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Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

  • Overview
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  • Major
  • Learning Outcomes

Degree Offered

  • Associate of Applied Science

Nature of the Program

An associate in applied science degree in surgical technology prepares students to enter the workforce in a hospital to assist with surgeries. The program will be applying for accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. If accreditation is granted, graduates will be able to set for the Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) exam provided by the National Board of Surgical Technology. While the certification is currently not required by all hospitals, most hospitals prefer hiring certified surgical technologists.

The program provides both theory and application of concepts within surgical technology, such as aseptic technique and surgical procedures. In addition, students learn foundational knowledge regarding anatomy and physiology, microbiology and pharmacology.  In addition, students learn skills in a mock operating room on campus and complete clinical experiences in various types of surgeries in local hospitals to gain hands-on experience in the field.

Career Opportunities

The surgical technology degree provides excellent preparation for students planning to gain employment as a surgical technologist. Surgical technologists prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment and assist physicians during surgeries. They help prepare patients for surgery, sterilize equipment, pass instruments to surgeons during surgeries, maintain a sterile environment and restock operating rooms after surgery. 


Administration

Chair

  • Vicki Huffman - Ph.D. Biomedical Science
    Year @ PSC (2005)

Curriculum Requirements

BIOL 102
& 102L
General Biology 2
and General Biology 2 Laboratory (GEF 2)
4
BIOL 230Human Anatomy and Physiology 14
BIOL 231Human Anatomy and Physiology 24
COMM 104Fundamentals of Public Communication (GEF 5)3
ENGL 101Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric (GEF 1)3
EXPH 240Medical Terminology1
MATH 121Intro Concepts Of Mathematics3
PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology (GEF 4)3
WVUE 191First Year Seminar1
ST 101Surgical Technology 13
ST 150Surgical Technology Clinical 14
ST 120Surgical Pharmacology3
ST 102Surgical Technology 24
ST 155Surgical Technology Clinical 24
ST 201Surgical Technology 34
ST 250Surgical Technology Clinical 34
ST 202Surgical Technology 44
ST 255Surgical Technology Clinical 44
Total Hours60

Suggested Plan of Study

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
BIOL 102
& 102L (GEF 2)
4BIOL 2304
ST 1013ST 1203
ST 1504ST 1024
MATH 121 (GEF 3)3ST 1554
EXPH 2401 
WVUE 1911 
 16 15
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
BIOL 2314COMM 104 (GEF 5)3
PSYC 101 (GEF 4)3ENGL 101 (GEF 1)3
ST 2014ST 2024
ST 2504ST 2554
 15 14
Total credit hours: 60

Major Learning Outcomes

Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the principles of asepsis and sterile technique in the perioperative environment.
  • Demonstrate competency with instrumentation, equipment, and supplies utilized in the perioperative environment.
  • Apply ethics, professionalism, and good decision-making skills in preparing for and participating in a surgical procedure.
  • Utilize written and verbal communication techniques appropriate to the perioperative environment.
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  • Pre-​Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
  • Pre-​Forensic and Investigative Science
  • Pre-​Nursing (BSN)
  • Pre-​Nursing
  • Pre-​Occupational Therapy
  • Pre-​Pharmacy
  • Surgical Technology

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