Surgery (SURG)  Dept Info - College Info

SURG 135 -- Introduction to the Structure and Function of Cardiovascular System (2-4) [Rpt./ 4 units] CDT Introduces the student to the basic anatomy and electrophysiology of the heart. Discusses the function of the cardiovascular system, including the role of the autonomic nervous system in cardiopulmonary activities. Students establish competency in basic ECG interpretation.

SURG 140 -- Introduction to Prehospital Pharmacology (2) CDT Introduces principles of pharmocodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Includes and introduction to regulations, calculations, and classifications of pharmacotherapeutics utilized in the pre-hospital setting.

SURG 201 -- Foundations of Paramedic Practice and Education (2) I II S Introduction to paramedic profession roles and responsibilities (past, present, and future) via systems and epidemiological models. Includes the history of EMS, overviews EMS radio/communication technology and procedures. Discusses medical-legal and ethical issues. Includes introduction to evidence-based medicine, report writing and patient documentation. P, current emergency medical technician certificate or equivalent.

SURG 202 -- Preparation for Clinical Paramedic Practice (5) I II S Prepares the paramedic student with the knowledge and skill competencies necessary to function safely in clinical educational settings. Includes general patient assessment and history-taking, initial assessment and management of airway, ventilation and shock. Includes applied pharmacology, pathophysiology, and technical skills in advanced life support for paramedics. P, SURG 201.

SURG 206 -- Trauma, Soft Tissue, and Burn Emergencies (2) CDT Assessment and management of body system trauma, including shock, head/neck/spine, thoracic and abdominal, extremity, soft tissue, and burns. P, or CR, SURG 201, SURG 202.

SURG 211A -- Supervised Paramedicine Clinical in Emergency Settings (1) Paramedic students demonstrate clinical competencies in ancillary and emergency department areas of the hospital. Students in small groups with clinical instructors at ratio of less than 5:1 and/or 1:1 supervision with preceptor. P, or CR, SURG 201, SURG 202.

SURG 211C -- Supervised Field and Vehicular Experience I (1) [Rpt./ 1] CDT Part 1 of supervised practice in field and vehicular medicine through 1:1 precepted field experiences in patient care. Competencies in assessing and managing patients in typical paramedic pre-hospital and field settings and conditions. P, SURG 335, or CR, SURG 302.

SURG 211D -- Supervised Field and Vehicular Experience II (4) [Rpt./ 1] CDT Field and vehicular paramedicine through 1:1 precepted field experiences in patient care. Competencies in assessing patients and and managing response teams in typical paramedic pre-hospital and field settings and conditions. P, SURG 211C or equivalent.

SURG 235 -- EMS Management of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Emergencies (4) II S Assessment and management of medical emergencies which affect the cardio-vascular and pulmonary systems. Preparation for Emergency Medical System (EMS) advanced cardiac life support, include assessment-based events of airway, respiratory (anaphylaxis, COPD, asthma), cardiovascular (chest pain, bradycardia, tachycardia, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock), and stroke emergencies. P, SURG 211A.

SURG 236 -- Assessment and Management of Medical Emergencies (2) CDT Assessment and management of medical emergencies related to altered mental status and other emergencies related to neurological, endocrine, toxicological, hemopoetic, environmental, GI/GU, and infectious diseases. Clinical decision-making, and advanced medical emergencies life support using a case-based approach is emphasized. P, preparation for field and vehicular paramedicine or equivalent.

SURG 238 -- Special Situations and Field Operations (1) I II CDT Develops knowledge and skills for extrication, rescue, multicasualty incidents, and interfacing with Specialty Operations Teams. Practices START triage model and multicasualty management principles. Considerations to include vehicular extrication, water rescue, remote rescue, hazardous terrains and materials are addressed.

SURG 260 -- Anatomy and Physiology in Paramedicine (6-8) CDT Knowledge and skills in human anatomy and physiology as defined by national curriculum standards for paramedics. The student learns biological concepts related to molecular, cellular, organs, and organ systems. Normal structure and functions of cells, tissues, all major organs and organ systems of the human body are addressed, and applied to health, disease, and pharmacological issues pertinent to paramedics.

