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PHILOSOPHY
Surgical Technology is a program which supports the development of the student to function as a
member of the surgical team. The focus of the program is to help students gain the knowledge and skills
necessary to make critical thinking judgments in stressful situations to produce optimal patient outcomes.
This process encourages students to develop an awareness of teamwork, professional responsibilities,
and personal accountability. Students will exhibit a professional work ethic that includes compassion for
all individuals regardless of ethnicity or cultural background. At the end of the day, Surgical
Technologists have the satisfaction of knowing they're a vital part of a healthcare profession that
promotes life saving activities.
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PROGRAM GOALS
The Surgical Technology program provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills and
knowledge necessary for gaining employment as a surgical technologist, and to become a contributing
member of the health care team. This will be accomplished be preparing competent entry level surgical
technologist in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
The graduates of the Surgical Technology program will:
- Correlate the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and microbiology to their
role as a Surgical Technologist.
- Demonstrate a safe level of practice and knowledge as an entry level Surgical Technologist in
all specialties.
- Acquire an understanding of legal, ethical, and moral values related to the patient and the
Operating Room team during the perioperative experience.
- Demonstrate and integrate principles of surgical asepsis as a part of the perioperative
experience.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy and pharmacology to surgical case assignments as well as
maintain the surgical environment.
- Value the professional attributes of the Surgical Technologist while applying critical thinking
and affective behaviors as means of achieving personal and professional growth.
The Surgical Technology curriculum includes planned learning experiences for a period of either one or
two years. Students complete the "core" courses during the first year, which comprises the diploma level
of this program and may continue a second year with the general education courses and an internship to
complete the Associate of Science Degree in Surgical Technology. |
CERTIFICATION
Graduates are eligible to take the certification examination for Certified Surgical Technologists given by
the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. |
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM PLAN
DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Fall Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| BIO 190* |
Principles of Microbiology |
4 |
| SRG 101** |
Introduction to Surgery |
6 |
| BIO 100* |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
| SRG 102** |
Human Anatomy & Physiology |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
| Spring Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| CAS 190* |
Computer Technology Applications |
3 |
| PSY 101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| SRG 110** |
Surgical Procedures & Clinical I |
9 |
| Total |
15 |
| Summer Session |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| SRG 120** |
Surgical Procedures & Clinical II |
6 |
| Total |
6 |
| 38 semester hours are required to earn a Diploma in the Surgical Technology program. |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM - All courses in the Diploma program plus:
Fall Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| BIO 210* |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| PSY 150 |
Human Growth & Development |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Spring Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| BIO 150 |
Nutrition for Healthy Living |
3 |
| BIO 220* |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| HUM |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
| SRG 230** |
Surgical Internship |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
* Program requirements - ** Major Requirements
64 semester hours are required to earn an Associate of Science Degree in the Surgical Technology
program. |
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ADMISSION
Applicants to the Surgical Technology Diploma program must meet the general college admission
requirements and must submit:
- an official transcript showing evidence of Algebra I, either Algebra II or geometry, and biology
with a preferred minimum grade of "C";
- minimum suggested standardized test scores:
- SAT scores of 430 - critical reading and 380 - math OR
- ACT composite score of 18 OR
- ASSET (35 in the Writing section, 37 in the Reading section and 33 in the Numerical section)
- two references that speak to academic abilities and/or work ethic. If applicant has previously
been enrolled in another Surgical Technology program within the last five years, then one
reference MUST be from a program official at the institution attended.
For admission into the Surgical Technology Associate of Science Degree program, applicants must
meet the general college admission requirements, requirements for the Diploma in Surgical Technology
program and must also submit:
- an official transcript showing evidence of high school or college level Algebra I, Algebra II,
either geometry or a math with Algebra II as a prerequisite, and chemistry with a preferred
minimum grade of "C".
The Association of Surgical Technologists.
Accreditation Note:
The Surgical Technology program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP - www.caahep.org) The Accreditation
Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110 Littleton, CO 80120-8031.
Phone (303) 694-9262. |
