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Surgical Technology
Students in the Surgical Technology program learn to be allied health professionals who work in the surgical suite delivering patient care. They ensure the operating room environment is safe, the equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are the surgical team’s experts in aseptic technique. After completion of required classroom hours, the student is required to complete a 600-hour, non-paid clinical externship in an operating room.
The Surgical Technology program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Students completing this program are eligible to take the National Certified Surgical Technologists Exam.
2010 Application Deadlines:
Students must apply to be accepted into this program, for Application Information click here:
April 12 - 16
August 2 - 6
December 6 - 10
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
DATC CERTIFICATE OF PROGRAM COMPLETION
CORE COURSES (1650 Hours Required)
| Course No. | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BTEC 1110 | Computer Literacy | 90 |
| BTEC 1510 | Business English | 90 |
| MATH 1000 | Math I | 60 |
| MEDA 1100 | Medical Terminology | 90 |
| MEDA 1200 | Medical Law and Ethics | 60 |
| MEDA 1300 | Psychology for Healthcare Professionals | 30 |
| WKSK 1500B | Job Seeking Skills | 30 |
| STEC 1010 | Anatomy and Physiology for Surgical Technologists | 120 |
| STEC 1020 | Introduction to Microbiology | 90 |
| STEC 1030 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 60 |
| STEC 1040 | Principles of Surgical Technology | 60 |
| STEC 1050 | Surgical Pharmacology | 30 |
| STEC 1060 | Surgical Patient Care | 30 |
| STEC 1070 | Surgical Procedures I | 60 |
| STEC 1080 | Surgical Procedures II | 60 |
| STEC 2010 | Introductory Surgical Practicum | 300 |
| STEC 2020 | Advanced Surgical Practicum | 300 |
| STEC 2025 | Seminar in Surgical Technology | 30 |
| WKSK 1400B | Workplace Relations | 60 |
TOTAL: 1650 Hours
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology Course Descriptions.pdf | 139.45 KB |











