SURG 114S Technological Science Concepts
This course covers computer systems in the surgical settings, hospital digital scheduling boards, electronic medical records (EMR) systems used, and securing protected health information (PHI). Also covered are principles of electricity and electrical safety as well as components of the electrosurgical unit. It covers lasers and laser applications. Also covered are minimally invasive surgical (MIS) systems, endoscopy, robotic, and navigation systems. It covers the purpose of interventional radiology and its use in surgery, imaging modalities, and the role of the surgical technologist in interventional radiology. Technological sciences concepts skills applications are demonstrated in the lab and clinical settings (1-1-1)