VT8. 620 Surgery and Anesthesia

Gives students the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the tasks associated with induction and maintenance of anesthesia, as well as those specific to surgery. Through lecture, demonstration and lab exercises, students learn to monitor planes of anesthesia, correct physiologic imbalances, and prepare materials essential to surgery.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: MTH 060 Intro to Algebra and WR 115 Intro to College Writing with a grade of C or better.

Offered

Offered Winter only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Perform calculations for the correct amount of anesthesia. Understandsthe effect of anesthesia. Knowledge of sterilization methods for surgical instruments. Understanding of basic surgical techniques. Anesthesia monitoring.