Surgical First Assist Certificate

Surgical Technology Core Courses

• SUFA 1010 - Advanced Surgical Anatomy Credits: 4
• SUFA 1020 - Fundamentals of Surgical First Assisting Credits: 3
• SUFA 1030 - Principles of Surgical First Assisting Credits: 2
• SUFA 1040 - Bioscience Credits: 3
• SUFA 1050 - Clinical Externship 1 Credits: 4
• SUFA 1060 - Clinical Externship 2 Credits: 4

General Education and Program Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program
• All sciences including Microbiology, Anatomy, and Physiology must have a successful completion date of less than 10 years from start of program

Special Program Requirements

1. All students must receive a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 in the science courses. Science courses include Pathophysiology and if needed Anatomy, Physiology.
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.
3. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division.
4. A criminal background check will be required of each student in 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. Seasonal Flu immunization is required.
7. All SUFA courses completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.

Total: 20 hours