Surgical Technology (2 years)

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Associate of Applied Science

Degree Code: PREAASST02/AASST02

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

Credit Load Notice: This program requires enrollment 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.

Prerequisites

Current CPR certification (required prior to clinical entry)
Successful completion of a criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses
Negative drug screening result
BIO 1005 Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 Credits: 4

General Education Requirements

Required courses:

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
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

Select one of the following:

ENG 1021 English Composition I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3
ENG 1031 Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3
ENG 1022 English Composition II: GT-CO2 Credits: 3

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.

Total General Education Credits: 24

Major 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: 0.25-6 (must be taken for 4 credits)
STE 1082 - Internship II Credits: 0.25-6 (must be taken for 4 credits)
STE 1083 - Internship III Credits: 0.25-6 (must be taken for 6 credits)

Surgical Technology (2 years)

Prerequisites

General Education Requirements

Total General Education Credits: 24

Major Requirements

Total Major Credits: 37

Total A.A.S. Degree Credits: 61