Surgical Technology Program of Study

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Total Hours: 64-65 semester credit hours

Prerequisite course must be successfully completed in fall semester prior to beginning program in spring semester. Prerequisite Course BIO 2513-BIO 2511 or BIO 2514: Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (or upper level equivalent with lab).

Academic Calendar

Course

Credit Hours

Fall Semester

ENG 1113: English Composition I

BIO 2513-BIO 2511 or BIO 2514: Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (or upper level equivalent with lab)

SUT 1223: Medical Terminology for Surgical Technologists

Math or Science Elective

3.00

4.00

3.00

3.00-4.00

Total: 17.00

Spring Semester

BIO 2523-BIO 2521 or BIO 2524: Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
(or upper level equivalent with lab)

SUT 1113: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology

SUT 1217: Principles of Surgical Technique

SUT 1413: Surgical Microbiology

4.00

 

3.00

7.00

3.00

Total: 17.00

Summer Semester

Psychology or Sociology

SUT 1518: Basic and Related Surgical Procedures

Humanities or Fine Arts Elective

3.00

8.00

3.00

Total: 14.00

Fall Semester

SUT 1528: Specialized Surgical Procedures

SUT 1539: Advanced Surgical Procedures

8.00

9.00

Total: 17.00

 

Progression/Graduation Requirements: Test average of "80" or above, grade of "C" or above on all surgical technology courses and required courses, mastery of selected surgical technology skills, and successful completion of clinical hours.