Program Overview

Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Surgical Technology

The Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Surgical Technology is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for a career in surgical technology.

Program Details

• The program requires 60 semester credits for graduation.
• Students must participate in the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination, a national credentialing exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• The program requires students to take and pass the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - BLS (AHA) exam.

Course Sequence

First Semester

• SUR1100: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology (6 credits)
• HEA2200: Medical Terminology (3 credits)
• SCI1100: Anatomy and Physiology I (3 credits)
• SCI1110: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I (1 credit)
• ENG1105: Writing and Research (3 credits)

Second Semester

• SUR2112: Surgical Techniques (6 credits)
• SCI2228: Microbiology (3 credits)
• SCI2100: Anatomy and Physiology II (3 credits)
• SCI2110: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II (1 credit)
• ENG2205: Writing Through Literature (3 credits)

Third Semester

• SUR2120: Surgical Specialty Intervention Procedures (3 credits)
• SUR2280: Operating Room Clinical Practicum I (5 credits)
• SUR2251: Pharmacology and Anesthesiology (2 credits)
• HEA2203: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Services (3 credits)
• SOC2225: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)

Fourth Semester

• SUR2290: Operating Room Clinical Practicum II (5 credits)
• SUR2292: Surgical Technology Capstone (4 credits)
• Humanities Elective (3 credits)

Certification Requirements

• New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia require individuals to earn the CST-credential before becoming eligible for employment.
• The College has not made a determination with respect to certification requirements of other states.

Program Status

• Effective Fall 2024, this program is no longer being offered.