Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree ST13
Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possesses 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.
This program prepares graduates to sit for the national certification examination. The correlated clinical instruction stresses manual dexterity in using surgical instruments, the application of aseptic technique, and safe patient care with emphasis on medical ethics and legal considerations.
The Surgical Technology program is in continuing accreditation status and is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 -113th St. #7709 Seminole FL, 33775, Phone 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org based on the recommendation from the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) located at 19751 E Mainstreet, Parker, CO. 80138, Phone 303-694-9262, www.arcsta.org.
Program Effectiveness Data
This is a competitive admissions program. Please see the Admissions section of the Student Handbook/Catalog for more information.
Program Curriculum
General Education Core
Area I - Language Arts/Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Choose one Social/Behavioral Science course (three credit hours).
| XXXX xxxx | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Choose one of the following courses.
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Select one Humanities/Fine Arts course worth three credit hours.
| HUMN xxxx | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Additional General Education Core Requirement
Choose one additional course from Areas I, II, III, or IV in consultation with Program Director and/or Academic Advisor.
| | Gen Core Requirement – From areas I-IV | 3 |
Non Occupational Courses
Occupational Courses
Total Credit Hours: 72
Total Credit Hours: 72