Title: Assist healthcare provider in minor surgery, maintaining sterile techniques throughout.
Course: Medical Assistant II (14151-II) > Section: Assisting with Minor Surgical Procedures

Assistance should include the following:

- Providing equipment and supplies as needed
- Handing instruments to physician as directed
- Caring for and labeling specimens
- Cleaning the surgical room
- Obtaining and explaining informed consent
- Verifying discharge instruction
- Checking surgical time-out

Process/Skill Questions:

- What organizational skills are important when assisting a healthcare provider in minor surgery?
- What is the importance of obtaining informed consent prior to surgery?
- What are the different types of consent?
- What is chain of custody and its purpose?