2017-2018 Credit Catalog

Surgical Technology Certificate (SRG)

2017-2018

Type: Career, Certificate (C2)

Special Admissions

Division: Health And Human Services


Surgical Technologists are vital personnel that work side-by-side with the surgeon during a surgical procedure. They assure that the surgeon has all the proper equipment and supplies needed for a particular operation.  The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (www.arcstsa.org). Information on accredited Surgical Technology programs may be obtained from the ARC/STSA at 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 210, Littleton, Colorado  80120, telephone 303-694-9262.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL  33763
(727)-210-2350
www.caahep.org    
             
Surgical Technologists graduating from this accredited program are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).     
               National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
               6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100
               Littleton, Colorado 80120
               (800) 707-0057
               www.nbstsa.org

First Year

Fall

HLS102Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health

4
HLS104Overview of Microbiology

1
SRG100Aseptic Technique Laboratory

2
SRG101Principles of Aseptic Technique

4
SRG104Patient Care in Surgery

6
SRG106Medical Terminology for Surgical Technology

2
SRG114Basic Pharmacology

1
Total Credit Hours:20

Spring

SRG102Surgical Procedures

5
SRG116Surgical Care for All Patient Ages

2
SRG120Operating Room Externship

8
SRG131Vocational Trends for Surgical Technicians

1
Total Credit Hours:16

Requirement Notes

HLS102: BIO211/BIO212 may be substituted with a ’C’ or better to fulfill this requirement.

HLS104: BIO214 may be substituted with a ’C’ or better to fulfill this requirement.

SRG106: OFT116 may be substituted with a ’C’ or better to fulfill this requirement.

Program Note
Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 36