Maricopa Community Colleges  SGT104AA   19992-20035 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 01/26/99
SGT104AA 19992-20035 LAB 0.50 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Basic Surgical Instrumentation
Classification of surgical instruments. Common and proper names for instruments. Specific uses, handling, and care for surgical instruments. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SGT104AA   19992-20035 Basic Surgical Instrumentation
1. List and describe different types of surgical instruments. (I)
2. Identify the common and proper names for surgical instruments. (I)
3. Explain the uses for specific surgical instruments. (II)
4. Describe correct handling and care of surgical instruments. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
SGT104AA   19992-20035 Basic Surgical Instrumentation
    I. Surgical Instruments
        A. Basic
          1. sharps/cutting
          2. clamps
          3. grasping/holding
          4. retraction
        B. Common and proper names
      II. Uses of Instruments
          A. Dissecting and cutting instruments
          B. Clamping and occulding instruments
          C. Grasping and holding instruments
          D. Retracting and exposing instruments
          E. Suturing instruments
          F. Suctioning instruments
          G. Dilating and probing instruments
        III. Handling and Care of Instruments
            A. Inspection
            B. Cleaning procedure
            C. Passing signals
            D. Instrumentation
            E. End of case
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