Surgical Technologist - Diploma
Offered at: Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 5109094019
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area 1 | ||
| ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 |
| Area 2 | ||
| Select one of the following two options: | 4-8 | |
| Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory and Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory | ||
| Subtotal | 7-11 | |
| Technical Courses | ||
| Digital Literacy Course or demonstrated competency 1 | 0-3 | |
| Select one of the following three options: | 3 | |
| Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Medical Office Terminology | ||
| Select one of the following two options: | 12 | |
| Surgical Technology Fundamentals Theory | ||
| Introduction to Surgical Technology and Surgical Technology Fundamentals 2 | ||
| Select one of the following three options: | 3-4 | |
| Medical Microbiology with Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Microbes and Society | ||
| SUR 102 | Surgical Technology Fundamentals Lab | 3 |
| SUR 202 | Surgical Technology Advanced Theory | 11 |
| Practicum Courses | ||
| Select ten credit hours of the following three options: | 10 | |
| Surgical Technology Skills Practicum I | ||
| Surgical Technology Skills Practicum II | ||
| Surgical Technology Advanced Practicum | ||
| Subtotal | 42-46 | |
| Total Credits | 49-57 | |
- 1
Digital literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by completing a digital literacy course.
- 2
Students successfully completing SUR 109 Introduction to Surgical Technology (3 credit hours) and SUR 110 Surgical Technology Fundamentals (9 credit hours) are not required to take a microbiology course for the diploma option.
Elective(s)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAI 200 | Pathophysiology for the Medical Assistant | 3 |
| BAS 120 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| MNA 100 | Medicaid Nurse Aide | 3 |
| or NAA 100 | Nursing Assistant Skills I | |
Note: CPR certificate must be obtained prior to enrolling in the first Surgical Technology course and certification must be kept current throughout the Program.