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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 100Introduction to Allied Health

2 Credits
ALLH 101Medical Terminology

2 Credits
ALLH 104Central Sterile Processing

3 Credits
COMM 101Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3 Credits
BIOL 105Human Structure & Function*

4 Credits
ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits
Total:17

Post-Admission Program Requirements

MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits
SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits
ELEC GEGeneral Education Elective

3 Credits
SURT 102Surgical concepts

3 credits
SURT 104Surgical Practice and Procedures

5 credits
SURT 109Clinical Readiness

1 Credit
SURT 110Leadership Skills for Surgical Tech*

2 Credits
SURT 111Human Anatomy and Disease

3 credits
SURT 115Clinic 2*

2 Credits
SURT 116Surgical Pharmacology

2 Credits
SURT 117Anesthesia

1 Credit
SURT 140Beginning Surgical Procedures*

3 Credits
SURT 161Advanced Surgical Procedures

3 credits
SURT 162Wound Closure Techniques

2 Credits
SURT 285Clinical 3*

3 Credits
SURT 286CClinic 4

6 Credits
Total:45

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required 

Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 62