SURG 302 -- Preparation for Field Paramedicine (3) This course reviews and establishes competencies in assessing and managing typical paramedic field situations, patients, and conditions. Includes review of prehospital assessment, pharmacology, clinical decision-making, establishing field impressions, triage, management of multiple patients and scene safety priorities, and documentation. P, SURG 211A; CR, SURG 335 or equivalent.

SURG 311A -- Supervised Paramedicine Clinical in Emergency Settings II (2) CDT Students practice clinical competencies in ancillary and emergency department areas of the hospital and other clinical settings under 1:1 supervision with preceptor. P, SURG 211A.

SURG 335 -- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (1-2) [Rpt./ 5] Advanced life support knowledge and skills in cardiac and stroke emergencies. Effective team response and team leadership during cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary emergencies is emphasized. Includes coordination of a systems approach to cardiovascular emergencies.

SURG 382 -- Emergency Care Across Lifespan and Cultures (4) Introduces prehospital physiological and psycho-social considerations for patients across the lifespan, and from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds Includes assessment and management considerations for neonates, infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, adolescent, adult, women of child-bearing age, pregnant and geriatric patients. Prepares the student for clinical encounters across the lifespan. P, SURG 201, SURG 202.

SURG 383 -- Prehospital Psychology of Health, Injury, and Disease (3) Introduces psychological perspectives of provider and patient wellness, and factors which affect and are impacted by illness and/or injury. Includes patient, family, and bystander psycho-dynamic considerations in crisis, trauma and disease. Discusses concepts of wellness, resiliency, coping, stress, and behavioral emergencies. Includes concepts and strategies of therapeutic communications and crisis intervention.

SURG 403A -- Advanced Life Support Review (3) [Rpt./ 10] Part A Comprehensive advanced life support review of paramedic and intermediate state and national refresher course objectives. Part B (Stations/Skills Prep, Knowledge Prep) Comprehensive review of all national curriculum knowledge and skill objectives for paramedics. Meet Arizona and National Refresher curriculum requirements.

SURG 403B -- Advanced Life Support Review (1) [Rpt./ 3] Part B Comprehensive review of skill and preparatory knowledge for the national paramedic and intermediate EMT examination.

SURG 406 -- Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support (3) [Rpt./ 5] I II Emphasizes assessment-based management and skills in caring for the trauma patient including mechanisms of injury, shock-trauma resuscitation, thoracic and abdominal, head/neck/spine, extremity, soft tissue, and burns. P, SURG 206 or equivalent.

SURG 411A -- Supervised Paramedicine Clinical in Ancillary and Emergency settings (1) [Rpt./ 1] Clinical competencies for paramedicine are practiced in ancillary and emergency department areas of the hospital and other clinical settings under 1:1 supervision with preceptor.

SURG 411B -- Advanced Life Support Clinical Competency Review (1) [Rpt./ 10] Completion of clinical competencies in review format under 1:1 preceptor supervision in ED and critical care settings. Meets requirements for Arizona Challenge course clinicals.

SURG 436 -- Advanced Prehospital Medical Life Support (3) S Assessment based management through case studies and applications in medical life support. Discussions of medical prehospital emergencies using problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine, team approach to effective prehospital care and clinical decision-making. Team leadership and management of diverse patient medical complaints reviewed. P, SURG 236 or equivalent.

SURG 482 -- Pediatric Emergencies and Resuscitation (1-2) [Rpt./ 5] CDT Develops knowledge and skills in pediatric trauma and medical emergencies. Family-integrated approach and effecting a coordinated team response to pediatric emergencies is emphasized. Recognition and management of shock and cardiopulmonary emergencies is included.

SURG 483 -- Acute and Chronic Emergencies Across the Lifespan (1) I II Out of hospital care issues related to acute interventions in chronic care patients and considerations for patients with special challenges. Family-oriented approach to managing children with special health care needs (CSHCN curriculum, etc.) Discusses end of life issues and the prehospital advanced directives laws. Reviews neonatal and pediatric resuscitation, and adult home care interface. Reviews cultural issues of emergency care. P, SURG 201 or equivalent.

