SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY A.A.S. (TP/SS): 590
Total Credits: 65
Catalog Editions 14-15 through 16-17
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Date:
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GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)‡
3
Math Foundation (MA 110/MATH 110 or higher)
Speech Foundation (SP 108/COMM 108 or SP 112/COMM 112)
3
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts or Humanities Distribution (ARTD or HUMD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) †
PY 102/PSYC 102 3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
BI 204/BIOL 212‡ 4
This UNOFFICIAL
document is for planning
purposes ONLY and
completion does not
guarantee graduation.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
(only if needed for EN 101/ENGL 101)
EN 101/ENGL 101 (3)
(only if needed for BI 204/BIOL 212 or BI 203/BIOL 210 )
BI 107/BIOL 150 (4)
BI 203/BIOL 210 4
BI 205/BIOL 213 4
HI 125/HINM 115 2
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:
Last Modified: June 2016
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. In order to take any
Surgical Technology courses the student must be accepted into the Surgical Technology Program.
This curriculum is designed for those who desire to move into surgical technology careers or who wish to upgrade present surgical skills in this
area. Credits earned in this 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 (CAAHEP),
1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727)210-2350, www.CAAHEP.org. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will
receive the A.A.S. and will be required 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 upon 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 Office at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, 240-567-1501, or the
program department.
‡ Students should check the prerequisite for BIOL 212, BIOL 213, and ENGL foundation.
