SURT1215
Surgical Pharmacology
Credits: 3 (2/1/0)
Description: This course introduces basic surgical pharmacology. Topics include drug classification,
therapeutic effects, side effects, interactions and dosage calculations.
Prerequisites: SURT1200
SURT1210
Corequisites: SURT1220
Competencies: 1. Demonstrate proficiency in dosage calculations for surgical patients, including converting from
one system to another.
2. Differentiate between types of anesthesia.
3. Identify methods of anesthesia administration.
4. Identify methods of administering different types of anesthesia.
5. Explore pharmacological and therapeutic classifications of surgical medications.
6. Define general terminology associated with drug use.
7. Identify principles of drug use and anesthesia administration.
8. Perform medication preparation while maintaining surgical asepsis.
9. Accurately perform sponge, needle and instrument counts.
10. Demonstrate safe handling of infectious/hazardous waste.
11. Identify anesthesia techniques, medication administration and preparation.
MnTC goal areas: None
© 2019 Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Page 1 of 1
We reserve the right to periodically update information without notice. Generated Apr 5th, 2019
The information in this publication should not be regarded as contractual in nature.
