Surgical Techniques (ST 100)

Term: 2020-2021 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Mrs. Ruby CastardoShow MyInfo popup for Mrs. Ruby Castardo

Interests/Hobbies:

I enjoy reading, cross stitch, traveling and spending time with family.

STI Dept:

 Surgical Technology Program

STI position:

I am the Program Director/Instructor and Advisor for the Surgical Technolgoy Program. I also teach Asepsis for second year DMS and first year CVI students'

Schedule

Thu, 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM (1/11/2021 - 5/7/2021) Location: SF SULLI 257

Description

Because understanding the scope of practice is critical, historical perspective of the career of the Surgical Technologist, and effective and safe care of the surgical patient will be discussed. An understanding of the diagnostic studies utilized to assist in the determination of the best course of care for a surgical patient will be introduced. Legal responsibilities of the health care worker will be investigated. Job duties of the surgical technologist working with operating room equipment in the areas of biomedical science and minimally invasive surgery will be explored. Prerequisite: All First Semester ST/HC Courses Corequisite: ST 120, ST 120L