A career in surgical technology is very fast-paced and challenging. You may be able to hold a beating heart in your hand. You may be part of a team in the OR that works on replacing a total hip or knee in the orthopedic rotation at your site. You will certainly hand many different instruments to the surgeon in the correct fashion and at the correct time. You will be the keeper of the sterile field. This is a very rewarding career in the Health Science Field. It is not nursing; you do a very specific technical job and work under the RN and Surgeon.
Sample careers in this field: Surgical technologist
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Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 CREDITS |
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Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
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English Composition |
3 |
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Life Skills Elective |
1 |
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Math Elective |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
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Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 49 - 50 CREDITS |
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General Microbiology |
3-4 |
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Medical Terminology |
3 |
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Medical Law and Ethics |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Surgical Technology |
4 |
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Application of Surgical Fundamentals |
2 |
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Surgical Procedures I |
3 |
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Clinical Applications I |
3 |
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Surgical Procedures II |
6 |
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Clinical Applications II |
9 |
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Surgical Procedures III |
3 |
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Clinical Applications III |
7 |
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Pharmacology |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
68 - 69 |
