The Program
The Programs at a Glance
- View the Certificate of Achievement in Surgical Technology roadmap to success
- View the Associate in Science Degree in Surg Tech roadmap to success
- Compare the AS and the Certificate programs in Surgical Technology
AS Degree: Surgical Technology
Program Requirements
| FRESHMAN YEAR | SEMESTER UNITS |
|---|---|
| Health Science 55 (Orientation to Health Care) | 2 |
| Biology 31* (Introduction to College Biology) | 4 |
| Anatomy 1* (General Human Anatomy) | 5 |
| English 1A* (Critical Reading and Composition) | 3 |
| Mathematics 65* (Elementary Algebra) | 5 |
Health Science 51A (Basic Medical Terminology) |
3 - 4 |
| General Education Courses** | |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | SEMESTER UNITS |
| Surgical Technology 50 (Basic and Biomedical Sciences for Surgical Technology) | 5 |
| Surgical Technology 51 (Patient Surgical Care Concepts) | 12 |
| Surgical Technology 52 (Surgical Specialties) | 6 |
| Surgical Technology 53 (Clinical Practice for Surgical Technology)*** | 11 |
| Business 43 (Professional Communications) {or} Computer Information Systems 43 (Professional Communications) {or} Speech 43 (Professional Communications) |
4 |
| Electives (unrestricted) | 2-3 |
| General Education Courses** | |
| Total units required | 60 |
* Biology 31, Anatomy 1, English 1A, Math 65, and Health Science 51A or Health Science 52 are the Required Core Program Entrance Courses and must be met prior to enrollment in the Associates of Science Major Surgical Technology or the Surgical Technology Certificate (before taking Surgical Technology 50).
** Program-based General Education Course - Anatomy 1 (5 units)
***Student Work Policy - All student activities associated with the Surgical Technology program while completing clinical rotations will be educational and training focused. Students will not receive monetary remuneration in any form during this educational/training experience. Additionally, the student will not be substituted for hired staff within the partnering hospital setting in the capacity of a surgical technologist while enrolled in the Surgical Technology program.
Having the Certificate demonstrates your proficiency in specified skills to become a Surgical Technician. The Certificate of Achievement in Surgical Technology prepares a student to work as a Surgical Technician in a hospital or surgery center.
Certificate of Achievement: Surgical Technology
Program Requirements
| Certificate Program Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology 50 (Basic and Biomedical Sciences for Surgical Technology) | 5 |
| Surgical Technology 51 (Patient Surgical Care Concepts) | 12 |
| Surgical Technology 52 (Surgical Specialties) | 6 |
| Surgical Technology 53 (Clinical Practice for Surgical Technology) | 11 |
| Business 43 (Professional Communications) {or} Computer Information Systems 43 (Professional Communications) {or} Speech 43 (Professional Communications) |
4 |
| Total units required | 35 |
*Required Core Program Entrance Courses for entry into the Surgical Technology Certificate Program (before taking SURG 50): |
|
| Biology 31* (Introduction to College Biology) |
4 |
| Anatomy 1* (General Human Anatomy) | 5 |
| English 1A* (Critical Reading and Composition) | 3 |
| Mathematics 65* (Elementary Algebra) | 5 |
| Health Science 51A* (Basic Medical Terminology) {or} Health Science 52* (Basic Medical Terminology for Allied Health) |
3 - 4 |
