Surgical Technology, Associate in Applied Science
College(s):
MX*Program Code: 0267
*As of Fall 2019, this program is not accepting new students.
The program anticipates beginning its next cohort in the fall semester of 2021 as it seeks initial accreditation of the program. It is highly encouraged that interested students speak with the program director prior to enrolling in pre-requisite coursework as the curriculum is being revised and updated.
Occupational Overview
Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who assist with surgical care of patients. They are experts in the area of aseptic technique and function under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Their job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scrubbing, gowning and gloving themselves as well as the surgical team, establishing the sterile field, verifying instruments and miscellaneous counts and maintaining the sterile field and the sterility of personnel and supplies during the pre, intra and post operational phases of surgery.
The Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology describes the Surgical Technologists as:
“… Possess[ing] expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures."
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| SOC 202 | Sociology Of Urban Life | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 121 | Biology I | 5 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math | 4 |
| Required Program Core | ||
| BIOLOGY 120 | Terminology For Medical Careers | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 226 | Human Structure and Function I | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 227 | Human Structure and Function II | 4 |
| SURG TC 111 | Intro To Surgical Technology | 4 |
| SURG TC 112 | Application of Aseptic Technique | 5 |
| SURG TC 113 | Surgical Pharmacology | 4 |
| SURG TC 114 | Surgical Intervention I | 5 |
| SURG TC 116 | Surgical Intervention II | 5 |
| SURG TC 215 | Exam Review & Professional Success | 2 |
| Required Work-Based Learning Courses | ||
| SURG TC 212 | Clinical Practicum I | 8 |
| SURG TC 213 | Clinical Practicum II | 8 |
| Total Hours | 67 | |