Planner for Surgical Technology (A.A.S.)

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Special Admission Requirements - Program Application Deadline: August 30*

Title of Major: Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.SGT.SGT

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 65

Learn more about the Surgical Technology Degree program

Purpose: Prepares students for employment as entry-level Surgical Technologists in hospitals, surgical centers and other health care industries. Trains graduates to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment; to work in the sterile surgical field with members of the surgical team; and to assist with the preparation and transport of the surgical patient. Prepares graduates for the Surgical Technologists national certification examination. The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the School of Health Sciences at 410-777-7310.

*If application deadline falls on a weekend, then applications will be accepted until the close of business on the next business day.

Additional Program Requirements

A grade of C or better in each surgical technology and general education course is required to progress in the program.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Patricia Clarke

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

(*) Students must be admitted to the Surgical Technology major to take SGT courses.

Prerequisites

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
BIO 231 - Human Biology 1 and BIO 232 - Human Biology 2 OR BIO 233 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BIO 234 - Anatomy and Physiology 2	8 credit hours
MDA 113 - Medical Terminology	3 credit hours

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1	3 credit hours
BIO 223 - General Microbiology *Corequisite with SGT 100	4 credit hours
Mathematics GER	3-4 credit hours
SGT 100 - Principles of Surgical Technology 1 (*)	4 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology	3 credit hours
SGT 102 - Principles of Surgical Technology 2 (*)	6 credit hours
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology OR CTP 103 - Theories and Applications of Digital Technology	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Arts & Humanities GER (must meet diversity requirements)	3 credit hours
SGT 108 - Surgical Procedures 1 (*)	4 credit hours
SGT 201 - Surgical Technology Clinical (*)	5 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
SGT 202 - Surgical Procedures 2 (*)	4 credit hours
SGT 205 - Surgical Technology Clinical 2 (*)	5 credit hours
SGT 206 - Surgical Technology Clinical 3 (*)	5 credit hours
SGT 208 - Perspectives of Surgical Technology (*)	2 credit hours

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