Apr 19, 2024

2020-2021 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog / Student Handbook

2020-2021 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog / Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Surgical Technology Diploma

Diploma: Applied Science
Major: Surgical Technology
Minimum Credits for Graduation: 50

Program Description: The Surgical Technology (SUR) diploma program prepares graduates to take the national certification examination to practice as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

*NOTE: Student must be in program to enroll in any SUR classes, AHS 121 , and AHS 130

General Education Requirements

Select one of the following:

Credits 9

Required Major Courses

Credits 30

Required Related Courses

Credits 11

Sample Curriculum - Surgical Technology

Please see your advisor for possible course substitutions.

First Year - Fall Semester

AHS 102 - Medical Terminology (can be taken Fall only)
AHS 130 - Surgical Environment for Health Professionals
BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology
SUR 101 - Introduction to Surgical Technology (Fall I)
SUR 110 - Introduction to Surgical Practicum (Fall II)

Select one of the following: (can be taken Fall only)

Credits 23

First Year - Spring Semester

Credits 17

First Year - Summer Semester

SUR 112 - Surgical Practicum I (Summer)
SUR 113 - Advanced Surgical Practicum (Summer)

Credits 10

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