This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to apply theoretical foundations of the pre, intra, and post-operative environment from N610 to the clinical setting. A minimum number of 270 of preceptor monitored direct patient clinical hours are required. Emphasis on developing advanced psychomotor skills such as tissue handling, suturing, and hemostasis in relation to the surgical patient. 

Must have completed N610.

This course is an online module with on-site clinical practicum.

This course requires prior approval of instructor contact maureen.wassef@umassmed.edu

This is a 3 credit course.