Surgical Technology, AAS, Semester-By-Semester Plan

(2021*03)

Math - An applicant must have completed one of the following before receiving the applicant packet:

An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher from a College Prep Curriculum valid within 10 years. If this is not met, one of the following options, within 10 years, will satisfy the math requirement: Qualifying placement scores; A grade of “P” for DMA 010-080; A grade of “C” or higher for MAT 080 OR RISE placement if outside the 10 year high school timeframe and must demonstrate mastery of Units 1-12 (Tier 2) or will be required to complete the transition course until mastery in Unit 12 (Tier 2) is met.

Students who do not satisfy the high school GPA or RISE placement requirements, must attend the transition course, MAT 003, until mastery is achieved through Unit 12 (Tier 2).

Students who have completed a college approved Math course such as MAT 122, MAT 141, MAT 151, MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT 263 with a “C” or better may meet the math requirement.

Fall I

ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1
BIO 163 - Basic Anat & Physiology Credits: 5
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credits: 3
SUR 110 - Intro to Surg Tech Credits: 3
SUR 111 - Periop Patient Care Credits: 7

Spring I

BIO 275 - Microbiology Credits: 4
SUR 122 - Surgical Procedures I Credits: 6
SUR 123 - Sur Clinical Practice I Credits: 7

Summer I

MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credits: 3
SUR 134 - Surgical Procedures II Credits: 5
SUR 135 - SUR Clinical Practice II Credits: 4

Fall II

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credits: 3
SUR 210 - Adv SUR Clinical Practice Credits: 2
SUR 211 - Adv Theoretical Concepts Credits: 2

Spring II

COM 231 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SUR 137 - Professional Success Prep Credits: 1
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Additional Information:

This program requires a 2.2 or greater high school GPA from a College Prep Curriculum valid within 10 years, or a placement test demonstrating placement into college-ready English 111 and math. If either of these requirements is not met, the student will be placed into Associate in General Education – First Year (A10300-FY). *See the A10300FY – Associate in General Education-First Year Program page for more information.

All Health Sciences and Nursing students must have grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “SA” on all applicable course work to progress each semester and graduate from the program.

The Surgical Technology Program is approved by the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP at 9355 - 113th Street, North, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Telephone Number 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org) in conjunction with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).

Please note that this is a semester-by-semester course of study. Any transition course such as math and English that are necessary for student placement could extend the time needed for completion. In such cases, graduation may be extended by one or more semester(s). Other delays might be experienced in regard to the timelines of various course offerings.