A45740A – Surgical Technology - AAS
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 71 |
No |
Description
The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team.
Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355-113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Phone: 727-210-2350; Fax: 727-210-2354; www.caahep.org by the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 19751 E. Main Street, Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138; Phone: 303-694-9262; Fax: 303-741-3655; arcstsa.org.
Graduates will take the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within thirty (30) days of completion. Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physician offices, and central supply processing units.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges. Special admission procedures apply to this program. See https://www.blueridge.edu/programs-courses/healthcare/surgical-technology/ for details.
Students may be required to demonstrate college readiness in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information. A course fee is required for all SUR prefix courses.
Students should complete BIO 168 Anatomy/Physiology I and BIO 169 Anatomy/Physiology II beforehand as prerequisites.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Demonstrate management of the surgical environment in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
- Collaborate with patient and surgical team members as evidenced by participation in time-out process, anticipation of surgeon's needs, effective communication, and demonstration of professional comportment.
- Demonstrate mastery of clinical skills within the operating room environment.
- Complete the surgical technology certification exam.
Program Requirements
General Education
Communications I
Complete all of the following Courses:
Communications II
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Natural Sciences
Complete all of the following Courses:
Technical Core
Technical Core
Complete all of the following Courses:
| SUR-110 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 3 |
| SUR-111 | Periop Patient Care | 7 |
| SUR-122 | Surgical Procedures I | 6 |
| SUR-123 | Sur Clinical Practice I | 7 |
| SUR-134 | Surgical Procedures II | 5 |
| SUR-135 | SUR Clinical Practice II | 4 |
| SUR-137 | Professional Success Preparation | 1 |
| SUR-210 | Advanced Sur Clinical Practice | 2 |
| SUR-211 | Advanced Theoretical Concepts | 2 |
Other Major Hours - Required
Other Major Hours - Required
Complete all of the following Courses:
Biology Option #1
Complete all of the following Courses:
Biology Option #2
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Required Courses
Success Skills
Complete all of the following Courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule