SUR102 Microbiology for the Surgical Technologist

This course is a general study of common and newly emerging microorganisms and their characteristics in relation to health and control of disease. Special emphasis is placed on the concept of asepsis and the surgical environment. Focus will be on the surgical technologist’s role in maintaining aseptic technique with emphasis placed on safety and infection control.

Credit Hours

2

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

0

Other Hours

0

Prerequisite

BIO122 and HES115: Minimum grade of C

Corequisite

SUR103, SUR104, SUR105