NM8310 Medical Procedures 2 Lecture/Lab

Minor surgical procedures as defined by scope of practice for naturopathic physicians and licensing laws are taught. This lecture course covers common minor surgery office procedures. Topics include suturing techniques; wound, infection and burn management; local anesthetics; bandaging techniques, dermatologic biopsies and the recognition of conditions requiring medical referral for surgical intervention.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

NM7326

Corequisite

NM8305, concurrent with Clinical Rotations