SURG 496A -- Advanced Paramedicine Principles and Practice (2) [Rpt./ 2] II S New and advanced concepts in advanced paramedic practice, to include advanced cardiology, advanced critical incident stress management, prehospital research, and EMS communications. Analyzes medical-legal and ethical issues. Applies and analyzes at the paramedic leadership level.

SURG 499 -- Independent Study (1-6) Students will learn about interdisciplinary research topics and techniques spanning the behavioral and health sciences. The research is aimed at improving the quality of healthcare by better understanding the processes of clinical judgment and decision-making and their effects on patient outcomes. They will accomplish this by administering questionnaires, chart review, database management, data analysis, and other research procedures. Grading will be based on successful completion of tasks above and the ethical treatment of human subjects.

SURG 499H -- Honors Independent Study (1-9) [Rpt./ 27 units] Students will learn about interdisciplinary research topics and techniques spanning the behavioral and health sciences. The research is aimed at improving the quality of healthcare by better understanding the processes of clinical judgment and decision-making and their effects on patient outcomes. They will accomplish this by administering questionnaires, chart review, database management, data analysis, and other research procedures. Grading will be based on successful completion of tasks above and the ethical treatment of human subjects.

SURG 596I -- Molecular Cardiovascular Biology (3) [Rpt./ 2] I Contact department for a description of this course. (Identical with MCB 596I, CBIO 596I, CBA 596I, PSIO 596I).

SURG 599 -- Independent Study (1-9) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 670 -- Principles of Perfusion Techniques I (3) I P, PCOL 671. Open to majors only. (Identical with PCOL 670, which is home).

SURG 671 -- Perfusion Technology Laboratory (1) I P, open to majors only. (Identical with PCOL 671, which is home).

SURG 672 -- Principles of Perfusion Techniques II (2) I P, open to majors only. (Identical with PCOL 672, which is home).

SURG 699 -- Independent Study (1-18) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

For descriptions of medical student electives, see the College of Medicine Electives Manual.

SURG 800A -- Research (6) P, prior approval of MSRC. (Identical with MED 800A, which is home).

SURG 800B -- Research - Breast Problems Management (6) 1. To familiarize student with the clinical management of breast problems, specifically malignancies, including in-depth review of the diagnostic modalities and treatment options of a patient with breast carcinoma. 2.Extensive laboratory experience focusing on the newest advances in the cell biology of breast carcinoma, such as cytogenetics of breast cancer. P, SURG 803, prior consent of instructor.

SURG 800C -- Research - Special Interest in Nutrition, Trauma, Critical Care & the Elderly (4-6) Goals: To investigate clinical research topics in surgery. To learn how to approach clinical problems systemically.

SURG 800D -- Research Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery (4-8) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, SURG 803.

SURG 800E -- Research (1-12) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, SURG 803.

SURG 803 -- Clinical Clerkship (6-9) [Rpt.] I II Introduction to clinical surgery through hospital clerkship on surgical wards.

SURG 807 -- Specialty Clerkship (3) [Rpt.] I II Introduction to clinical surgery through exposure to a surgery Specialty Clerkship (as assigned by the Surgery Department). P, basic science courses.

SURG 810A -- General Surgery (3-8) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 810B -- Burn Care (4-8) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, 4th year medical student or completion of SURG 803.

SURG 811B -- BNI Neurological Surgery (4-6) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, 4th year medical students.

SURG 815A -- Urinary Stone Disease (6) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815B -- Cardiothoracic Surgery (4-12) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815C -- Neurosurgery (3-6) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815D -- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance (1-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815E -- Urology (4-6) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, open to majors only.

SURG 815F -- Orthopaedics (3) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815G -- Cardiovascular Physiology and Research (1-12) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815H -- Lymphvascular System Health and Disability (6-12) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815I -- Surgical Critical Care (4) I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, completion of 3rd-year clerkship. Credit allowed for only one of SURG 815I, SURG 815L, or ANES 815P.

