Certificate



Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings.

The Surgical Technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to insure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

A Surgical Technologist possesses expertise in the theory and applications of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and techniques to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements for Application

1. Graduated from an approved high school, or shall demonstrate equivalent competency (G.E.D. examination).
2. Completion of Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 121) before beginning Fall coursework.
3. Take Health Occupations Aptitude Examination – Revised

First Semester

BIOL 122	Anatomy and Physiology	4
SURT 121	Intro to Surgical Technology	3
SURT 122	Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology	6
SURT 127	Pharmacology for Health Professions	3
		16

Second Semester

SURT 123	Surgical Procedures I	5
BIOL 215	Microbiology	4
SURT 125	Clinical Rotation in Surgical Technology I	5
		14

Third Semester

SURT 124	Surgical Procedures II	3
SURT 126	Clinical Rotation in Surgical Technology II	5
		8

Total Credit hours for Degree: 38 credit hours

*BIOL 121 is a prerequisite that needs to be completed prior to starting the program.
**BIOL 122 must be completed by the end of the second semester.
***Students must be certified in CPR before starting clinical rotations.