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Surgical Technology
Certificate (Career)
Provides students with a foundation in the principles and practices of the
surgical technologist's roles during the phases of surgery. The foundations
of practice are applied through extensive preceptored clinical experience.
CAAHEP accreditation entitles program graduates to apply to sit for the national
certifying examination in surgical technology. Enrollment is limited by the
availability of clinical facilities.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
BI 103
Anatomy & Physiology and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BI 104
Anatomy & Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
General Education Communications (CMSP required) . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 108 Basics or Medical Terminology (1) or
MDA 109 Medical Terminology (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
ST 100 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology I . . . . . . . . . .
6
ST 101 Introduction to Surgical Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
6
ST 105 Clinical Practicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
ST 120 Surgery Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ST 200 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology I . . . . . . . . . . 12
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