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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CURRICULUM
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
There are two options for surgical technology students – the ST certificate program and the ST Associate of
Applied Science degree program.
Courses
Credit Hours
FIRST YEAR – Summer Semester
BIOL
2401
Anatomy & Physiology I*
4
PSYC
1300
Learning Frameworks*
3
Total Hours
7
FIRST YEAR – Fall Semester
BIOL
2402
Anatomy & Physiology II*
4
MDCA
1313
Medical Terminology*
3
ENGL
1301
English Composition 1*
3
PSYC
2314
Human Growth & Development*
3
Total Hours
13
FIRST YEAR – Spring Semester
BIOL
2420
Microbiology for Non-science Majors
4
PSYC
2301
General Psychology
3
BCIS
1305
Business Computer Applications
3
Language, Culture, Philosophy or Creative Arts**
3
Total Hours
13
SECOND YEAR – Fall Semester
SRGT
1405
Introduction to Surgical Technology
4
SRGT
1409
Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts &
Techniques
4
SRGT
1260
Clinical I
2
Electives
1
11
SECOND YEAR – Spring Semester
SRGT
1441
Surgical Procedures I
4
SRGT
1442
Surgical Procedures II
4
SRGT
2461
Clinical II
4
SRGT
2461
Clinical III
4
Total Hours
16
Grand Total Hours for AAS
60
* Must have four of the five marked prerequisites before starting SRGT courses - PSYC 2301 may be used as a
prerequisite instead of 2314 but both are required for the AAS degree. The fifth prerequisite must be taken
concurrently with the fall surgical technology courses if not already completed
** Choose from one of the following courses: ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327,2328, 2332, 2333; HUMA 1301;
PHIL 2306; SPAN 2311, 2312; ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306,1307, 1310.
The Certificate of Completion for Surgical Technology consists of all of the SRGT courses plus the 5 marked
general education courses for a total of 43 semester credit hours.
After August 1, 2021, the Surgical Technology Certificate will no longer be offered. All students must apply for the
associate of applied science degree.
