Urology Technician   The instructional design for the Urology Technician Course consolidated courses is Group-Paced/Group Lock Step. This course provides Navy enlisted personnel with a basic knowledge of a Urology Technician. As space is available, Air Force enlisted personnel may attend. The course provides simulated/clinical training in urological care. Subjects include embryology, anatomy/physiology of the genitourinary system, related cancers, radiology/laboratory procedures, and surgical/clinical procedures. Students prepare to function as clinical and surgical technician to a Urologist, or a physician health care provider serving as a Urologist. Students are trained to assist with the management of urology clinics, assist the physician in treatment of patients with urologic condition or injuries and to provide pre-op and post operative care specific to the specialty and assist in minor surgery. Outcomes-based practice, performance improvement and safety techniques are emphasized throughout the course. The course consists of lectures, group activities, demonstrations, hands-on instruction, and clinical practice, and may include computer-based or blended learning opportunities. Performance tests and computerized or written examinations are used to assess accumulation and retention of knowledge and skills. Instruction and practice in urological procedures, patient care, and a mock radiological procedure prepares students to transition to a clinical setting. During supervised practice in the operating room, with emphasis on procedures common to the urology specialty and in the clinic with emphasis on clinic procedures and administration management. Special Information: A prerequisite for the Urology Technician course requires that the student must be a graduate from a formalized surgical technologist course.

US Air Force AFSC: Urology Surgical Service Apprentice Course Length: 616 hours Iterations per year: 2  US Army MOS: N/A  US Navy NEC: Urology Technician Course Length: 616 hours Iterations per year: 2   School Code 083 Want more information? Search Instructions

The Urology Technician course prepares graduates to function as entry-level Urological Technicians while performing duties to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of urological procedures. The instructional design of this course’s courses is group-lock step.

The Urological Technician course is a consolidated program with two military services that has a two phase, field of study schedule. Resident training is first conducted at the METC and then the student transitions to clinical training that is conducted at military and/or civilian medical treatment facilities (MTF).

Upon initial entry to METC, students are provided formal education and training that develops them into entry-level Urological Technicians within fixed and deployable medical facilities.

Student’s studies will focus on the fundamental skills and knowledge of the following subjects to include, but are not limited to:
genitourinary embryology, anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary system, genitourinary diseases and disorders, cancers of the genitourinary system, urological radiology, urological laboratory studies and procedures, and urological surgical and clinical procedures.

This course prepares students to function as clinical and surgical assistants to an urologist, or a physician health care provider serving as an urologist in a clinical setting. Students are trained to assist with the management of urology clinics, assist the physician in treatment of patients with urologic condition or injuries and to provide pre-op and post-operative care specific to the specialty and assist in minor surgery.

Outcomes-based practice, performance improvement and safety techniques are emphasized throughout the course. Methods of instruction include, but are not limited to: lecture, demonstration, online materials, simulations, laboratory practice, and practical exercises. Quality control and safety techniques are emphasized throughout the course.

Clinical training provides students with clinical knowledge and hands-on experiential training which consists of clinical practicum in a MTF. The specific nature of this program is to train Urology Technician students in urology procedures including but not limited to: rotations within the urology department including the observation, assisting, and performing the following: minor procedures, minor diagnostic procedures, laboratory testing, and radiographic studies. Trainees will also be required to rotate to the main operating room to gain the necessary training by observing and assisting with urology surgical procedures.

Proficiency advancement in clinical applications is determined by the program director and clinical advisor/ coordinator on a case-by-case basis.

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Program Director	(210) 808-5280
USAF Service Lead	(210) 808-5085
USN Service Lead	(210) 808-5084

 

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