The Surgical Technology Program prepared graduates with entry-level knowledge to enter
into the workforce as an entry-level surgical technologist, traveling surgical technologist,
labor and delivery technician and central sterile supply technician.
In addition to completing the EMCC application, prospective participants must also
apply to the Surgical Tech program. Download the
Admissions Information Packet and the
Application.
This program requires each applicant must have a minimum composite score of 16 with
sub score of 16 in Reading on the ACT. For any previous college work attempted, a
cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale must have been achieved.
The Surgical Technology Program curriculum is designed for graduates of the program
to become nationally certified though the National Board of Surgical Technology and
Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) upon receiving program accreditation and the graduate
successfully passing the national exam.
FIRST SEMESTER
- SUT 1113 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology 3 Semester Hours
- SUT 1217 Principles of Surgical Technique 7 Semester Hours
- SUT 1413 Surgical Microbiology 3 Semester Hours
SECOND SEMESTER
- SUT 1614 Basic and Related Surgical Procedures 4 Semester Hours
- SUT 1714 Clinical I 4 Semester Hours
- SUT 1223 Medical Terminology for Surgical Technologists 3 Semester Hours
THIRD SEMESTER
- SUT 1624 Specialized Surgical Procedures 4 Semester Hours
- SUT 1735 Clinical II 5 Semester Hours
FOURTH SEMESTER
- SUT 1634 Advanced Surgical Procedures 4 Semester Hours
- SUT 1735 Clinical III 5 Semester Hours
- SUT 1704 Certification and Role Transition 4 Semester Hours
45 HOURS OF SUT CLASSES
Please note, there is not an option for a certificate at this point. Students must
complete the 20 hours of the academic courses listed below to recieive the Associate
Applied Science degree.
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS
General education core requirements may be spread out over the entire length of the
program so that students complete some academic and SUT courses each semester or primarily
within the last semester
- BIO 2514 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Semester Hours
- BIO 2524 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Semester Hours
- Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Semester Hours
- PSY 1513 Psychology 3 Semester Hours
- MAT 1313 College Algebra 3 Semester Hours
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3 Semester Hours
20 TOTAL HOURS OF GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
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