Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

General Education Requirements

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

Oral Communications Credits: 3

Written Communications Credits: 3

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Credits: 3-4

• BIOS 1140 - Human Anatomy & Lab  

Global Awareness and Citizenship Credits: 3

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

Analytical, Quantitative, and Scientific Reasoning Credits: 8

• BIOS 2460 - Microbiology  Credits: 4
  AND
• BIOS 2130 - Human Physiology & 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 Required for Admission

• 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. 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 a two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or current chest x-ray.
4. Submit flu vaccination.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. All SURT courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
9. A laptop computer is highly recommended for students in this program (see computer system requirements).

Computer System Requirements

Highly Recommentded Laptop computer system requirements
(should not be older than 3 years)

• Laptop models: Apple MacBook (10.12-Sierra, 10.13-High Sierra or 10.14-Mojave) or
  Windows Laptops (Windows 10 pro, home version may work fine)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
• Ram (Memory): 4GB minimum
• Hard Drive: Solid State hard drive preferred 128 GB or higher
• Peripherals: Webcam, Headphones
• Wireless: all laptops should have wireless

NOT Recommended: Android Tablets, iPads, Windows RT, Chromebooks

Total: 69.5 hours