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Associate in Science Degree

 

Campus contact for this program:
Instructor Sherifa Baffoe, sbaffoe@hcc.commnet.edu

This program is currently on probation.

The Surgical Technology program prepares students to be competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.  Graduates will qualify to become certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) examination.

This program is accredited by the 
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
Email: mail@caahep.org

For more information on this program and Application for Admissions CLICK HERE

 

Tuition and Clinical Program Fee: $10,166* (in-state), $28,070* (out-of-state)

*Cost does not include student activity fees, textbooks, uniforms or other materials. Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify. Cost is subjected to change.

Program Outcomes:

1. Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and microbiology to perioperative patient care.
2. Distinguish the elements, action, and use of medications and anesthetic agents used during the perioperative experience.
3. Demonstrate safe practice in the role of Surgical Technologist.
4. Display competence in technical skills and aseptic technique in the perioperative environment
5. Practice responsible and accountable behavior within the role and competencies of the Surgical Technology.
6. Organize the intraoperative environment efficiently as a member of the surgical team.
7. Apply learned knowledge and skills in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains to become nationally certified as a Surgical Technologist.

Grade Requirements:
The minimum grade requirement for all courses in the Surgical Technology plan of study is as follows: “C+” or higher for Human Biology and SUR core courses. A “C” or higher is required for all other courses.