Surgical Technology
The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and function as a surgical team member. Students apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery, and assist surgeons during operations. Students of this program take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBST/SA) Certification Examination for Surgical Technologists before graduation. Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery cent
Courses
- ACA 122 — Transfer & Career Success. 1.0 Credit. Class-0.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0
- ART 111 — Art Appreciation. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- ART 114 — Art History Survey I. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- ART 115 — Art History Survey II. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- BIO 168 — Anatomy and Physiology I. 4.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
- BIO 169 — Anatomy and Physiology II. 4.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
- COM 110 — Introduction to Communication. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- COM 231 — Public Speaking. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- DRA 111 — Theatre Appreciation. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- ENG 111 — Writing and Inquiry. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- ENG 114 — Professional Research & Reporting. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- HUM 120 — Cultural Studies. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- HUM 130 — Myth in Human Culture. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- MAT 110 — Mathematical Measurement and Literacy. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0
- MAT 143 — Quantitative Literacy. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0
- MAT 152 — Statistical Methods I. 4.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0
- MAT 171 — Precalculus Algebra. 4.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0
- MED 121 — Medical Terminology I. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- MUS 110 — Music Appreciation. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- MUS 112 — Introduction to Jazz. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- PSY 150 — General Psychology. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- REL 110 — World Religions. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 110 — Introduction to Surgical Technology. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 111 — Periop Patient Care. 7.0 Credits. Class-5.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-6.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 122 — Surgical Procedures I. 6.0 Credits. Class-5.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-3.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 122AB — Surgical Procedures I. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.5. Clinical-0.0. Lab-1.5. Work-0.0
- SUR 122BB — Surgical Procedures I. 3.0 Credits. Class-2.5. Clinical-0.0. Lab-1.5. Work-0.0
- SUR 123 — Sur Clinical Practice I. 7.0 Credits. Class-0.0. Clinical-21.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 123AB — Sur Clinical Practice I. 3.5 Credits. Class-0.0. Clinical-10.5. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 123BB — Sur Clinical Practice I. 3.5 Credits. Class-0.0. Clinical-10.5. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 134 — Surgical Procedures II. 5.0 Credits. Class-5.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 135 — SUR Clinical Practice II. 4.0 Credits. Class-0.0. Clinical-12.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 137 — Professional Success Preparation. 1.0 Credit. Class-1.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 210 — Advanced Sur Clinical Practice. 2.0 Credits. Class-0.0. Clinical-6.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 211 — Advanced Theoretical Concepts. 2.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
- SUR 212 — Surgical Clinical Supplement. 4.0 Credits. Class-0.0. Clinical-12.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0