Austin Community College

FY 2002 Degree Plan

The Surgical Technologist is an integral member of the surgical team. The Surgical Technologist works closely with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and registered nurse to deliver direct patient care before, during, and after surgery. This degree plan combines classroom teaching with supervised clinical experience for the surgical technologist. Emphasis is placed on the proper application of sterile technique and modern technology to patient care in the operating room. The student will receive information in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, surgical pathology, and surgical procedures along with the standard practices involved in surgical technology. Upon completion of the program the student is qualified to take the national certification examination for surgical technologists. ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. A separate application process is required for admission into the Surgical Technology Program. Departmental approval is required to register for any of the Surgical Technology Courses (SRGT). The program is nationally accredited, oversight of which is by the Accreditation Review Committee -Surgical Technology (7108-C S. Alton Way, Englewood, CO 80112; PHONE (303) 694-9262) with CAAHEP (35 E. Wacker Drive Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601-2208; PHONE (312) 553-9355). Students accepted into the program are required to have a physical examination, provide documentation of immunizations, and verify annual tuberculosis status.

Prior to acceptance in Surgical Technology

	BIO	1714	1,3,4,5	Anatomy and Physiology I1	4
	BIO	1704	1,3,4,5	Introduction to Microbiology1	4
	HPRS	1206	1,3,4,5	Medical Terminology	2
					------- 10

Semester II

	MATH	1332	1,3,4,5	Topics in Mathematics OR	3
	MATH	1342	1,3,4,5	Elementary Statistics OR
	MATH	1314	1,3,4,5	College Algebra
	BIO	1724	1,3,4,5	Anatomy and Physiology II1	4
	PSYC	2301	1,3,4,5	Introduction to Psychology	3
	ENGL	1301	1,3,4,5	English Composition I	3
	HPRS	2300	1,3,4,5	Pharmacology for Health Professions	3
					------- 16

Semester III

	SPCH	1318	1,3,4,5	Interpersonal Communication	3
	PHIL	2303	1,3,4,5	Logic OR	3
	PHIL	2306	1,3,4,5	Ethics
	HUMA		1,3,4,5	Humanities Elective	3
			1,3,4,5	Unrestricted Elective	3
					------- 12

Semester IV

	SRGT	1405	1,3,4,5	Introduction to Surgical Technology	4
	SRGT	1409	1,3,4,5	Fundamentals of Aseptic Technique	4
	SRGT	1160	1,3,4,5	Beginning Clinical	1
					------- 9

Semester V

	SRGT	1441	1,3,4,5	Surgical Procedures I	4
	SRGT	1660	1,3,4,5	Intermediate Clinical	6
	SRGT	1391	1,3,4,5	Special Topics in Surgical Technology: Orthopedic Specialty OR	3
	SRGT	1391	1,3,4,5	Special Topics in Surgical Technology: Orthopedic Specialty
					------- 13

Semester VI

	SRGT	1442	1,3,4,5	Surgical Procedures II	4
	SRGT	2660	1,3,4,5	Advanced Clinical	6
					------- 10
				TOTALS	------- 70

¹ These courses must be current within the past five years.

A student may (pending approval by the Department of Surgical Technology) be awarded a certificate in Surgical Technology at the completion of the following courses:

Prior to acceptance in Surgical Technology

	BIO	1714	1,3,4,5	Anatomy and Physiology I1	4
	BIO	1704	1,3,4,5	Introduction to Microbiology	4
	HPRS	1206	1,3,4,5	Medical Terminology1	2
					------- 10

Semester I

	MATH	1342	1,3,4,5	Elementary Statistics OR	3
	MATH	1332	1,3,4,5	Topics in Mathematics OR
	MATH	1314	1,3,4,5	College Algebra
					------- 3

Semester II

	BIO	1724	1,3,4,5	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
	HPRS	2300	1,3,4,5	Pharmacology for Health Professions	3
					------- 7

Semester III

	SRGT	1405	1,3,4,5	Introduction to Surgical Technology	4
	SRGT	1409	1,3,4,5	Fundamentals of Aseptic Technique	4
	SRGT	1160	1,3,4,5	Beginning Clinical	1
					------- 9

Semester IV

	SRGT	1441	1,3,4,5	Surgical Procedures I	4
	SRGT	1660	1,3,4,5	Intermediate Clinical	6
	SRGT	1391	1,3,4,5	Special Topics in Surgical Technology: Orthopedic Specialty OR	3
	SRGT	1391	1,3,4,5	Special Topics in Surgical Technology: Orthopedic Specialty
					------- 13

Semester V

	SRGT	1442	1,3,4,5	Surgical Procedures II	4
	SRGT	2660	1,3,4,5	Advanced Clinical	6
					------- 10
				TOTALS	------- 52

¹ These courses must be current within the past five years.
² A three credit Introduction to Microbiology is acceptable.