Microbiology for Surgical Technologists - Softcover

Rodriguez, Margaret

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111306664 ISBN 13: 9781111306663

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2016

Synopsis

Witness the fascinating relationship between complex human systems and the microscopic world with MICROBIOLOGY FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, 2nd Edition! In addition to understanding and preventing disease transmission in perioperative settings, you will explore viruses, bacteria, and other common infections and their sources, as well as their connections to the body's systems. Health and safety discussions are also important, particularly those measures that protect you and your patients from harmful microorganisms in the operating room. MICROBIOLOGY FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, 2nd Edition organizes content logically according to microbial characteristics, while highlighting the relationships between microbiology departments, pathology departments, and surgical technologist responsibilities in the workplace. Plus, special features such as case studies, amusing anecdotes, and contemporary media discussions make learning fun, adding interest to every chapter while helping you prepare for an exciting career as a surgical technologist.

About this title

About the Author:

Margaret Rodriguez is a Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assistant, and a Professor in the Surgical Technology Department at El Paso Community College in El Paso, Texas. Joining academia after two decades scrubbing in the OR, she also taught certification preparation courses for techs at several hospitals in the El Paso area. A graduate of the El Paso Community College Surgical Technology program, she earned her BS in Occupational Career Training and Development from Texas A&M University. Ms. Rodriguez is a Fellow of the Association of Surgical Technologists, has served on the CSFA Exam Review Committee of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), as well as the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA). For many years she served on or chaired professional organizations, including the Texas State Assembly of AST Board of Directors, National AST Board of Directors, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS). A prolific writer, Ms. Rodriguez's work appears in the AST Exam Review Study Guide, AST Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist, Alexander's Surgical Procedures, Outpatient Surgery magazine, the AST Journal, and other publications.

Paul Price, CST/CFA, MBA, has 21 years of experience in the O.R. and as an ST, clinical instructor and program director. Mr. Price was the program director at South Plains College in Texas for five years.

Review:

"Microbiology for Surgical Technologists is an excellent reference for students learning the foundations of disease control and prevention in the operating room. A solid understanding of microbiological principles is paramount to successful surgical patient care, and all of the required topics are found in this text."

"Three strengths [of this product] are a strong relationship to the surgical technology field, organized content material and alignment with AST core curriculum."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1111306664
• ISBN 13: 9781111306663
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 480