View Surgical Technology A.A.S (TP/SS)
View Surgical Technology Certificate (TP/SS): 228
Revised— Effective Semester: Spring 2010
Students who plan to major in surgical technology will be assigned the temporary major of pre-surgical technology, with POS code 590, until they are officially admitted to the surgical technology program. Students may take preparatory courses and courses that fulfill general education requirements during the waiting period. As an alternative to being assigned a temporary major, students waiting for admission to the surgical technology program may choose to major in general studies or any other open-admission program. The Admissions and Records Office at Takoma Park/Silver Spring will assign a matriculated code once students are admitted to the surgical technology program. In order to take any Surgical Technology courses the student must be accepted into the Surgical Technology Program.
This curriculum is designed for those who desire to move into surgical technology careers or who wish to upgrade present surgical skills in this area. The certificate curriculum is designed to accommodate the student to enter the workforce earlier and/or for those who have earned a degree in health science. Certificate can be completed in one or two years. Credits earned in the degree provide transfer options for students who choose to continue studies beyond the A.A.S. admission requirements for A.A.S. and Certificate are the same.
The curriculum, emphasizing both didactic and clinical experience, offers a broad base of surgical skills needed by those who function as integral members of the surgical team. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727)210-2350, www.CAAHEP.org. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will receive the A.A.S./Certificate and will be required to apply to take the certification examination given by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Surgical Technologists are eligible for employment in hospitals, operating rooms, physicians' offices, surgery centers, labor and delivery, and freestanding minor surgery facilities.
Each of the surgical technology courses builds upon materials offered in the previous course. Students must meet prerequisites to the first semester courses. A grade of C or better in each surgical technology course must be achieved.
For information regarding the program and admissions, please contact the Office at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, 240-567-1501, or the program department.
Surgical Technology A.A.S.(TP/SS)
| General Education Requirements |
| Foundation Courses |
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English foundation |
3 |
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Mathematics foundation |
3 |
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Speech foundation |
3 |
| Distribution Courses |
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Arts or humanities distribution |
3 |
| PY 102 |
General Psychology I (BSSD) |
3 |
| BI 204 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I* (NSLD) |
4 |
| Surgical Technology Requirements (34 credit hours) |
| BI 203 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| BI 205 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I† |
3 |
| HI 125 |
Medical Terminology I |
2 |
| HI 126 |
Medical Terminology II |
2 |
| SG 100 |
Introduction Surgical Technology |
4 |
| SG 101 |
Surgical Technology I |
6 |
| SG 102 |
Surgical Technology II |
6 |
| SG 201 |
Surgical Technology III |
6 |
| SG 202 |
Clinical Practicum I |
3 |
| SG 211 |
Surgical Technology IV |
6 |
| SG 212 |
Clinical Practicum II |
3 |
Total credit hours 68 |
*Students should check the prerequisite.
† En 101, if needed for EN102/109.
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Program Outcomes for the Surgical Technology A.A.S. Degree
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
- Demonstrate appropriated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Maximize patient safety by facilitating a safe surgical environment.
- Perform competently in the Scrub and Circulator role in accordance with AST standards.
- Apply principles of pharmacology as related to the Surgical Technologist.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in perioperative procedural management.
- Demonstrate cultural competence.
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Surgical Technology Certificate (TP/SS): 228
Revised: Effective Semester: Spring 2010
| BI 204 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I* |
4 |
| BI 205 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II* |
4 |
| SG 100 |
Introduction to Surgical Technology |
4 |
| SG 101 |
Surgical Technology I |
6 |
| SG 102 |
Surgical Technology II |
6 |
| SG 201 |
Surgical Technology III |
6 |
| SG 202 |
Clinical Practicum I |
3 |
| SG 211 |
Surgical Technology IV |
6 |
| SG 212 |
Clinical Practicum II |
3 |
Total credit hours 42 |
*Students should check the prerequisite. |
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Program Tuition - see the college catalog for tuition and fees
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Institution OPEID: 006911
Program CIP: 51.0909
Program Length: 3 semesters (this does not include time for developmental or AELP courses)
Related Occupations: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Surgical Technologists
Cost:
- Cost for entire program completed in 3 semesters: $6,132
- Total estimated costs for books and supplies for the entire program: $1,800
- More cost information
Montgomery College does not offer on-campus housing
Debt at Program Completion:
Between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011:
- 7 students completed this program; 2 of them had student loan debt upon completing the program
- Median cumulative debt for all students (both borrowers and non-borrowers):
$10,750 Federal student loan debt
$0 Private loan debt
Program Completion in Normal Time: 0 of7 students completed the program within 3 semesters
Job Placement: This program is not required to collect job placement information by the college's accrediting agency. This information will be updated as it becomes available.
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Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.