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www.frederick.edu• 301.846.2400
Surgical Technology
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Provides students with a foundation in the sciences and in the principles and
practices of the surgical technologist’s roles during the phases of surgery.
The essential components of this health career are applied through extensive
preceptored clinical experiences. CAAHEP accreditation entitles program
graduates to apply to sit for the national certifying examination in surgical
technology. Enrollment is limited. See page 12 for application information.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101
English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PS 101
General Psychology or
SO 101
Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
CMSP 103 Speech Fundamentals or
CMSP 105 Small Group Communication or
CMSP 107 Career Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BI 120
Microbiology for Allied Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BI 103
Anatomy & Physiology and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BI 104
Anatomy & Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
MDA 108 Basics of Medical Terminology or
MDA 109 Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3
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 II . . . . . . . . . . 12
Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
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Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A.S. in Surgical Technology and who are looking for
transfer opportunities. For more information, contact the Counseling &
Advising Office at 301.846.2471.
• University of Baltimore–B.S. Health Systems Management
• University of Baltimore at Shady Grove–B.S. Health Systems Management
• Towson University–B.T.P.S. Allied Health
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. See page 11 for application information.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
BI 103
Anatomy & Physiology and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BI 104
Anatomy & Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CMSP 103 Speech Fundamentals or
CMSP 105 Small Group Communication or
CMSP 107 Career Communications (preferred) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MDA 108 Basics of Medical Terminology or
MDA 109 Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3
ST 120 Surgery Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ST 100
Fundamentals of Surgical Technology I . . . . . . . . . . 6
ST 101
Introduction to Surgical Technology . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ST 105 Clinical Practicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
ST 200
Fundamentals of Surgical Technology II . . . . . . . . . . 12
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