SURGT 1001: Surgical Asepsis and Sterile Technique
Students will be introduced to the operating room facility and preoperative preparation. Students will demonstrate proper sterile and aseptic technique while completing hands-on surgical skills. Operating room surgical equipment, instrumentation, and supplies will also be addressed.
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Asepsis and Sterile Technique
Frey. (2018). Surgical technology for the surgical technologist : a positive care approach (Frey, Ed.; Fifth edition.). Cengage Learning.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2008). AST Standards of Practice for Surgical Attire, Surgical Scrub, Hand Hygiene and Hand Washing
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2019). Guidelines for Best Practices for Establishing the Sterile Field in the Operating Room.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2017). AST Guidelines for Best Practices for Wearing Jewelry
Healthcare Facility
Frey. (2018). Surgical technology for the surgical technologist : a positive care approach (Frey, Ed.; Fifth edition.). Cengage Learning.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2006). Standards of Practice for Patient Identification, Correct Surgery Site and, Correct Surgical Procedure
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2017). AST Guidelines for Best Practices for Patient Transportation.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2011). AST Standards of Practice for Surgical Positioning.
Surgical Instruments
Frey. (2018). Surgical technology for the surgical technologist : a positive care approach (Frey, Ed.; Fifth edition.). Cengage Learning.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2008). AST Standards of Practice for Skin Prep of the Surgical Patient.
Surgical Equipment
Frey. (2018). Surgical technology for the surgical technologist : a positive care approach (Frey, Ed.; Fifth edition.). Cengage Learning.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2019). Guidelines for Best Practices for Establishing the Sterile Field in the Operating Room.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2017). AST Guidelines for Best Practices in Monitoring Sterility
Surgical Supplies
Frey. (2018). Surgical technology for the surgical technologist : a positive care approach (Frey, Ed.; Fifth edition.). Cengage Learning.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2008). AST Standards of Practice for Surgical Attire, Surgical Scrub, Hand Hygiene and Hand Washing
Surgical Conscience
**Resource below is accessed and licensed through Google Scholar: Sandra Pesce under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
Frey. (2018). Surgical technology for the surgical technologist : a positive care approach (Frey, Ed.; Fifth edition.). Cengage Learning.
Duff, J., Bowen, L., & Gumuskaya, O. (2022). What does surgical conscience mean to perioperative nurses: An interpretive description. Collegian. 29,2. 147-153.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2019). Guidelines for Best Practices for Establishing the Sterile Field in the Operating Room.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2014). Standards of Practice for Gowning and Gloving.
Asepsis and Sterile Technique
Frey. (2018). Surgical technology for the surgical technologist : a positive care approach (Frey, Ed.; Fifth edition.). Cengage Learning.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2017). AST Guidelines for Best Practices in Monitoring Sterility
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2019). Guidelines for Best Practices for Establishing the Sterile Field in the Operating Room.
Association of Surgical Technologists. (2017). AST Guidelines for Best Practices in Use of Eye Protection During Surgical Procedures