2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

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The Surgical Technology program is designed for individuals interested in caring for the surgical patient. Upon completion of the program, graduates may gain employment as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment during all types of surgical procedures. Portions of this program meet the needs of the registered nurse who is seeking employment in a surgically affiliated field.

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Program CIP Code: 51.0909

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Semester

MDCA 1313 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
HPRS 1201 - Introduction to Health Professions Credits: 2
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture) Credits: 3
BIOL 2101 - Anatomy & Physiology I (lab) Credits: 1

Semester Total:12

First Year

First Semester - Fall

SRGT 1405 - Introduction to Surgical Technology Credits: 4
SRGT 1409 - Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques Credits: 4
BIOL 2302 - Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture) Credits: 3
BIOL 2102 - Anatomy & Physiology II (lab) Credits: 1

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester - Spring

SRGT 1541 - Surgical Procedures I Credits: 5
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SRGT 1260 - Clinical - Surgical Technology/Technologist Credits: 2
BIOL 2320 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (Lecture) Credits: 3
BIOL 2120 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (Lab) Credits: 1

Semester Total: 14

Third-Semester - Summer

SRGT 1261 - Clinical - Surgical Technology/Technologist Credits: 2

Semester Total: 2

Second Year

First Semester - Fall

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3 OR
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
SRGT 1542 - Surgical Procedures II Credits: 5
SRGT 1463 - Clinical Credits: 4

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester - Spring

SRGT 2463 - Clinical-Surgical Technology / Technologist Credits: 4
XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3¹
SRGT 2130 - Professional Readiness Credits: 1 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 8

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

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