PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
General
Course Number
130
Course Title
PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE SURGICAL
Description/Long Course Title
1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program. This course is a study of pharmacology and anesthesia. This course will deal with all aspects of pharmacology: drug sources, forms, nomenclature, route of administration, classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug handling techniques, identification, supplies needed, transfer of medications to the sterile field, commonly used medications, general anesthesia, nerve conduction blocks, history, and team member roles during anesthesia. One lecture hour per week.