STS 1304L - Operating Room Techniques Lab

3 cr. hrs.
Credit Hours: 3

This lab will provide information on operating room furniture, equipment, and supplies used during surgery. The preparation of the operating room, development of the sterile field, maintaining sterile technique, patient positioning, surgical skin prep, and draping will be included and will be part of the lab practical exam. You will be required to simulate a surgical procedure from start to finish. You must complete this lab with a grade of C or higher in order to start the clinical rotations.

Course Designations: (OA)

Prerequisite(s): STS 1307 or Instructor’s Approval.
Corequisite(s): STS 2944L or Instructor’s Approval.