SURG 815J -- Otorhinolaryngology (3) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815K -- Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine (4) [Rpt./ 3] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815L -- Orthopaedic Biomechanical/Biomaterial (6) [Rpt.] I Contact department for a description of this course. P, SURG 803 or SURG 807; 9 weeks of surgery clerkship.

SURG 815M -- Trauma (3-8) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815N -- Spinal Cord Injury (3) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, senior status.

SURG 815O -- Surgical Critical Care (3-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, SURG 803.

SURG 815P -- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (3-6) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, rotation in pediatrics and orthopedic surgery.

SURG 815Q -- Plastic Surgery (3-6) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, senior year in medical school.

SURG 815R -- Clinical Experiment Rehabilitation Medicine (1-4) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815S -- Vascular Clinical Management (4-8) [Rpt./ 8 units] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, completion of junior and senior rotations in surgery.

SURG 815T -- Emergency Medicine (3-12) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815U -- Head and Neck Surgery (4-6) [Rpt.] II Contact department for a description of this course. P, completion of required clerkships.

SURG 815V -- Clinics in Medical Ignorance (3-4) [Rpt.] II Contact department for a description of this course. P, junior standing.

SURG 815W -- Pediatric Urology (4) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 815Y -- Clinical Toxicology (4-6) [Rpt.] S Contact department for a description of this course. P, 4th-year medical students.

SURG 815Z -- Advanced Surgical Study (3-6) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, general surgery.

SURG 816A -- Pediatric Surgery (4) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course. (Identical with PED 816A).

SURG 816B -- Hand Surgery (4) II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 816C -- Rural Pediatric Orthopaedics (3-4) Contact department for a description of this course. (Identical with PED 816C).

SURG 816D -- Neuro-Oncology (4) I II P, open to medical students only. (Identical with RONC 816D, which is home).

SURG 816E -- Surgical Critical Care (4) To provide the student with an introduction to the management of the patient with severe multiple system disease in the intensive care unit setting. Major emphasis will be placed on providing an understanding of the diagnosis and management of acute respiratory failure including ventilator management, fluid and electrolyte disorders. P, 3rd-year surgical clerkship.

SURG 816F -- Orthopaedic Trauma (4) Goals: To familiarize the student with musculoskeletal injuries: evaluation, ambulatory care, and operative care. P, SURG 803.

SURG 816G -- Vascular Surgery (4) To grasp an understanding of vascular surgery by serving as a sub intern. Knowledge will be gained in clinical examination of vascular problems, interpretation of Duplex examination data as well as angiograms, patient selection for which type of revascularization procedures, the individual operative procedures by serving as a member of the surgical team, postoperative care, and long term outcome. There will also be didactic sessions on the vascular lab and ultrasound as well as application of those diagnostic modalities. Endovascular approaches will likewise be observed. There will also be experience in methods and indications for anticoagulant therapy. P, SURG 801.

SURG 816H -- Orthopaedics (1) Goals: Upon successful completion of this elective, students will have become exposed to self-selected specialties such as trauma, musculoskeletal oncology, foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and reconstructive surgery. The student will learn the basics of the individual orthopedic disease processes, methods of evaluation, and methods of management. P, SURG 803.

SURG 891A -- Surgery and Subspecialties (1-18) [Rpt./ 54 units] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 891C -- General Surgery "B" (4-12) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 891D -- General Surgery "C" (4-12) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 891F -- Spine and Orthopaedic Reconstruction (4-12) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 891I -- Rural Health Professions Preceptorship (3-6) [Rpt./ 2] I II P, open to medical students formally admitted to the Rural Health Professions Program. (Identical with MED 891I, which is home).

SURG 891L -- Perfusion Science (1-3) [Rpt.] (Identical with PHCL 891L, which is home).

SURG 896A -- Medical Ignorance (2) [Rpt./ 1] II Contact department for a description of this course.

SURG 896H -- Gene Therapy for Vascular Disease (2) II P, 3rd and 4th-year medical school. (Identical with MED 896H, which is home).

SURG 896U -- Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (2) I II P, 3rd and 4th-year medical students only. (Identical with MED 896U, which is home).

SURG 899 -- Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.