Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree ST13
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredited Surgical Technology, degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field. The Surgical Technology, degree program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in Surgical Technology. Graduates of the program receive a Surgical Technology degree and are qualified for employment as surgical technologists. CAAHEP may be reached in writing to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, phone: (727)210-2350, website: www.caahep.org. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) examination and certification process. Most employers require candidates to hold a Certificate of Surgical Technologist (CST). The cost of the examinations and certification is not part of the cost of the program and must be paid for by the student/graduate.
Minimum Test Scores:
Next Gen. ACCUPLACER
| Reading: |
236 |
| Writing: |
249 |
QRAS:
(Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics) |
245 |
Curriculum
General Education Core (Required Minimum: 15 Semester Hours)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Select one
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts
XXXX 0000
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
General Education Core Elective from Area I, II, III, or IV - Select one
Occupational Courses
Minimum Length of Program: 6 Term(s)
Total Credit Hours: 73