Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science
My Academic Plan
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should be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts starting fall and spring semester of each academic year. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please
see your Program Director or Pathways Advisor.
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).
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
| BIO 2101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| BIO 2104 | Microbiology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| ENGLISH | Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031) | 3 |
| MATH | Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher | 3 |
| HPR 1045 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| BIO 2102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| STE 1000 | Fundamentals Surgical Technology | 6 |
| STE 1001 | Surgical Technology Skills Lab | 4 |
| STE 1005 | Pharmacology of Surgical Technology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
Beginning Summer 2022, the Surgical Technology Program (STE) will be offering 3 starts per year. Students will be able to begin the STE program in either Fall, Spring, or Summer. The MAP itself will not change.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.