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2016/2017 fcc catalog

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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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