SUR 115 - Terminology for Surgical Technology

Class: 2 Lab: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a study of commonly used medical terminology associated with the surgical technologist’s profession.

Corequisite(s): SUR 101 and SUR 102

Course Topics:
General components of Medical Language:

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventions
Musculoskeletal System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Reproductive System
Integumentary System
Nervous System and Psychological Disorders
Special Senses
Endocrine System

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Pencil for all tests
Access to computer

Grading System:
An overall grade of B or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define the types of healthcare terms as well as word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes.
Use basic word roots, suffixes and prefixes accurately to build medical terms.
Define directional terms and anatomic planes of the body.
Relate the terminology to the names, locations, and functions of the major organs of the body systems.
Define medical terms related to selected diseases.
Define selected diagnostic and surgical procedural terms for each body system.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022