SG 930 - Patient Care

23 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 23 Contact Hours

Examination of the entire perioperative experience of the patient undergoing surgery. Includes pre-admission, transportation, and positioning. Also includes considerations for special populations, such as geriatric, pediatric, diabetic, and physically challenged patients. Also includes sentinel events in the operating room, perceptions of death and dying, the needs of dying patients, and coping skills for the patient’s family.

Prerequisite(s): HO 818 or BIO 160IN or BIO 201IN.