OMT290 Surgical Assisting
Addresses the technician's role in assisting in minor office surgeries, hospital-based OR or ASC surgery and laser procedures. Includes aseptic technique, scrubbing, gowning and gloving, sterilization of instruments, proper disposition of supplies/medications and regulations pertaining to surgical centers. Covers intraocular injections and refractive surgery. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement, and admission to the OMT Program or Program Director approval. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 3
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45356 | Online (scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:20pm | From September 24 through December 10, 2025 | Duanna VanCamp | Books for CRN 45356
Class details for CRN 45356 Fees: $12 | |
| 45359 | In-person | Cascade JH 115 | Monday from 12:30 to 3:20pm | From September 23 through December 8, 2025 | Michelle du Bois | Books for CRN 45359
Class details for CRN 45359 Fees: $12 | |
| 45360 | In-person | Cascade JH 115 | Tuesday from 12:30 to 3:20pm | From September 23 through December 9, 2025 | Michelle du Bois | Books for CRN 45360
Class details for CRN 45360 Fees: $12 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.