Faculty: Vocational.School The Surgery Services major focuses on the principles and practices of surgical care, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management. Students gain skills in surgical techniques, patient care, sterilization, surgical instrumentation, and operating room management, preparing for careers in surgical nursing, surgical technologist roles, operating room management, and related healthcare fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of surgical care and patient management. - Develop skills in surgical techniques and instrumentation. - Learn patient care and safety protocols in surgical settings. - Explore sterilization and infection control practices. - Analyze operating room management and team dynamics. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical skills. - Gain practical experience through clinical rotations and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Surgery Services** - Overview of surgical care principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Surgical Anatomy and Physiology** - Fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology relevant to surgical procedures. 3. **Surgical Techniques** - Principles of basic and advanced surgical techniques. 4. **Patient Care in Surgery** - Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care protocols. 5. **Sterilization and Infection Control** - Techniques for ensuring sterility and preventing infections in surgical settings. 6. **Surgical Instrumentation** - Understanding and handling of surgical instruments and equipment. 7. **Operating Room Management** - Principles of managing surgical teams and operating room environments. 8. **Surgical Pharmacology** - Fundamentals of medications used in surgical settings. 9. **Emergency Surgical Care** - Techniques for managing surgical emergencies and trauma cases. 10. **Surgical Specialties** - Exploration of various surgical specialties such as cardiothoracic, orthopedic, and neurosurgery. 11. **Clinical Rotations** - Real-world experiences in hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Hands-on training in surgical settings under the supervision of experienced professionals. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying surgery services skills, such as developing a surgical care plan, conducting a patient care analysis, or managing an operating room scenario. **Assessment Methods:** - Surgical care principles analyses - Surgical anatomy and physiology projects - Surgical techniques projects - Patient care in surgery projects - Sterilization and infection control projects - Surgical instrumentation projects - Operating room management projects - Surgical pharmacology projects - Emergency surgical care projects - Surgical specialties projects - Clinical rotation reports - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Surgery Services" - "Surgical Anatomy and Physiology" - "Surgical Techniques" - "Patient Care in Surgery" - "Sterilization and Infection Control" - "Surgical Instrumentation" - "Operating Room Management" - "Surgical Pharmacology" - "Emergency Surgical Care" - "Surgical Specialties" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, anatomy, and an interest in surgical care and patient management. **Major Duration:** Typically 2-4 years for an associate or bachelor's degree in Surgery Services, depending on the program and institution. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Certifications in specific surgical specialties and technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring surgical technologists, surgical nurses, operating room managers, and healthcare professionals seeking careers in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and related healthcare settings. This major equips students with the clinical, technical, and managerial skills needed to excel in surgery services, supporting careers in various roles within hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and related healthcare settings. The program provides a comprehensive education in surgical care principles, anatomy, surgical techniques, patient care, sterilization, instrumentation, operating room management, pharmacology, emergency care, surgical specialties, and practical experience through clinical rotations and internships, preparing students for successful careers in the field.