ST13 Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term:	Spring
Minimum Length of Program:	6 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	70

Program Description

The Surgical Technology (ST) program provides entry-level skills in surgical technology. As an essential team-member in the operating room of hospitals, labor & delivery departments, outpatient surgical centers, and specialized surgical centers, the surgical technologist is responsible for tasks and duties in the perioperative phases of surgery. The surgical technology student will encounter training in the didactic and clinical setting in over twelve specialty areas. Topics include: aseptic technique, sterilization methods, surgical positioning and draping, perioperative case planning, surgical wound management, professional ethics, microbes and infection, perioperative pharmacology, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, general surgery and various surgical specialties.

College Admission Requirements

Submit completed application and application fee
Be at least 17 years of age
Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
Meet assessment requirements

Program Admission Requirements

Student is listed as a Healthcare Management student until completion of the Competitive Selection Process and acceptance into the ST Degree Program. The Competitive Selection Process is based on the combination of the highest competitive courses’ GPA and PSB test score. Only courses found in the Healthcare Management are considered by Financial Aid while the student is under that program.

The ST Program, a daytime only program, will admit once each year at the Griffin Campus. The deadline to apply for Competitive Selection is the last day of the Summer Term. The program cohort begins each Spring Semester. The following steps are required:

Complete the six competitive selection courses with a minimum grade of C or better; there is no minimum GPA required (ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, PSYC 1101, ALHS 1090, BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L)
Complete the PSB Exam. There is no minimum score required.
Submit the Allied Health Program Application online https://www.sctech.edu/programs/allied-health-program-application/.
Upon acceptance into the ST Program, the successful completion of a criminal background and drug screen along with a History and Physical prior to beginning the Spring cohort
Obtain CPR certification – BLS Providers through the American Heart Association
Completion of BIOL 2114 and BIOL 2114L prior to starting the Spring cohort is required

Readmission Policy

Students who are not successful in their first attempt in the ST program and/or withdraw for medical reasons can attempt readmission based on the competitive selection process. Readmission is not guaranteed and is a one-time readmission with the following condition: repeat of the SURG1010 course. Grading standards for the Surgical Technology Program are very stringent. For students to progress to the next course of study, a minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in every Surgical Technology course.

Program Fees

The following fees are approximate and subject to change:

Books - $600
Uniforms - $100
Background check - $80
History and Physical / Immunizations - $200
Malpractice Insurance - $40
BLS card - $55
Passport photo - $10
Practice certification exam - $50
Certification Exam - $250
ACEMAPP - $50
Platinum Education $66.50

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

To contact CAAHEP:

Commission on Accreditation

of Allied Health Education Programs

25400 US HWY 19 N., Suite 158

Clearwater, FL 33763

727-210-2350

(www.caahep.org)

To contact ARC/STSA:

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical

Technology and Surgical Assisting

19751 E. Mainstreet, Ste 339

Parker, CO 80138

Main: (303) 694-9262

Fax: (303) 741-3655

http://www.arcstsa.org/

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Santedra Wright, Program Coordinator

Email: Santedra.Wright@sctech.edu

Phone: 770-412-4596

Program Courses

First Term

ALHS 1090	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences	2
ENGL 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3

ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, PSYC 1101: Required

Second Term

BIOL 2113	Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL 2113L	Anatomy and Physiology Lab I	1

Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)

HUMN 1101	Introduction to Humanities	3
	OR
MUSC 1101	Music Appreciation	3
	OR
ARTS 1101	Art Appreciation	3
	OR
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3
	OR
THEA 1101	Theatre Appreciation	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

General Core elective: (Required)

Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog).

Total Credit Hours:

Third Term

BIOL 2114	Anatomy and Physiology II	3
BIOL 2114L	Anatomy and Physiology Lab II	1
BIOL 2117	Introductory Microbiology	3
BIOL 2117L	Introductory Microbiology Lab	1

Fourth Term

SURG 1010	Introduction to Surgical Technology	8
SURG 1020	Principles of Surgical Technology	7
SURG 2110	Surgical Technology Clinical I	3

Fifth Term

SURG 1100	Surgical Pharmacology	2
SURG 2030	Surgical Procedures I	4
SURG 2120	Surgical Technology Clinical II	3

Sixth Term

SURG 1080	Surgical Microbiology	2
SURG 2040	Surgical Procedures II	4
SURG 2130	Surgical Technology Clinical III	3
SURG 2140	Surgical Technology Clinical IV	3
SURG 2240	Seminar in Surgical Technology	2