Prerequisites (13 Credit Hours Total)
Prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 5 years. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or higher, and an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher is required.
| 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 | ||
| PSYC 2301 - General Psychology (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 080 | ||
| HPRS 2302 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health | 3 | - |
First Year (22 Credit Hours Total)
Spring Semester
16 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (2nd 8 Weeks) | 4 | 030 | ||
| SRGT 1405 - Introduction to Surgical Technology | 4 | - | ||
| SRGT 1509 - Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques 3(Subject to cumulative final exam and lab practicum progression requirement; see Note 3) | 5 | - |
Summer Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any course from Language, Philosophy & Culture/Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis; meet with an academic advisor) | 3 | 040/050 | ||
| SRGT 1541 - Surgical Procedures I | 5 | - | ||
| SRGT 1160 - Clinical I - Surgical Technology / Technologist | 1 | - |
Second Year (25 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRGT 1461 - Clinical II - Surgical Technology/Technologist | 4 | - | ||
| SRGT 1462 - Clinical III – Surgical Technology/Technologist | 4 | - | ||
| SRGT 1542 - Surgical Procedures II | 5 | - |
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any SPCH course from the Communication Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis; meet with an academic advisor) | 3 | 010 | ||
| SRGT 1244 - Technological Sciences for the Surgical Technologist | 2 | - | ||
| SRGT 2130 - Professional Readiness | 1 | - | ||
| SRGT 2660 - Clinical IV - Surgical Technology / Technologist | 6 | - |
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.
Note 3: Written cumulative final exam must be passed with a grade of “C” or better and lab practicum with an 80% or better to move into Fall semester and remain in the Surgical Technology program.
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 –