Degree: Certificate in SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (SUR7)

Credit Requirements: 37 semester credit hours

 

This program offers classes for the skilled person to enter into the healthcare environment as a surgical technologist. Graduates will prepare and maintain sterile fields, pass instruments, sutures and sponges, etc. and function as a key part of the surgical team. The program provides students with classroom study, laboratory and clinical experience. Students are trained in aseptic techniques, medical equipment nomenclature, and human anatomy for the operating room.

 

There are specific requirements, including course prerequisite requirements, for placement into this program. Please see the Admissions Office or an advisor for details.

 

NOTE: Criminal background checks are required of all students enrolling in this program. Felony or misdemeanor convictions could result in applicants and/or students being ineligible to complete the program. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

 

FIRST SEMESTER (FALL)

 

 

 

 

 

BIO 225

MICROBIOLOGY

 

4.0

 

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SUR 115

TERMINOLOGY FOR SURGICAL TECH.

2.0

 

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SUR 101

INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

5.0

 

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SUR 103

SURGICAL PROCEDURES I

 

4.0

 

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15.0

 

 

SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING)

 

 

 

 

SUR 102

APPLIED SURGICAL TECH

 

5.0

 

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SUR 104

SURGICAL PROCEDURES II

 

4.0

 

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SUR 111

BASIC SURGICAL PRACTICUM

 

7.0

 

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16.0

 

 

THIRD SEMESTER (SUMMER)

 

 

 

 

 

SUR 113

ADVANCED SUGICAL PRACTICUM

4.0

 

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SUR 120

SURGICAL SEMINAR

 

2.0

 

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6.0

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL HOURS 37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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