Prerequisites
Requirement: Current Certification in Surgical Technology.
Credit Award: 32 semester credit hours will be awarded for the Surgical Technology Certification at the completion of the last semester.
Program Coursework
First Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 010 | ||
| BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (1st 8 Weeks) | 4 | 030 | ||
| SRGT 1191 - Special Topics in Surgical / Operating Room Technician | 1 | - | ||
| PSYC 2301 - General Psychology (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 080 | ||
| HUMA 1301 or ARTS 1301 (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis; meet with an academic advisor) | 3 | 040/050 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPRS 2302 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health | 3 | - | ||
| BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (2nd 8 Weeks) | 4 | 090 | ||
| BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Health Science | 4 | 030 | ||
| SPCH 1311 or SPCH 1318 (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis; meet with an academic advisor) | 3 | 010 |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AAS Surgical Technology degree.
Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.
FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.
Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.
Career Outlook
Potential career path and entry-level salary in Central Texas:
- Surgical Technologist: $42,195* (Associate Degree required)
*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas –