Surgical Technology AAS (A45740)
The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team.
Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.
Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certification Examination for Surgical Technology. Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians’ offices, and central supply processing units.
The student is responsible for making sure requirements have been met and that all materials have been received by the Admissions Office before the program deadline. Students may take general/related courses before acceptance into the Surgical Technology program. Completion of these courses will help prepare but not guarantee admission into the program. All communication regarding admissions/selection status will be sent via CCC student email. Student email is the official and preferred form of communication at CCC.
Admission and Selection Criteria
Admission to Surgical Technology is competitive among qualified applicants according to established criteria. There is a limited application period and exact admissions evaluation criteria are revised and updated annually. All Health Sciences applicants are required to attend an annual Health Sciences information session in order to declare a Health Sciences program of study. Health Sciences information session schedules are available in Student Affairs at 704.669.4081 or online at http://clevelandcc.edu/programs/how-to-apply/health-sciences/
An admissions and selection rubric will be used to determine acceptance to the Surgical Technology program. Students not selected to the program may reapply for the next year by attending another Health Sciences Information session. All applications for admission must be updated annually. If one has applied previously, he or she must initiate the process again, including the ATI TEAS exam retesting.
CCC has established admissions and selection procedures to ensure students are admitted and selected in a consistent and equitable manner. The admissions and selection rubric are only intended to provide students with a checklist assisting in identifying program eligibility requirements, while outlining the admissions/selection process. This rubric is for student use only and does not serve as the official record of calculated points. Completion of these requirements will not guarantee admission to the program.
Admissions criteria to be completed prior to program deadline (Step 1 of Admission and Selection Rubric):
- Current application for admission: All Surgical Technology applicants must attend a Health Sciences Information session prior to being considered for admission and declaring Surgical Technology as their program of study
- Official high school transcript or GED
- Official college transcript(s) if you intend to earn transferable credit
- Satisfactory completion of MAT 003 or equivalent or exemption (per transcript)
- Satisfactory completion of ENG 002 or equivalent or exemption (per transcript)
Selection Process
- All general admission requirements must be met.
- If notified by the Admissions Office, eligible applicants report for the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills). The ATI TEAS is a standardized test that includes Reading, Math (including Algebra), Science, and English Sections. It is designed specifically to assess students' preparedness to enter health science fields. There is a fee for the ATI TEAS exam.
- Conditional acceptance for admission is based on the Surgical Technology Admissions & Selection Rubric. Notification of conditional acceptance, along with the health examination forms will be provided.
- If indicated, an interview will be scheduled.
Post-Acceptance Process
- Notification of final acceptance will be sent by the Surgical Technologist Coordinator after successful completion of all orientation requirements, and favorable results of physical examinations.
- All students accepted into the Surgical Technology program must acquire a criminal background check and drug testing with CastleBranch. Accepted students will be notified with information concerning CastleBranch. Criminal background checks and drug testing are required by the clinical facilities, who determine all clinical participation.
- All students accepted into the Surgical Technology program are required to have malpractice insurance.
- All students must provide proof of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification on the first day of class, fall semester.
- Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification examination.
Course and Hour Requirements
Students are not allowed to enroll in the SUR courses until formally accepted into the program. Please see admission requirements.
Major Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| | 1 |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| BIO 275 | Microbiology |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| SUR 110 | Intro to Surg Tech |
3
|
0
|
0
| 3 |
| SUR 111 | Periop Patient Care |
5
|
6
|
0
| 7 |
| SUR 122 | Surgical Procedures I |
5
|
3
|
0
| 6 |
| SUR 123 | SUR Clinical Practice I |
0
|
0
|
21
| 7 |
| SUR 134 | Surgical Procedures II |
5
|
0
|
0
| 5 |
| SUR 135 | SUR Clinical Practice II |
0
|
0
|
12
| 4 |
| SUR 137 | Prof Success Prep |
1
|
0
|
0
| 1 |
| SUR 210 | Adv SUR Clinical Practice |
0
|
0
|
6
| 2 |
| SUR 211 | Adv Theoretical Concepts |
2
|
0
| | 2 |
| SUR 212 | SUR Clinical Supplement |
0
|
0
|
12
| 4 |
Total Major Hours: 53
General Education Courses
Communications:
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | | | | | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | or | | | | |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Science: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
Total General Education Hours: 16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 69
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| | 1 |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| SUR 110 | Intro to Surg Tech |
3
|
0
|
0
| 3 |
| SUR 111 | Periop Patient Care |
5
|
6
|
0
| 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
14
|
11
|
0
| 18 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| SUR 122 | Surgical Procedures I |
5
|
3
|
0
| 6 |
| SUR 123 | SUR Clinical Practice I |
0
|
0
|
21
| 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8
|
6
|
21
| 17 |
Summer Term
| SUR 134 | Surgical Procedures II |
5
|
0
|
0
| 5 |
| SUR 135 | SUR Clinical Practice II |
0
|
0
|
12
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5
|
0
|
12
| 9 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| BIO 275 | Microbiology |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | | | | | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | or | | | | |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | | | | | |
| SUR 211 | Adv Theoretical Concepts |
2
|
0
| | 2 |
| SUR 212 | SUR Clinical Supplement |
0
|
0
|
12
| 4 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
3
|
12
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| SUR 137 | Prof Success Prep |
1
|
0
|
0
| 1 |
| SUR 210 | Adv SUR Clinical Practice |
0
|
0
|
6
| 2 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
7
|
0
|
0
| 9 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 69
| Diploma | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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