STS 1340C - Surgical Science and Pharmacology

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Surgical Services program and completion of the program’s semester one, two, and three core courses, with a C or better.
Corequisite(s): None
A combined classroom and laboratory course. Introduces the most commonly used pharmacological agents utilized for surgical patients in each phase of the perioperative area and those utilized in the treatment of complications and emergencies. Emphasizes preoperative medications, anesthetics, and medications utilized within the sterile field stressing identification, safe handling, preparation, measurements, management within the sterile field, handling/transfer, and usage. Other topics include pain management, respiratory and airway management, IV fluids, and electrolyte replacement therapy.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: Spring
Fees: Lab Fee
Course Designations: AS only

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STS 1340C - Surgical Science and Pharmacology