Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology
2025-2026 Guided Pathway
Prerequisites (13 Credit Hours Total)
*Courses must have been completed in the last 5 years. Each of the following must have a grade of C or higher with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
8 Week Courses
Prerequisite Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY)
3
030
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (1st 8 Weeks)
4
030
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology (FY)
3
-
HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology (FY)
3
-
Total Prerequisite Credit Hours: 13
First Year (22 Credit Hours Total)
Spring Semester
16 Week Courses
First Year Spring - 16 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
SRGT 1405 - Introduction to Surgical Technology
4
-
SRGT 1509 - Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques4
5
-
8 Week Courses
First Year Spring - 8 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (2nd 8 Weeks)
4
010
Total Credit Hours: 13
Summer Semester
First Year Summer Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
SRGT 1541 - Surgical Procedures I
5
-
SRGT 1160 - Clinical I - Surgical Technology / Technologist
1
-
8 Week Courses
First Year Summer - 8 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
Any course from Language, Philosophy & Culture/Creative Arts Core (FY)2
3
-
Total Credit Hours: 9
Total First Year Credit Hours: 22
Second Year (25 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
16 Week Courses
Second Year Fall - 16 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
SRGT 1461 - Clinical II - Surgical Technology/Technologist
4
-
SRGT 1462 - Clinical III – Surgical Technology/Technologist
4
-
SRGT 1542 - Surgical Procedures II
5
-
Total Credit Hours: 13
Spring Semester
Second Year Spring Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
SRGT 2130 - Professional Readiness
1
-
SRGT 2660 - Clinical IV - Surgical Technology / Technologist
6
-
8 Week Courses
Second Year Spring - 8 Week Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Term Taken
Grade
Any SPCH course from the Communication Core (FY)2
3
080
Total Credit Hours: 12
Total Second Year Credit Hours: 25
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Information
Educational Outlook
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology provides the technical and educational experiences that prepare graduates for a career in Surgical Technology and to sit for the national certification examination sponsored by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs (CAAHEP) under the Accreditation Review Council of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). www.caahep.org
