Surgical Technology (A.A.S)

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Health Sciences Department
Associate of Applied Science
(CIP: 31.51.0909.00)

The Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers as members of a surgical team in the operating room under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions appropriately, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Instruction includes a combination of classroom work and clinical experience in the operating room/delivery room which enables the technologist to assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses with client care and related services. Special emphasis is placed upon the skills involved in scrubbing and circulating duties during surgical procedures and in the preparation and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies. This program is comprised of theory and clinical experience. The theory includes courses in the basic sciences and related subjects. The correlated clinical instruction stresses manual dexterity in using surgical instruments, the application of aseptic technique, and safe patient care. Emphasis is also placed on medical ethics and legal considerations. Following successful completion of the program, students are qualified to sit for the National Certifying Examination.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (16 credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I 3 sem hrs cr
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics 3 sem hrs cr OR MATH 1710 - Precalculus Algebra 3 sem hrs cr
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 sem hrs cr
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology 3 sem hrs cr
And one of the following Humanities/Fine Arts choices:
- ART 1035 - Introduction to Art 3 sem hrs cr
- ART 2000 - Art History Survey I 3 sem hrs cr
- ART 2020 - Art History Survey II 3 sem hrs cr
- ENGL 2045 - Introduction to Literature 3 sem hrs cr
- ENGL 2055 - African American Literature 3 sem hrs cr
- ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature 3 sem hrs cr
- ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Literature 3 sem hrs cr
- ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature 3 sem hrs cr
- ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature 3 sem hrs cr
- ENGL 2330 - Topics in World Literature 3 sem hrs cr
- ENGL 2860 - Introduction to Film 3 sem hrs cr
- ENGL 2900 - Creative Writing I 3 sem hrs cr
- MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music 3 sem hrs cr
- MUS 1035 - History of Jazz 3 sem hrs cr
- RELS 2020 - Religions of the World 3 sem hrs cr
- THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre 3 sem hrs cr

PROFESSIONAL CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS (27 credit hours)

SURG 1102 - Orientation to Surgical Technology 1 sem hr cr
SURG 1305 - Surgical Pharmacology 3 sem hrs cr
SURG 1410 - Surgical Technology and Patient Care I 4 sem hrs cr
SURG 2103 - Clinical Practicum I 1 sem hr cr
SURG 2201 - Clinical Practicum II 2 sem hrs cr
SURG 2302 - Clinical Practicum III 3 sem hrs cr
SURG 2310 - Surgical Microbiology and Asepsis 3 sem hrs cr
SURG 2321 - Surgical Procedures I 3 sem hrs cr
SURG 2330 - Surgical Procedures II 3 sem hrs cr
SURG 2420 - Surgical Technology and Patient Care II 4 sem hrs cr

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (17 credit hours)

ALHS 2314 - Medical Law and Ethics 3 sem hrs cr
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 sem hrs cr
BIOL 2230 - Microbiology 4 sem hrs cr
NRSG 1370 - Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals 3 sem hrs cr
SURG 2399 - Special Topics: Leadership 3 sem hrs cr

Semester Hours Credit: 60*

*All Surgical Technology majors who are required to take Learning Support must also complete MSCC 1300 - Introduction to College Success .

Recommended Full-Time Schedule (Fall Start)

The following is a recommended fall-start schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.