ORTT 1030 Intro to Orth. Surg. Techniq.

This course provides an overview of the surgical techniques utilized by the orthopaedic technology profession and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to successfully participate on an orthopaedic surgical team. Topics include: orientation to orthopaedic surgical techniques, asepsis and the surgical environment, basic orthopaedic instrumentation and equipment, principles of sterilization process and application.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Program Admission

Corequisite

ORTT 1010 - Orthopedic Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of “C” or better AND ORTT 1020 - Orthopedic Techniques I with a grade of “C” or better

Lab Contact Hours

30

Lecture Contact Hours

45

Total Contact Hours

75