Stress is placed on the commonly done procedures. Complex and occasional use procedures will be covered. Credit s Fundamental microbiological principles and laboratory techniques of patient care are studied. Students study the infectious disease process, transmission of microorganisms, body defense, disease prevention and control measures and microbial techniques such as preparation of cultures and microscopic slide preparations with simple staining and Gram staining. I - 4 Credits Acquaints the learner with the surgical team and to participate under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Surgical technicians serve as a second scrub, first scrub or assistant circulator.
Their exposure to various perioperative areas allow the student experiences open to a surgical technician. Conferences are scheduled to facilitate the learning process. This is an extension of Operating Room Practicum I. Students place emphasis on functioning as a first scrub technician expanding on their organization, adaptation, speed and coordination. Conferences are scheduled to relate the ideal classroom experiences into the specific clinical settings. The phlebotomist generally works in a clinical laboratory under the supervision of the appropriate professional.