Mandl School: College of Allied Health

A.O.S. in Surgical Technologist (62 Credits)

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

In order to qualify for admission for programs in Medical Assisting, Dental Assistant , and Surgical Technology, applicants must have received a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D).

Description and Program Objectives

The primary goal of the Surgical Technology Program is to provide students with a learning environment that will enable them to acquire the (1) knowledge, (2) technical skills, and (3) behavioral components necessary for entry-level employment as a competent Surgical Technologist. The surgical technology student is given a broad background in the basic sciences of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and microbiology to serve as the foundation for the advanced subjects to follow. As the program progresses, the student learns the practical aspects of operating room procedures, sterilization techniques, instrument set-ups, vital signs, patient-care techniques, assessment and treatment of emergencies encountered during surgery, and professional growth. There is major emphasis on aseptic techniques and procedures throughout the entire program. The Surgical Technology Program makes use of a fully equipped clinical skills lab with standard operating room equipment. As the program progresses, the student learns the various aspects of operating room procedure, sterilization, instrument setup, vital signs, basic principles of medicine and surgery, patient care techniques, first and emergencies. Students may be required to obtain a physical examination to include PPD and Hepatitis B series vaccination prior to their externship. By the end of the classroom instruction and externship, you will have received the training necessary to allow you to assume certain responsibilities in the operating room, including instrument setup, assisting the surgeon, and assisting with post-operative dressings.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Core Requirements (23 credits)		Credits

SPH101	Interpersonal Communications	3
ENG101	English Composition	3
ENG201	Business & Technical Writing	3
ALH175	Law & Ethics for Allied Health Professionals	3
BIO230	Applied Anatomy & Physiology I	4
BIO240	Applied Anatomy & Physiology II	4
OFT110	Word Processing	3

Elective General Education Courses (3 Credits)
PSY101	Introduction to Psychology	3
HIS101	Introduction to American History	3
SOC101	Introduction to Sociology	3
ENG102	English Literature	3

Major Requirements (36 Credits)

SRG110	Surgical Microbiology and Asepsis	4
SRG111	Surgical Technology and Fundamentals	3
SRG112	Pharmacology and Anesthesia	2
SRG113	Perioperative Principles I	4
SRG114	Perioperative Principles II	2
SRG115	Pathophysiology	2
SRG210	Surgical Procedures I	3
SRG211	Surgical Procedures II	4
SRG212	Surgical Procedures III	4
SRG213	Advanced Surgical Topics	2
SRG295	Externship	6

TOTAL CREDITS		62 Credits

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