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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Surgical Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore methods of providing patient care during all phases of surgery. 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, technologists pass instruments and sterile supplies to surgeons and assistants. This four semester program develops the knowledge and skills for an entry level career 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. FRCC Surgical Technology Program has been granted accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council for Education in Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (www.arcstsa.org) which will allow students who successfully complete the program to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification and have the credential of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 204 | Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131 | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or higher | 3-5 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-18 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| STE 100 | Fundamentals of Surgical Technology | 6 |
| STE 101 | Surgical Technology Skills Lab | 4 |
| STE 105 | Pharmacology of Surgical Technology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| PSY 235 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| STE 110 | Surgical Procedures I | 3 |
| STE 115 | Surgical Procedures II | 3 |
| STE 120 | Surgical Procedures III | 3 |
| STE 133 | Surgical Instruments Lab I | 1.5 |
| STE 134 | Surgical Instruments Lab II | 1.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.