Surgical Technology AAS Degree Program

Curriculum Sheet
Surgical Technology
Associate of Applied Science
2015-2016
75 Credit Hours
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Career Opportunities: Surgical technology is one of the fastest growing professions in the country. At PCC, the Surgical Technology Program prepares you for a career in a variety
of settings including hospital surgery departments, obstetric departments, cardiac catheterization labs, ambulatory surgery centers and central processing. A Surgical
Technologist is a vital member of the operating room team and requires extensive commitment and special qualities for those who practice in this profession. As an experienced
surgical technologist, you can choose to specialize in such areas as General, OB/GYN, Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial, Plastic and
Reconstructive, Genitourinary, Orthopedic, Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular, or Neurological Surgery. With experience, you can also choose to advance to the role of a
certified surgical first assistant (CSFA).
Entrance Requirements: This is a limited-entry admission program. Students must complete prerequisite courses within the last 5 years with a “C” or higher to be admitted to
the Surgical Technology program. Students who complete the departmental application process will have their qualifications reviewed by the program’s admission commit tee.
Applicants not accepted for a given year who wish to be considered for a subsequent term must reapply.
PREREQUISITES
SS95+
BIO 111, RC 80+, SS 95+,EA 61+
(CHE 101 is highly recommended)
BIO 111 EA 61+, and ENG 121 (CHE
101 is highly recommended)
BIO 201 or 202, ENG 121, and EA 61+
See College Catalog
RC80+, SS95+, EA61+
Prerequisite Courses for Program Admission
GENERAL EDUCATION PRE-REQUISITES
ENG 121
English Composition I
BIO 201*Ŧ
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
SEM
CRS
SEM
COM
GRADE
Transfer Credit or
Course Substitution
CR
20
3
4
BIO 202*Ŧ
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4
BIO 204*Ŧ
HPR 178 Ŧ
BIO 116*Ŧ
Microbiology
Medical Terminology
Introduction to Human Disease
4
2
3
*Within five (5) years of application / Ŧ Must be completed prior to final admission
Program Admittance
Program Admittance
Program Admittance
Program Admittance
STE 102
STE 103
STE 130
STE 140
STE 102, STE 103, STE 130 & STE 140
STE 111, STE112, STE 131, STE 140 & STE 106
STE 281
STE 281
RC80+, SS95+, EA61
STE 282, STE 279
STE 282, STE 279
SS95+
CORE REQUIREMENTS – 1ST YEAR (27 Credits)
Semester 1 - Fall
STE 102
Introduction to Surgical Technology
STE 103
Introduction to Surgical Technology Lab
STE 130
Surgical Instruments, Supplies, & Equipment I
STE 140
Surgical Case Studies I
Semester 2 - Spring
STE 111
Surgical Procedures and Case Management
STE 112
Surgical Procedures and Case Management Lab
STE 131
Surgical Instruments, Supplies & Equipment II
STE 141
Surgical Case Studies II
STE 106
Surgical Anesthesia and Pharmacology Care
Summer
Special 8 Week Session
STE 281
ST Clinical Internship I
CORE REQUIREMENTS – 2ND YEAR (24 Credits)
Semester 3 – Fall
STE 282
ST Clinical Internship II
STE 279
CST Exam Review Course
MAN 224 Leadership
Semester 4 – Spring
STE 283
ST Clinical Internship III
STE 289
Surgical Technology Capstone
COM 220 Intercultural Communications
13
4
4
3
2
15
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
12
6
3
3
12
6
3
3
I have checked the record of the student shown above and found it qualifies him/her for a degree at the completion of _______________ semester, 20_____
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Student
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Advisor
Date
Revised 1-13-2015

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