SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY AAS (TP/SS): 590
Total Credits: 63
Catalog Editions 17-18 through 19-20
GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)
3
Math Foundation (MATH 110, 115, 117, 120, 130, 150, 165, 170, or 181)
CONSULT COUNSELING FACULTY / PROGRAM ADVISOR ABOUT CHOICE
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts or Humanities Distribution (ARTD or HUMD)
SP 108/COMM 108
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) †
PY 102/PSYC 102 3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
BI 107/BIOL 150 4
General Education Elective (GEEL)
BI 204/BIOL 212 4
This UNOFFICIAL
document is for planning
purposes ONLY and
completion does not
guarantee graduation.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A (if needed for ENGL102/103 or Elective)*
BI 205/BIOL 213 4
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM COURSES
SG 100/SURG 100 4
(TP ONLY)
SG 101/SURG 101 6
SG 102/SURG 102 6
SG 103/SURG 103 2
SG 201/SURG 201 6
SG 202/SURG 205 3
SG 211/SURG 211 6
SG 212/SURG 215 3
Note: A grade of C or better in each surgical technology course must be achieved.
Total Credits:
Surgical Technology Website
Last Modified: May 2019
Advising Worksheet
Contact:
Anthony Solano
This degree is a career program and may not readily transfer to four year colleges/universities (except in special cases.) Visit transfer
planning for more information.
See an advisor to submit
an Application for
Graduation the semester
BEFORE you intend to
graduate.
Students who plan to major in surgical technology will be assigned the temporary major of pre-surgical technology, with POS
code 590, until they are officially admitted to the surgical technology program. Students may take preparatory courses and
courses that fulfill general education requirements during the waiting period. As an alternative to being assigned a temporary
major, students waiting for admission to the surgical technology program may choose to major in general studies or any other
open-admission program. The Admissions and Records Office at Takoma Park/Silver Spring will assign a matriculated code
once students are admitted to the surgical technology program.
This curriculum is designed for those who wish to move into surgical technology careers or upgrade present surgical skills in
this area. Credits earned in the degree provide transfer options for students who choose to continue studies beyond the AAS.
The curriculum, emphasizing both didactic and clinical experience, offers a broad base of surgical skills needed by those who
function as integral members of the surgical team. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will receive the AAS and will be eligible
to apply to take the certification examination given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Surgical technologists are eligible for employment in hospitals, operating rooms, physicians’ offices, surgery centers, labor and
delivery, and freestanding minor surgery facilities.
Each of the surgical technology courses builds on materials offered in the previous course. Students must meet prerequisites to
the first-semester courses. A grade of C or better in each surgical technology course must be achieved.
For information regarding the program and admissions, please contact the Admissions and Records Office at the Takoma Park/
Silver Spring Campus, 240-567-1501, or the program department.
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or check with an adviser.
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