Surgical Technology, A.A.S. (2 years)

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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

(PREAASST02 / AASST02)

Note: Admission to this program is selective. For detailed information regarding admission requirements and the application process, please contact the department directly.

Prerequisites

Current CPR certification (must be valid prior to clinical entry)
Criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses
Negative drug screen
BIO 1005 Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1
Credits: 4

General Education

BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 Credits: 4
BIO 2102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 Credits: 4
BIO 2104 - Microbiology with Lab: GT-SC1 Credits: 4
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3 OR
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3 OR
ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 Credits: 3
HPR 1040 - Comprehensive Medical Terminology Credits: 3 - Must have been completed within seven years of the semester of application.
MAT 1140 - Career Math Credits: 3 - Math credit must have been completed within ten years of the semester of application
PSY 2440 - Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 Credits: 3

Total General Education Credits: 24

Note: All Biology coursework must have been completed within seven years of the semester of application. All English coursework is accepted; however, it must have been completed within the past ten years unless it is part of a completed degree.

Degree Requirements

STE 1000 - Fundamentals-Surgical Technology Credits: 6
STE 1001 - Surgical Technology Skills Lab Credits: 4
STE 1005 - Pharmacology of Surgical Technology Credits: 2
STE 1010 - Surgical Procedures I Credits: 3
STE 1015 - Surgical Procedures II Credits: 3
STE 1020 - Surgical Procedures III Credits: 3
STE 2068 - Surgical Technology Seminar Credits: 2
STE 1081 - Internship I Credits: 0.25 to 6 - Must be taken for four credits.
STE 1082 - Internship II Credits: 0.25 to 6 - Must be taken for four credits.
STE 1083 - Internship III Credits: 0.25 to 6 - Must be taken for six credits.

Total Degree Required Credits: 37

Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: 61

Credit Load Notice: This program requires students to enroll in 19 credit hours during the spring semester, which exceeds the standard 18-credit maximum. Students should consult with their Advisor for guidance and approval.

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