SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY  (SUR7)  
CERTIFICATE  
Credit Requirements: 38 Credit Hours

This certificate program curriculum 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 an integral part of the surgical team. The curriculum 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.  

Employment Opportunities

Supervised clinical practice in surgical environments prepares the student for entry-level positions in such areas as hospital operating room departments, obstetrical departments, surgical supply and/or processing departments, out-patient surgical centers, and surgeon office practices.  

General Information

·         Surgical technologists are among the top 10 jobs expected to continue to increase.

·         Surgical technologists function under the supervision and in cooperation with surgeons and registered nurses, performing duties that are vital for the safety and care of surgical patients during operative procedures.

·         Students in this program will be expected to travel to various healthcare/surgical sites within a 50-mile radius for clinical experiences.

·         While general education courses may be taken in the evening, core courses are scheduled at various times and clinical experiences are scheduled in the early morning hours consistent with operating room schedules.

·         Acceptance to this program is limited and is on a first qualified, first accepted basis. Students interested in the selection process are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office.

   
Student requirements

Personal Traits

·         Possess a strong sense of responsibility, considerable patience and concern for others.

·         Function well as a team member.

·         Possess manual dexterity and fine motor coordination.

·         Perform accurately and efficiently under pressure.

Physical Requirements

·         Must be able to lift and stand for extended periods of time.

Acceptance Requirements  

1.      Meet the criteria for admission to HGTC. This includes submission of application fee of $25; official high school transcript, including graduation date or copy of GED; and official college transcripts.  

2.      Minimum placement test scores from one of the following tests: 

    SAT, ACT or COMPASS (College placement test) 

3.      The Developmental Studies course sequence will be required if minimum placement test scores are not achieved. 

4.      Transfer students must meet the College transfer student admission requirements.  


Progression Requirements

·         Submit satisfactory Health Sciences Division physical examination form;

·         Pass criminal background check prior to entry into the program (estimated cost $25); and

·         Current CPR certification (Health Care Provider).  

·         A grade of “C” or better in each of the required courses.

·         Required courses may be repeated one time only to achieve a passing grade.

·         CPR (BCLS) must be updated annually.  

Required Courses:

First Semester (Fall)

BIO 112   Basic Anatomy & Physiology                        4
SUR 101  Introduction to Surgical Technology             5
SUR 103  Surgical Procedures I                                   4

                        TOTAL                        13

Second Semester (Spring)  

SUR 102  Applied Surgical Tech                                  5
SUR 104  Surgical Procedures II                                 4
SUR 111  Basic Surgical Practicum                            7

            TOTAL                        16  

THIRD SEMESTER (SUMMER)

SUR 114  Surgical Specialty Practicum                      7
SUR 120  Surgical Seminar                                         2

                        TOTAL                        9  

                        TOTAL CREDIT HOURS                     38