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Surgical Technology Diploma |
Surgical Technology
(A45740) Diploma Program
The Surgical Technology program can be completed in 1 year (diploma) or 2 years (Associate's Degree) , however we highly recommend that students take several corequisite courses (English, Psychology, etc) prior to beginning the Surgical Technology coursework if possible. Financial planning: Students are responsible for extra costs for uniforms, supplies, medical exam, insurance, clinical travel, National Board Exam, Membership in Association of Surgical Technologists. Dependent upon employers policies, students with a criminal conviction may not be eligible for employment in a health care setting.
| | Fall Semester (1st) | Course Hours | Semester | | Course No. | CourseName | Class | Lab | Credit Hours | | ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 1 | | ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 | | BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology (or BIO 165 & BIO 166) | *** | *** | 5-8 | | SUR 110 | Intro to Surgical Technology | 3 | 0 | 3 | | SUR 111 | Periop Patient Care | 5 | 6 | 7 | | PSY 150 | Principles of Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 | | | | *** | *** | 22-25 | | Spring Semester (2nd) | | BIO 275 | Intro to Microbiology (BIO 175) | *** | *** | 3-4 | | SUR 122 | Surgical Procedures I | 5 | 3 | 6 | | SUR 123 | Clinical Practice I | 0 | 23 | 7 | | | | *** | *** | 16-17 | | Summer Semester (8 weeks) | | SUR 134 | Surgical Procedures II | 5 | 0 | 5 | | SUR 135 | Clinical Practice II | 0 | 18 | 4 | | SUR 137 | Professional Succes Preparation | 1 | 0 | 1 | | | | 6 | 18 | 10 | | Total Required Minimum Semester Hours: | 48 |
Surgical technologists apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and perform duties such as prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.
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