Associate in Applied Science inSurgical Technology

BIOL 145 Anatomy – Physiology I (4)
COMM 100 Communication Skills (3)
ST 101 Surgical Tech Fundamentals (5)
PSYC 101 Intro to Psychology or
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3)
*MATH 078 Pre-Algebra (3)

*Appropriate placement score or MATH 078 is prerequisite to ST 112.

BIOL 146 Anatomy – Physiology II (4)
COMM 105 Essentials of English (3)
ST 110 Surgical Technologist I (5)

BIOL 261 Microbiology (4)
ST 112 Surgical Pharmacology (3)

CS 100 Intro to Computers (3)
ST 212 Surgical Tech Clinical II (6)
ST 213 Surgical Technologist II (6)

ST 214 Surgical Technologist III (6)
ST 215 Surgical Tech Clinical III (6)

Students who complete this program will be able to:

• Manipulate surgical instruments, equipment and supplies safely according to the AST 6e Core Curriculum.
• Perform at an entry level in the first and second scrub role as defined by the AST 6e Core Curriculum.
• Apply the ethics of surgical conscience which includes honesty, integrity and respect while abiding by the Association of Surgical Technologist Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate principles of aseptic and sterile technique.
• Recognize the different types and methods of sterilization.
• Apply fundamental theoretical knowledge by scoring at least 70% on the NBSTSA Certification Exam.
• Advocate for the patient by following HIPAA guidelines on confidentiality and promoting patient safety before, during and immediately after the surgical procedure.
• Demonstrate skills acquired by participating in 120 surgical cases according to the AST standards.

To prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Upon completion the graduate will be able to:

Cognitive Learning Goals

• Successfully complete the National Certificate Exam offered through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Apply fundamental theoretical knowledge in the practice of surgical technology.
• Meeting or exceeding criteria set forth in the current CAAHEP Standards and Guideline for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Surgical Technology.

Psychomotor Learning Goals

• Demonstrate safe manipulation of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Perform entry level in the first and second scrub role as defined by the AST 6e Core Curriculum.
• Learn and demonstrate principles of aseptic and sterile technique and understand the types and methods of sterilization.

Affective Learning Goals

• Advocate for the patient by following HIPAA guidelines on confidentiality and promoting patient safety before, during, and immediately after the surgical procedure.
• Display critical thinking and problem solving skills in patient care situations.
• Develop practitioners with high ethical conduct and high professional standards, upholding and abiding by the Association of Surgical Technologist Code of Ethics.

Yes, the Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Hwy 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
Website: www.caahep.org

2023 (5 out of 6) = 83%