Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. This program includes the education of all aspects of surgical technology including the role of second assistant & circulators. The Surgical Technology Program is located in Grenada and Ridgeland with a Fall/August start date.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Program Curriculum
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
- Fundamentals of Surgical Technology SUT 1113
- Principles of Surgical Technique SUT 1217
- Surgical Microbiology SUT 1413
- Medical Terminology I BOT 1613 OR Med Term/Health Prof BOT 1813
- College Algebra MAT 1313 OR Natural Science w/Lab (4)
Second Semester
- Basic and Related Surgical Procedures SUT 1518
- Specialized Surgical Procedures SUT 1528
- Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
- Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
Third Semester
- Advanced Surgical Procedures SUT 1539
- Work-Based Learning I WBL 1912
Must have successfully completed the following courses before program start date: BIO 2514 Anatomy & Physiology, BIO 2524 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 1113 English Composition I, PSY 1513 General Psychology or SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology
An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.
