SRG 1100 — Pharmacology for Surgical Technology
Credit Hour: 1.00 Total Contact Hour: 1.00 Lecture Hour: 1.00
Emphasizes the role of the surgical technologist in safe handling of drugs according to operating room policies and procedures. The student will also learn the classification of drugs, and federal and state pharmacy regulations applying to the surgical patient. Further, the student will study the complications and safety of the patient during local, regional and general anesthesia administration. Dosage calculation, life-saving drugs, and other drugs commonly used in the Operating Room (OR) will be discussed. 'C' grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: BIO 1110, SRG 1000
Corequisites: SRG 1500, SRG 1510.