Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

General Education Requirements

Oral Communications Credits: 3

Written Communications Credits: 3

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Credits: 3

• PSYC 1250 - Interpersonal Relations
   
  OR
• PSYC 1810 - Introduction to Psychology
   
  OR
• SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology
    (recommended)

Sciences - (3 courses required)

• Microbiology (Microbiology with lab) Credits: 4
• Human Anatomy with lab Credits: 4
• Human Physiology with lab Credits: 4

(Human Anatomy & Physiology I, and Human Anatomy & Physiology II also work as a substitute for Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with lab courses).

Courses

• MEDA 1101 - Basic Medical Terminology Credits: 1.5
• MEDA 1207 - Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations Credits: 2

Surgical Technology Core Courses

• SURT 1620 - Foundations of Surgical Technology Credits: 5
• SURT 1630 - Surgical Procedures and Techniques 1 Credits: 6
• SURT 1640 - Introduction to Surgical Technology Credits: 5
• SURT 1730 - Surgical Procedures and Techniques 2 Credits: 4
• SURT 1740 - Principles of Surgical Technology Credits: 3
• SURT 1750 - Clinical Education 1 Credits: 6
• SURT 1830 - Surgical Procedures and Techniques 3 Credits: 4
• SURT 1850 - Clinical Education 2 Credits: 8
• SURT 1940 - Senior Seminar Credits: 4

Special Program Requirements

1. All students must receive a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 in the general education courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the science courses. Science courses include Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology. General education courses include oral communication, written communication, social science, and related courses required by the programs, such as Medical Terminology and Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations.
2. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (HCP) by American Heart Association or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider by American Red Cross is required prior to starting the program.
3. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division.
4. A criminal background check will be required of each student in the 1st term of this program. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
5. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. SCC will assess a non-refundable fee of $35 to student account.
6. A two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or a chest X-ray are required, and a Seasonal Flu immunization is required prior to starting the program.
7. All SURT courses completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.

Total: 69.5 hours