Surgical Technology (ST13) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus Availability and Advisement:
Program Description:
The Surgical Technology, Degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field. The Surgical Technology, Degree program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in Surgical Technology. Graduates of the program receive a Surgical Technology degree and are qualified for employment as surgical technologists.
Entrance Dates:
Beginning of any semester for pre-occupational curriculum and Spring semester for occupational curriculum.
Entrance Requirements:
| Age: |
17 years old for entrance into pre-occupational curriculum |
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18 years old for entrance into Nursing and Allied Health Technology programs |
Other:
- Completion of application and related procedures;
- Achieve a score of 30th percentile on the Psychological Services Bureau, Inc. (PSB) entrance exam. If, after the third attempt on the entrance examination you have not received a score of at least 30, you will need to make an appointment with your advisor;
- Documentation of a physical examination and immunization records;
- Ability to comply with health related standards and meet essential skill requirements;
- Liability insurance payment;
- CPR certification;
- Background check
Retention Policies
- Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better. A “C” must be achieved in each course in order to progress to the next semester of the program;
- Students must attain a numerical grade of 70 or better in each Surgical Technology lecture course and 80 in clinical rotations to progress in the program;
- A student must maintain CPR certification and carry professional liability insurance while enrolled in Surgical Technology courses.
Program Final Exit Point:
Program graduates will be eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist examination.
Note: A mandatory supply fee of $25 is assessed upon registration in SURG 1010.
Pre-Occupational Curriculum (29 Credit Hours)
| ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| MATH 1103 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
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| MATH 1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
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| BIOL 2113 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2113L | Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| BIOL 2114 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2114L | Anatomy and Physiology Lab II | 1 |
| BIOL 2117 | Introductory Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 2117L | Introductory Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| XXXX xxxx | General Education Core Elective | 3 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
Occupational Curriculum (41 Credit Hours)
Total Credit Hours: 70 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation