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Course Listings 2018-2019 284 OAS108 3 Credits 3 Periods Business English Comprehensive coverage of correct use of English grammar including spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and number style mechanics in a business context. Prerequisites: None. OAS118 Lec + Lab 1 Credit 1.7 Periods 10-Key By Touch Touch system of numeric keys on 10-key pads. Prerequisites: None. OAS181 3 Credits 3 Periods Medical Office: Vocabulary Basic medical vocabulary with emphasis on pronunciation, spelling, and definition. Prerequisites: None. PERIOPERATIVE NURSING (PON) PON105 Lec + Lab 2 Credits 2 Periods Surgical Technology for the Operating Room Nurse Direct observation of principles and culture of operating room. Traffic patterns, aseptic techniques, roles, professional surgical team work, case management, perioperative record, instrument handling, safety precautions with regard to exposure, surgical attire, surgical regimen and chain of command. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Operating Room Nursing program, or permission of Department or Division. PON210 3 Credits 3 Periods PeriOperative Principles I Role and responsibilities of the professional nurse in the perioperative setting. Team concepts, patient care, nursing process and impact of quality assurance. Role of Association of Operating Room Nurse Standards of Practice. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Operating Room Nursing program or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: PON214. PON212 3 Credits 3 Periods PeriOperative Principles II Common pathogenic organisms and methods of sanitation/sterilization. Instruments, procedures, intervention measures related to the operating room. State and federal regulating agencies. Moral and ethical issues. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PON 210 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: PON214 PON214 LAB 4 Credits LAB 9.5 Periods PeriOperative Laboratory Practical application of perioperative nursing. Aseptic technique. Scrubbing, gowning, gloving, instrumentation, and maintenance of a sterile field. Accountability emphasized. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Operating Room Nursing program. Corequisites: PON210 and PON212. PON218 LAB 3 Credits LAB 15 Periods PeriOperative Clinical Practice I Application of the nursing process in care of surgical patients during the perioperative periods. Statements of competency established by the Association of Operating Room Nurses. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PON214.

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