Surgical Technology, AAS

Become a vital member of the surgical team, working directly alongside surgeons to ensure every procedure is a success. This program trains you to be a high-level professional who masters the “behind-the-scenes” essentials of the operating room-from organizing advanced instrumentation to ensuring a sterile, safe environment for every patient. You will apply your knowledge of how the human body works to manage complex equipment and anticipate a surgeon’s next move in real-time. As the field expands, you will be prepared for exciting roles not just in traditional operating rooms, but also in labor and delivery, cardiac units, and private specialty practices. You will graduate ready to maximize patient safety and excel in the high-stakes, fast-paced world of surgery.

Program Status: Professional Program Application

Program requirements include the following:

Successful completion of BIO 1210, BIO 1211, BIO 1220, BIO 1221, BIO 2150, BIO 2410, and HSC 1050 with a minimum grade of B- (2.7)
A minimum grade of B- (2.7) in all major courses (SUR) is required.
A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required for general education courses.

Prerequisite Courses - 28 Hours

Prerequisite courses must be taken prior to applying for the program.

BIO 1210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 3
BIO 1211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credits: 1
BIO 1220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 3
BIO 1221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credits: 1
BIO 2410 - Microbiology Credits: 3 *
HSC 1050 - Applied Medical Terminology for Health Professions Credits: 2
COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
Select One Communications Course from the Following:
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
COM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Select One Mathematics Course from the Following:
MTH 1150 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
MTH 1170 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Select One Social Science Course from the Following:
ECN 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECN 2110 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
GEO 1050 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3
POL 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
PSY 2150 - Psychology as a Science and Profession Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2310 - Industrial Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3
Required General Education Elective - Credits: 3
- ELECTIVE - General Education Elective Credits: 3
*While BIO 2410 Microbiology is preferred as a prerequisite, BIO 2150 Pathophysiology may also be used to fulfill the prerequisite requirement. Both courses are required for completion of the program.

Surgical Technology Major - 37 Hours

BIO 2150 - Pathophysiology Credits: 3 *
SUR 2020 - Foundations of Surgical Technology and Professional Ethics Credits: 3
SUR 2030 - Fundamentals of Surgical Practice Credits: 3
SUR 2130 - Surgical Technology Lab I Credits: 2
SUR 2140 - Surgical Technology Lab II Credits: 2
SUR 2150 - Surgical Technology Lab III Credits: 2
SUR 2152 - Surgical Technology Clinical I Credits: 4
SUR 2250 - Perioperative Techniques and Wound Management Credits: 3
SUR 2350 - Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia Credits: 2
SUR 2410 - Surgical Procedures I Credits: 4
SUR 2420 - Surgical Procedures II Credits: 2
SUR 2490 - Professional Practices and Readiness for Surgical Technologists Credits: 3
SUR 2570 - Surgical Technology Clinical II Credits: 4
*While BIO 2410 Microbiology is preferred as a prerequisite, BIO 2150 Pathophysiology may also be used to fulfill the prerequisite requirement. Both courses are required for completion of the program.

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 65

The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. Phone: (727) 210-2350; fax: (727) 210-2354, on the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/ STSA).