Surgical Technologist
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Surgical Technologist
Assoc of Applied Science
Major code: 2260
Department: Nursing
Chair: Mara Poynter
Quick Info
Degree Advisor
This Associate of Applied Science Degree for Surgical Technologist is designed to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills required to obtain entry-level employment in the field of Surgical Technology. The curriculum will prepare students in the areas of general and specialty surgical procedures, principles of anesthesia, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and surgical technology techniques.
Foundation Skills Requirements (30 Credits)
WR 121Z-Composition I (4 Credits)
MATH 95-Intermediate Algebra I or higher (5) credits
PSYC 101-Psychology of Human Relations (3 Credits)
BIOL 231-Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 Credits)
BIOL 232-Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 Credits)
BIOL 233-Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 Credits)
GSCI 161-Medical Terminology I (3 Credits)
GSCI 162-Medical Terminology II (3 Credits)
Required Courses (61 Credits)
Courses are listed in suggested sequence.
Year One
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ST 112-Surgical Technology Lab II | 4 | |
| ST 113-Surgical Technology Lab III | 4 | |
| ST 101 | SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY I | 6 |
| ST 102 | SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY II | 6 |
| ST 103 | SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY III | 6 |
| ST 111 | SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY LAB I | 4 |