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Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Surgical Technology, Associates of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Demonstrate competence in the technological aspects of the surgical technologist profession.
  • Provide surgical patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence.
  • Demonstrate competence in surgical technologist duties, procedures and cases.
  • Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools/devices.

 

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Pre-Application Courses

The Surgical Technology application guide can be found on the Surgical Technologist webpage and includes detailed application and admissions information. All pre-application courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to admission to the program.
BI 231Human Anatomy & Physiology

5
MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4
WR 121ZComposition I

4
 

MTH 075 or higher: Satisfies the AAS related instruction Computation requirement.

WR 121Z: Satisfies the AAS related instruction Communication requirement.

Program Courses

BI 232Human Anatomy & Physiology

5
BI 233Human Anatomy & Physiology

5
BI 234Microbiology

4
COMM 218ZInterpersonal Communication

4
CRS 130General Medical Terminology

3
PSY 201ZIntroduction to Psychology I

4
ST 111Introduction to Surgical Theory

4
ST 112Surgical Technology Theory II

4
or
ST 105Sterile Processing

5
ST 113Surgical Technology Theory III

4
ST 114Surgical Technology Theory IV

4
ST 216Surgical Technologist Certification and Job Success

1
ST 210Surgical Technology- General and Pediatric Surgery

4
ST 211Surgical Technology- Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Genitourinary Surgery

4
ST 212Surgical Technology- Orthopedic Surgery

4
ST 213Surgical Technology- Otorhinolaryngologic, Oromaxillofacial, Plastic, and Burn Surgery

4
ST 214Surgical Technology- Ophthalmologic and Neurosurgery

4
ST 215Surgical Technology- Thoracic, Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery

4
ST 230Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum I

6
ST 231Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum II

6
PSY 201Z: Satisfies the AAS related instruction Human Relations requirement.
Students with prior Surgical Technology certification may be elegible to receive LBCC credit. See Credit for Prior Learning webpage for more information.

Total Credit Hours: 91-92