Patient safety, medical/legal aspects, and drugs used in surgery are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): SUR 101  , SUR 102  , and SUR 115 must be completed with a B or better.
Corequisite(s): SUR 104
Course Topics:
  • Anesthesia Methods and Agents
  • Drugs, Weights, and Measures
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Principles of General Surgery
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site.
Required Materials:
  • 1 folder with pockets
  • Scrub Suits
  • Protective eye wear
  • 2 blank mini DVD’s R
  • 1 - Box of Latex Sterile Surgical Gloves
Grading System:
An overall grade of Select or higher is required for transferability.??

Students must maintain a final overall average of “80”. An average of less than “80” will prevent students from continuing in the program. Additionally, the student must satisfactorily complete all required competencies in the lab.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Analyze the various methods and agents used in anesthesia.
  2. Assess the drugs, weights, and measures used in surgery.
  3. Analyze diagnostic procedures performed on the surgical patient.
  4. Assess the principles of general surgery.
  5. Evaluate the preoperative preparation of the surgical patient to include transportation, positioning, and draping the surgical site.
  6. Analyze general patient care and safety in the surgical suite to include vital signs, and urinary catheterization. 
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy



Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022