Surgical Technology, Associate in Applied Science Degree
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NMC Code 311
Northwestern Michigan College’s Surgical Technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a competent entry level Surgical Technologist. Graduates of the program will be eligible to apply for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NMSTSA). The program includes 36 credit hours of classroom, lab and clinical components over four semesters after prerequisites are met. Cohorts will typically begin in the fall semester and graduate in December (fall, spring, summer, and fall).
Admission Requirements
- Completion of the admission process for the pre-Surgical Technology AGS Degree for NMC.
- Completion of prerequisite requirements.
- Transfer students must submit official transcripts to determine eligibility.
Prerequisite Requirements
- College GPA of 2.0 (Overall GPA is defined as a combination of NMC GPA and any transfer courses counted toward the AAS degree.)
- ENG 111 English Composition (2.0 grade or higher)
- HAH 101 Medical Terminology (2.0 grade or higher)
- BIO 227 Human Anatomy & Physiology I/BIO 227L Human Anatomy & Phys I Lab 1 (2.0 grade or higher. Must have been completed within seven years of program entry.)
- Math Competency: Placement into MTH 121 College Algebra or higher with qualifying test scores or completion of MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra with a 2.0 grade or higher.
Recommended Courses to Take Prior to Starting the Surgical Tech Program
- BIO 228 Human Anatomy & Physiology II/BIO 228L Human Anatomy & Phys II Lab1 (2.0 grade or higher) If not successfully completed prior to beginning the program, must be taken during Semester I.
- HPD 110 BLS for Health Care Providers (grade required: S) or an equivalent course
- American Heart Association: HeartCode® BLS (CPR and AED)
- American Red Cross: Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers
| 1 | Transfer students must have completed coursework equivalent to BIO 227 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO 228 Human Anatomy & Physiology II with a 2.0 or better within the last seven years before transfer credit will be considered. |
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| BUS 231 | Professional Communications 1 | 3-4 |
| or ENG 112 | English Composition | |
| Any Group 1 Humanities course | 3 | |
| BIO 227 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 2 | 4 |
| BIO 228 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 2 | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Occupational Specialty Requirements | ||
| HAH 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| SRG 101 | Intro to Surgical Technology | 3 |
| SRG 101L | Intro to Surg Tech Lab | 2 |
| SRG 102 | Surgical Microbiology | 1.5 |
| SRG 103 | Surgical Pharmacology | 1.5 |
| SRG 121 | Surgical Procedures I | 4 |
| SRG 121L | Surgical Procedures I Lab | 3.5 |
| SRG 122 | The Surgical Patient | 0.5 |
| SRG 123 | Biomed Sciences and MIS | 1.5 |
| SRG 201 | Surgical Procedures II | 3 |
| SRG 202 | Surg Procedures II Clinical | 5 |
| SRG 204 | Professional Career Prep I | 0.5 |
| SRG 221 | Surgical Procedures III | 3 |
| SRG 222 | Surg Procedures III Clinical | 6 |
| SRG 224 | Professional Career Prep II | 1 |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
| 1 | BUS 231 Professional Communications is recommended to meet the communications requirement for the AAS degree; however, students who anticipate transferring credits to another school or who plan to pursue a four-year degree are advised to take ENG 112 English Composition. |
| 2 | Transfer students must have completed coursework equivalent to BIO 227 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO 228 Human Anatomy & Physiology II with a 2.0 or better within the last seven years before transfer credit will be considered. |
Program Requirements 60
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Application | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| HAH 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIO 227 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Prerequisite | ||
| The following course will be added to the First Semester of Year 1 if not taken prior to admission. | 4 | |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | ||
| Total Credits | 4 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SRG 101 | Intro to Surgical Technology | 3 |
| SRG 101L | Intro to Surg Tech Lab | 2 |
| SRG 102 | Surgical Microbiology | 1.5 |
| SRG 103 | Surgical Pharmacology | 1.5 |
| HPD 110 | BLS for Health Care Providers ((CPR) must be completed before third semester begins) | (0.2) |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring | ||
| SRG 121 | Surgical Procedures I | 4 |
| SRG 121L | Surgical Procedures I Lab | 3.5 |
| SRG 122 | The Surgical Patient | 0.5 |
| SRG 123 | Biomed Sciences and MIS | 1.5 |
| Credits | 9.5 | |
| Summer | ||
| SRG 201 | Surgical Procedures II | 3 |
| SRG 202 | Surg Procedures II Clinical | 5 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SRG 204 | Professional Career Prep I | 0.5 |
| SRG 221 | Surgical Procedures III | 3 |
| SRG 222 | Surg Procedures III Clinical | 6 |
| SRG 224 | Professional Career Prep II | 1 |
| Credits | 10.5 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
The following courses may be taken in any semester prior to graduation:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 231 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| or ENG 112 | English Composition | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Any Group 1 Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Total Program Credits 60