Surgical Technology

Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology

69 Credit Hours

The Surgical Technology program prepares students to enter the workforce with skills required in surgical technology. Graduates of this program will be skilled in providing proficient care to individuals in the surgical arena.

General Education Core Requirements

BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 The first part of a two-semester sequence, this comprehensive transfer course is a lecture and laboratory study with model and specimen dissections of the integrated structure and function of the human body. Basic cellular chemistry and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems are presented. Cytology and histology are emphasized.Learn More Prerequisites High school biology or high school chemistry, BIO 100 or successful completion of a college-level, lab-based science course. The prerequisite for this course should have been completed within the last five years.

ENG 101	English Composition I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. It also reviews standard usage and presents basic research techniques.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement

MAT 120	Probability and Statistics	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and test of hypothesis for large and small samples, type I and type II errors, linear regression, and correlation.Learn More

PSY 201	General Psychology	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological basis for behavior, perception, motivation, learning, memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques and social psychology.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C

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Major Requirements

AHS 104	Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces students to fundamental principles of medical terminology and includes a survey of human anatomy and physiology.Learn More

AHS 130	Surgical Environment for Health Professionals	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the surgical team, basic instruction in the protocols of the operating room and aseptic techniques.Learn More

BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a continuation of BIO 210 and includes the study of blood, heart, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Special senses, development and inheritance also are presented.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 210 with a minimum grade of C The prerequisite for this course should have been completed within the last five years.

SUR 101	Introduction to Surgical Technology	5
Lec: 3 Lab: 6 Credit:5 This course includes a study of the surgical environment, team concepts, aseptic technique, hospital organization, basic instrumentation and supplies, sterilization, principles of infection control, and wound healing.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 210 and AHS 104

SUR 102	Applied Surgical Technology	5
Lec: 3.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:5 This course covers the principles and application of aseptic technique, the perioperative role, and medical/legal aspects.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 211

SUR 103	Surgical Procedures I	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of a system to system approach to surgical procedures and relates regional anatomy, pathology, specialty equipment, and team responsibility. Patient safety, medical/legal aspects, and drugs used in surgery are emphasized.Learn More

SUR 104	Surgical Procedures II	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of the various specialties of surgical procedures.Learn More

SUR 105	Surgical Procedures III	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of advanced specialties of surgical procedures.Learn More

SUR 110	Introduction to Surgical Practicum	5
Lec: 0 Lab: 15 Credit:5 This course is an introduction to the application of surgical technique by assisting in the perioperative roles in various clinical affiliations.Learn More

SUR 112	Surgical Practicum I	4
Lec: 0 Lab: 12 Credit:4 This course includes the application of perioperative theory under clinical supervision.Learn More

SUR 113	Advanced Surgical Practicum	6
Lec: 0 Lab: 18 Credit:6 This course includes a supervised progression of surgical team responsibilities and duties of the perioperative role in various clinical affiliations.Learn More

SUR 120	Surgical Seminar	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course includes the comprehensive correlation of theory and practice in the perioperative role.Learn More

SUR 123	Sterile Processing Technology	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course provides detailed study of the preparation and processing procedures of surgical instruments.Learn More

SUR 130	Biomedical Science for the Surgical Technologist	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 This course includes basic principles of energy modalities, robotics, laser technology, and hybrid operating rooms as they relate to safe patient care practices in the operating room.Learn More

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In addition to meeting the college's general admission requirements, applicants must also submit official college transcripts and complete all of the following criteria:

Complete the Health Sciences Application through the TTC portal. (When the number of applicants qualifying at the same time exceeds space available in the program, admission is prioritized according to the date and time that the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator received the Health Science application)
Complete BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology I and AHS 104 Medical Vocabulary/Anatomy with a minimum grade of C. Potential students must complete both courses within the previous five years of the program acceptance date.
Achieve a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in the above-required prerequisite courses (BIO 210 and AHS 104).
Complete an Information Session on the Surgical Technology program. Students can contact Richard Mohney at Richard.Mohney@tridenttech.edu or 843.574.6376 to arrange an advising session.
Submit a Statement of Completion form on the Health Sciences webpage to HealthSciencesAdmissions@tridenttech.edu.

Other Requirements:

Students must complete all SUR coursework with a minimum grade of “C”. Any unsuccessful attempt (grades of D, F, W) of a SUR course will result in dismissal from the program. A student will only have two attempts to complete the Surgical Technology program.
Students admitted to the degree program are required to complete and pass a criminal background check and drug test before beginning clinical coursework.
Students admitted to the program must submit documentation for each of the following:
1. A physical exam
2. 2-step PPD TB skin test or chest x-ray
3. Positive Hepatitis B titer or declination statement
4. Proof of current immunizations/titers, including COVID and flu
Students admitted to the program will be required to maintain current Basic Life Support/CPR while enrolled in the program. In addition, there must be a practice component to the training with skill competency required.