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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Surgical First Assist Certificate


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Total: 20 hours


Courses Required for Admission


Total: 4 hours


Program Requirements


  • Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program and current certification in Surgical Technology
  • All sciences including Microbiology, Anatomy, and Physiology must have a successful completion date of less than 10 years from start of program (waived at the discretion of the program director)

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 a state license.
  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 rotation. 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 science courses. Science courses include Pathophysiology and if needed Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology.
  8. All SUFA courses completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
  9. A laptop computer is recommended for students in this program (see computer system requirements).

Computer System Requirements


Recommended 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) or
    MS Surface Tablet Pro (Windows 10 Pro)
  • 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: 24 hours


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