Mar 21, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog
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SUR 116 - Surgical Terminology I


1 credit hour
1-0-1

Medical terminology pronunciation and spelling; defining prefixes, suffixes, and word roots for the purpose of defining medical terms. Medical terminology related to surgical descriptions, surgical schedules, diagnoses, and understanding doctor’s orders.


Minimum Placement Requirements
English: Placement out of ENG 099  
Reading: Placement out of CCS 099  
Math: Placement out of MAT 060  

Prerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in SUR 150  
Credit or concurrent enrollment in BIO 111 , ENG 101 , and SOC 101  
Admission into the Surgical Technology program 



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