Surgical Technology, AAS (AAS.SUR 15211)

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The Associate in Applied Science major in Surgical Technology Degree program prepares graduates for entry-level surgical technology careers. It includes courses in aseptic technique, operative procedures, patient care, anatomy, microbiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, medical/legal aspects, and related general education to help the student fulfill his/her role as an important, knowledgeable member of the surgical team. This program combines classroom work with clinical rotations.

Students enrolled in this program are subject to criminal background checks and drug screenings. Effective June 15, 2021, students entering the Surgical Technology program will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or provide a medical or religious exemption form. Graduates are prepared to take the certification exam (CST) and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th St. N. #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350 and online at http://www.caahep.org

Degree Requirements

Required Core Subject Areas

SUR 101 - Introduction to Surgical Technology Credit Hours: 5 *
SUR 102 - Applied Surgical Technology Credit Hours: 5 *
SUR 103 - Surgical Procedures I Credit Hours: 4 *
SUR 104 - Surgical Procedures II Credit Hours: 4 *
SUR 105 - Surgical Procedures III Credit Hours: 4 *
SUR 110 - Introduction to Surgical Practicum Credit Hours: 5 *
SUR 111 - Basic Surgical Practicum Credit Hours: 7 *
SUR 123 - Sterile Processing Technology Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 37 Credit Hours

General Education

BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology Credit Hours: 4 *
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3 *
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 *
MAT 103 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3 *
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 16 Credit Hours

Other Hours Required for Graduation

AHS 102 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3 *
AHS 121 - Pharmacology Credit Hours: 2 *
BIO 134 - Fundamental Microbiology Concepts Credit Hours: 2 *
COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 *
SUR 123 - Sterile Processing Technology Credit Hours: 3 *
SUR 125 - Sterile Processing Practicum Credit Hours: 5 *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 68

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C”.

Completion Plan

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week)
AHS 102 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
SUR 101 - Introduction to Surgical Technology Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
SUR 102 - Applied Surgical Technology Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *

Subtotal: 18 Credit Hours

Second Semester

SUR 103 - Surgical Procedures I Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
SUR 104 - Surgical Procedures II Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
SUR 123 - Sterile Processing Technology Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
BIO 134 - Fundamental Microbiology Concepts Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
SUR 125 - Sterile Processing Practicum Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 16 week) (SP) *

Subtotal: 18 Credit Hours

Third Semester

SUR 110 - Introduction to Surgical Practicum Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 16 week) (SU) *
AHS 121 - Pharmacology Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 16 week) (SU) *
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *

Subtotal: 10 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester

SUR 111 - Basic Surgical Practicum Credit Hours: 7 (recommended terms: 16 week) (FA) *
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
MAT 103 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *

Subtotal: 13 Credit Hours

Fifth Semester

SUR 105 - Surgical Procedures III Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
SUR 120 - Surgical Seminar Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *

Subtotal: 9 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 68

A co-requisite is a course that must be taken the same semester as another specified course.
A prerequisite is a course that must be completed in order to enter another specified course.

LC is learning community course. Courses must be taken together.

* Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”