SURG 1021 - Surgical Sciences

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Surgical Technology

Description:

First semester course. Foundational concepts of surgical microbiology and pathophysiology are introduced. Emphasis is placed on surgical applications of microbiology and pathophysiology including surgical infection control, diagnosis of diseases and disorders of human body systems, and identification of surgical interventions for specified pathophysiologic conditions. Students apply basic medical terminology to develop fluency in surgical terminology. Taught in cohort rotation. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $105 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Communicate effectively and fluently utilizing surgical terminology. 2. Explain principles of microbiology relating to surgical infection control and surgical practice. 3. Identify diagnostic tests and surgical interventions for pathophysiologic conditions of human body systems. 4. Access and evaluate resources to obtain current information on surgical microbiology, and surgical diagnosis and treatment of pathophysiologic conditions of human body systems. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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