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Title

SURT1205 - Surgical Terminology

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Credits

2 (2/0/0)

Description

This course explores medical language used in surgical settings. Terminology is introduced to enhance the learner's surgical vocabulary and ability to translate patient conditions that prompt surgical intervention. Methods of verbal and nonverbal communication among team members in surgery is discussed.
Prerequisites
  • Admittance into the Surgical Technology Program
Corequisites

Competencies

  1. Define and analyze surgical terminology related to general surgery.
  2. Define and analyze surgical terminology used in gynecological/obstetrical surgery.
  3. Define and analyze surgical terminology used in genital urinary surgery.
  4. Define and analyze surgical terminology used in surgery of the musculoskeletal system.
  5. Define and analyze surgical terminology used in ophthalmic surgery.
  6. Define and analyze surgical terminology used in vascular surgery.
  7. Define and analyze surgical terminology used in plastic surgery.
  8. Define and analyze surgical terminology used in neurosurgery.
  9. Spell and pronounce surgical terminology.