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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-25 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog/Student Handbook
Surgical Technology (AAS)
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Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Major: Surgical Technology
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 68
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science, Surgical Technology program prepares students to be eligible to take the National Certification Examination through the National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistant (NBSTSA). Graduates will also be eligible to take the Certification Board for Sterile Processing Technician exam. The professional titles assigned to graduates who pass the certification exam are Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and/or Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT). Graduates of the program will be competent, entry-level surgical technologists as evidenced by the application of sterile and aseptic technique, knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and surgical procedures, and the ability to implement tools and technologies to facilitate surgical procedures.
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General Education Requirements - 16 Credits
Required Related Courses - 12 Credits
Required Major Courses - 45 Credits
Sample Pathway - Surgical Technology (AAS)
Pre - SUR - Fall Semester - 11 Credits
Pre - SUR - Spring Semester - 9 Credits
Apply IF eligible - Achieve and TEAS
Pre - SUR - Summer Semester - 4 Credits
SUR First Year - Fall Semester - 14 Credits
Students accepted into the SUR program will enroll in the following courses.
SUR First Year - Spring Semester - 9 Credits
Students accepted into the SUR program will enroll in the following courses.
SUR First Year - Summer Semester - 8 Credits
Students accepted into the SUR program will enroll in the following courses.
SUR Second Year - Fall Semester - 9 Credits
Students accepted into the SUR program will enroll in the following courses.
SUR Second Year - Spring Semester - 8 Credits
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