Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Demonstrate entry-level cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains necessary for entry into the field of surgical technology.
Demonstrate compliance with the criteria set forth in the most current standards and guidelines for an accredited educational program in surgical technology.
Qualify for national certification testing for surgical technology.
Major Code: 4412A
Pre-Admission Program Requirements
ALLH 100 | Introduction to Allied Health | 2 Credits |
ALLH 101 | Medical Terminology | 2 Credits |
ALLH 104 | Central Sterile Processing | 3 Credits |
COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 Credits |
BIOL 105 | Human Structure & Function* | 4 Credits |
ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 Credits |
Total: | 17 |
Post-Admission Program Requirements
MATH GE | Any Gen. Ed. Math Course | 3 Credits |
SOCS GE | Any Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
ELEC GE | General Education Elective | 3 Credits |
SURT 102 | Surgical concepts | 3 credits |
SURT 104 | Surgical Practice and Procedures | 5 credits |
SURT 109 | Clinical Readiness | 1 Credit |
SURT 110 | Leadership Skills for Surgical Tech* | 2 Credits |
SURT 111 | Human Anatomy and Disease | 3 credits |
SURT 115 | Clinic 2* | 2 Credits |
SURT 116 | Surgical Pharmacology | 2 Credits |
SURT 117 | Anesthesia | 1 Credit |
SURT 140 | Beginning Surgical Procedures* | 3 Credits |
SURT 161 | Advanced Surgical Procedures | 3 credits |
SURT 162 | Wound Closure Techniques | 2 Credits |
SURT 285 | Clinical 3* | 3 Credits |
SURT 286C | Clinic 4 | 6 Credits |
Total: | 45 |
*Prerequisite or Corequisite required
Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 62