SGT 1030 - Anatomy & Physiology

Clock Hours: 144

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
The Anatomy & Physiology course for the Surgical Technology student is designed to familiarize him/her with the structure and function of the human body as well as the interrelationships and interdependency of the body systems of the maintenance of a homeostatic condition. This course will be the foundation upon which the student will build a better understanding of surgical interventions. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Identify the basic organizational structures of the human body, including body planes, general organization, anatomic position, and terms of reference.
Analyze the basic structure of cells and relate cellular components to integrated cell function.
Analyze the types of tissue that make up organs and the characteristics of each.
Contrast and compare organs of the body.
Analyze the different body systems for composition and function.