SURG 2310 - Surgical Microbiology and Asepsis

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program or approval of the program director.

Course Description:
This course is a presentation of microbial techniques and concepts. Emphasis is placed on applying these concepts in the operating room environment.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Introductory topics in microbiology and microscopy
Common principles of staining and culturing techniques
Nomenclature and types of microorganisms
Host-microbe relationships
Common causative agents of infectious disease
Host defenses, the process of infection and immunology