Maricopa Community Colleges  HCS104AB   20036-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-27-2003

HCS104AB  2003 Fall – 2011 Summer II

LAB  0.5 Credit(s)  2.0 Period(s)  1.55 Load  Occ

Specialty Surgical Instruments

Identification, care, and use of specialty surgical instruments to include endoscopes, stapling guns, and other specialty equipment.

Prerequisites: None.

Cross-References: SGT104AB

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

HCS104AB  2003 Fall – 2011 Summer II

Specialty Surgical Instruments

 

1.

Identify specific components of an endoscope. (I)

2.

Demonstrate proper handling and care of endoscopes. (I)

3.

Identify specific types and uses of drills. (II)

4.

Demonstrate proper handling and care of drills. (II)

5.

Identify specific types of stapling instruments. (III)

6.

Perform the correct procedure for assembling and care of stapling instruments. (III)

7.

Describe different types of specialty instruments used in surgery. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

HCS104AB  2003 Fall – 2011 Summer II

Specialty Surgical Instruments

 

I. Endoscopes

A. Viewing sheath

1. rigid

2. flexible

B. Light source

C. Power source

D. Accessories

E. Handling and care

II. Drills

A. Types of drills and applications

1. orthopedic

2. neurologic

3. eye, ear, nose, throat (EENT)

4. other

B. Proper care and handling

C. Proper sterilization techniques

III. Stapling Devices

A. Stapling devices and applications

B. Assembly of stapling devices

C. Reload devices

D. Break down devices

E. Proper care and handling

IV. Specialty Instruments

A. Orthopedic

B. Neurologic

C. Thoracic

D. Cardiovascular

E. Pediatric

F. Plastic

G. Opthalmic

 

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