Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

General Education Requirements

One course is required from each of the areas below. See General Education Courses (GELOs)   for a complete list.

GELO #1: Speech Communication Credits: 3
GELO # 2: Written Communication Credits: 3
GELO # 3: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Credits: 4

• BIOS 1140 - Human Anatomy  

GELO #4: Global Awareness and Citizenship Credits: 3

• SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology
    (recommended)
  OR
• SOCI 1020 - Diversity in Society   (recommended)

GELO #5: Analytical, Quantitative, and Scientific Reasoning Credits: 4

• BIOS 2130 - Human Physiology  

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

       AND

• ACFS 1015 Success@SCC   Credits: 1

Courses Required for Admission

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

Surgical Technology Core Courses

• SURT 1610 - Microbiology for the Surgical Technologist Credits: 2
• SURT 1620 - Foundations of Surgical Technology Credits: 5
• SURT 1630 - Surgical Procedures and Techniques 1 Credits: 4
• 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: 5
• 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. Submit copy of a current CPR card. See Program Admission Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
3. Submit flu vaccination.
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 accessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring employment.
5. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at SCC requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical visit. A non-refundable fee of $35 will be accessed for the drug screen.
6. 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 and Physiology. General education courses include oral communication, written communication, social science, and related courses required by the programs, such as Medical Terminology, Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations, and Success @ SCC.
7. All SURT courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
8. A laptop computer is required for students in this program.

Total: 65.5 hours