PAC 5333C - Surgery and Emergency Medicine

Hours: 3

This course introduces students to the role of emergency medicine and general surgery principles. This includes recognition of immediately life-threatening conditions and appropriate interventions and the diagnoses and treatment of common acute conditions associated with emergency and surgical pathology/conditions. Topics related to pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care include aseptic practices, infectious processes, wound healing, anesthesia, surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments. Prerequisites: PAC 5202, PAC 5207, PAC 5211, PAC 5219C, PAC 5227. The instructor or student may seek an exception to the prerequisites with permission from the Program Director.