SURG 180 - Human Relations

3 Credits
This is a professionalism class involving students in the basic aspects of professional management, risk management, communication skills, teamwork, legal, ethical and moral issues. The student will also learn about documentation and health care facility organization and management. Skills specific to the surgical technology profession are emphasized.

Course Outcomes

Discuss the basic physical and biological needs required to sustain life.
Compare and contrast various spiritual and cultural needs of the surgical patient.
Demonstrate appropriate behavior in response to the needs manifested by the surgical patient.
Analyze and describe the potential psychological needs of the surgical patient and family.
Describe potential sources of anxiety and fears of the surgical patient.
Evaluate attitudes, beliefs and classifications regarding death and dying.
Compare and contrast responses to the process of death and various coping strategies and mechanisms.
Debate quality of life and quantity of life.
Identify and discuss the specific needs of the special populations.
Describe, compare, and contrast characteristics, professional organization and credentialing regarding the profession of surgical technology.
Discuss, evaluate and develop employability skills within the profession of Surgical Technology.
Trace the steps that are implemented when a patient death occurs in the operating room.