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Surgical Technology - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 64.5 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

BI103
Human Anatomy and Physiology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
6.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.

HR105
Medical Terminology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AL153
Pharmacology
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

BI112
General Microbiology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
4.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: (BI101,BI103,BI104,BI105)BI107 is not a valid prereq code.
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: (BI101,BI103,BI104,BI105)BI107 is not a valid prereq code.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

EM131
Cardiac Care (CPR)
0.50
Spring 2026 Summer 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026

ST100
Introduction to Surgical Technology
4.00
Fall 2026
Fall 2026

ST101
Surgical Procedures I
4.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: Surgical Technology Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Prereq: Surgical Technology Acceptance.

ST102
Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology
5.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: Surgical Technology Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Prereq: Surgical Technology Acceptance.

ST102L
Principles & Practices of Surgical Technology Lab
3.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: Surgical Technology Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Prereq: Surgical Technology Acceptance.

ST112
Clinical I
1.00
Fall 2026
Fall 2026

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
17.50
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

ST103
Surgical Procedures II
5.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: BI103 Human A&P, and Surgical Technology Acceptance, and HR105 Medical Terminology.
Spring 2026
Prereq: BI103 Human A&P, and Surgical Technology Acceptance, and HR105 Medical Terminology.

ST113
Clinical II
5.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

ST114
Clinical III
5.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

ST115
Surgical Technology Certification Review
1.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
16.00

Year 1 total:
31.00
Year 2 total:
33.50
Program Total Credit Hours:
64.50

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