Associate in Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology
Program Notes:
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses
required within the program.
- + indicates course has prerequisites and/or co-requisites.
Students with other related health care experiences, not listed on the following Program Prerequisites options, may request an evaluation for course competency equivalence through the Integrated Competency Assessment Network (ICAN) by calling 480.731.8924.
Admission Criteria:
- Formal application and admission to the program is required
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR card
- Current fingerprinting clearance card
Program Prerequisites Credits: 10.5
| Required Courses |
|
|
Credits |
| BIO160LL+ |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology - Lecture/Lab |
|
4.0 |
| BPC/CIS |
Any BPC/CIS prefixed course |
|
0.5 |
| CRE101+ |
Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) OR |
|
|
| CRE111+ |
Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) or Equivalent by Assessment |
|
3.0 |
| MAT092+ |
Introductory Algebra (3) OR |
|
|
| MAT102+ |
Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or higher-level mathematics course |
|
3.0 |
| |
Total Credits |
|
10.5 |
Note: Students must also select one of the following 2 options:
Option I
Completion of an Associate in Applied Science degree or higher degree
in a health science discipline from a regionally accredited institution of
higher education recognized by Maricopa County Community College District.
Option II
| Required Courses |
|
|
Credits |
| HCC130 |
Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery (3) OR |
|
|
| HCC130AA |
Health Care Today (0.5) and |
|
|
| HCC130AB |
Workplace Behavior in Health Care (0.5) and |
|
|
| HCC130AC |
Personal Wellness & Safety (0.5) and |
|
|
| HCC130AD |
Community / Teamwork Issues in Health Care (0.5) and |
|
|
| HCC130AE |
Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care (0.5) and |
|
|
| HCC130AF |
Decision Making in Health Care (0.5) |
|
3.0 |
| AND |
|
|
|
| HCC109 |
CPR for the Health Care Provider or Equivalent |
|
0.5 |
| HCC146 |
Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Workers |
|
2.0 |
| |
Total Credits |
|
5.5 |
Required Courses: Credits: 29.0 - 31.0
| Required Courses |
|
|
Credits |
| BIO162 |
Microbiology Concepts for Allied Health OR |
|
2.0 |
| BIO205 |
Microbiology |
|
4.0 |
| HCC164+ |
Pharmacology for Allied Health |
|
0.5 |
| HCC200+ |
Basic Client Care for Allied Health |
|
0.5 |
| SGT103AA+ |
Surgical Asepsis |
|
1.0 |
| SGT103AB+ |
Sterilization and Disinfection |
|
1.0 |
| SGT104AA |
Basic Surgical Instrumentation |
|
0.5 |
| SGT104AB |
Specialty Surgical Instruments |
|
0.5 |
| SGT110+ |
Basic Surgical Procedures |
|
4.0 |
| SGT115+ |
Operating Room Orientation |
|
1.0 |
| SGT120+ |
Operating Room Practicum I |
|
2.0 |
| SGT208+ |
Surgical Patient Care Concepts |
|
1.0 |
| SGT210+ |
Advanced Surgical Procedures |
|
5.0 |
| SGT217 |
Pharmacology for Surgical Technology |
|
2.0 |
| SGT220+ |
Operating Room Practicum II |
|
3.0 |
| SGT225+ |
Operating Room Practicum III |
|
2.0 |
| SGT227+ |
Operating Room Practicum IV |
|
2.0 |
| SGT275+ |
Certification Examinations Preparation |
|
1.0 |
| 20046-99999 |
Total Credits |
|
29.0 - 31.0 |
| Restricted Electives |
|
|
Credits |
| BIO241+ |
Human Genetics |
|
4.0 |
| CHM130LL+* |
Fundamental Chemistry - Lecture/Lab (4) or Equivalent |
|
4.0 |
| CIS105 |
Survey of Computer Information Systems |
|
3.0 |
| COM230+ |
Small Group Communication |
|
3.0 |
| COM263 |
Elements of Intercultural Communication |
|
3.0 |
| ENG111+ |
Technical Writing |
|
3.0 |
| HCC204+ |
Clinical Pathophysiology |
|
3.0 |
| MAT151+ |
College Algebra/Function |
|
4.0 |
| |
Total Credits |
|
27.0 |
| Required Courses |
|
Credits |
| General Education Requirements |
|
|
| ENG101+ First-Year Composition (3) AND |
|
|
| ENG102+ First-Year Composition (3) |
|
6.0 |
| COM110 Interpersonal Communication |
|
3.0 |
| MAT122+ Mathematics (3) or Equivalent by Assessment. |
|
3.0 |
| HUM101 General Humanities |
|
3.0 |
| SOC101 Introduction to Sociology (3) OR |
|
|
| PSY101 Introduction to Psychology |
|
3.0 |
| Total Credits |
|
18.0 |