Surgical Procedures l (ST 112)

Term: 2020-2021 School Year Fall 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

Tue, 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM (8/24/2020 - 8/28/2020) Location: SF SULLI 257
Tue, 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM (8/31/2020 - 9/11/2020) Location: SF SULLI 222
Tue, 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM (9/14/2020 - 12/11/2020) Location: SF SULLI 257

Description

This course provides an introduction to surgical procedures in various specialties, including gastrointestinal, liver and biliary tract, hernia repair, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), and orthopedic surgery, with a focus on surgeries of the upper extremity. Students will study the anatomy, pathophysiology, and diagnostic tests relevant to each specialty. The course covers patient preparation, surgical technique, instrumentation, and the use of equipment necessary for these procedures. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the surgical sequence, recognizing complications, and post-operative care considerations. Prerequisite: All First & Second Semester ST/HC Courses Corequisite: ST 111, ST 111S, ST 122L