SUR 106 - Asepsis and Infection Control in Surgery

4.00 credits

This course explores the impact of microbiology and asepsis on the practice of sterile technique and infection control in the operating room. Topics covered include cell structure and function, classification of organisms, immune responses, infectious processes, microbial growth and aseptic techniques, immunology, bacteriology, pathogens of body fluids and systems, virology, parasitology, mycology, and wound healing with relation to how these affect surgical practice. Completion of all prerequisite coursework - MDA 102, HIM 105, WRI 117 or 121, COM 218Z, HIM 210, BIO 231, 231L, 232, 232L, 233, 233L, HIM 212 with a grade of “C” or better.