I is a beginning laboratory course that covers basic principles which apply to aseptic technique, sterilization and disinfection, instrumentation, sutures, needles, and preparing surgical supplies.
Students tour a clinical facility as part of the course orientation.
I and II as it deals with perioperative diagnosis and diagnostic interventions in the surgical setting and focuses on the specific areas of general and specialty surgery available in local facilities. Included in this course will be opening and closing the surgical wound, superficial and rectal surgery, deep general surgery, obstetric and gynecologic surgery, ophthalmic surgery, and ear, nose and throat surgery. While learning about specifics of surgical interventions, students will rotate to different facilities to get a broader range of experiences. While learning about specifics of surgical interventions, students will rotate to different facilities to get a broad range of experiences. Additionally in this course, students will learn the responsibilities of holding a job.