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In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
The Surgical Technologist is an integral member of the surgical team including the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and nurse to deliver patient care before, during and after surgery. Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment. During the surgery, technologist pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and assistants.
This four semester program develops the knowledge and skills for an entry level job as a Surgical Technologist, one of the fastest growing jobs in health care. Surgical technologists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, surgery departments, obstetric departments, and ambulatory surgery centers.
The Curriculum is in alignment with the standards set forth by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) core curriculum guidelines. Courses include:
• Health sciences (anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, medical terminology, microbiology)
• Technological sciences (electricity, information technology, robotics)
• Patient care concepts (bio-psycho-social needs of the patient, death and dying)
• Surgical technology equipment
The program has a site visit scheduled for initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org). This step in the process is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
AAS in Surgical Technology
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 204 | Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| ENG- GEN | English:___________ | 3 |
| MAT- GEN | Mathematics:___________ | 3-5 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| STE 100 | Fundamentals of Surgical Technology | 6 |
| STE 105 | Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist | 2 |
| STE 101 | Surgical Technology Skills Lab | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| STE 110 | Surgical Procedures I | 3 |
| STE 115 | Surgical Procedures II | 3 |
| STE 120 | Surgical Procedures III | 3 |
| STE 179 | Surgical Technical Seminar | 2 |
| PSY 235 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.