Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

SURG 1330 Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist

Course Information

Course information
Course Number SURG 1330
Course Title Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist
Description This course introduces pharmacological fundamentals that correlate with the surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on the role and responsibility of the surgical technologist related to medication handling. Topics to be covered will include surgical team roles, classifications, packaging, measurement, calculations, and delivery of medications. Anesthesia techniques including regional, general, and local administration. (Prerequisites: SURG 1100, SURG 1220, SURG 1240, Corequisite: SURG 1340, SURG 1450).
Total Credits 2
Total Hours 32
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 2 Credits, 32 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: SURG 1100, SURG 1220, SURG 1240
Corequisite: SURG 1340, SURG 1450

Course Competencies

  1. Define principles of anesthesia administration.
  2. Explain anesthesia medications.
  3. Describe pharmacology terminology and medical abbreviations.
  4. Demonstrate medication measurements, care, and handling of surgical medications.
  5. Define pharmacokinetics.
  6. Explain patient concepts when anesthetized.
  7. Explain the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

SCC Accessibility Statement

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