College Catalog 2016-17

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (ST) Advisors: Mrs. LeAnn Shirley, Mrs. Kristie Pilgrim

Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team. Graduates of the 12-month program will be awarded the Certificate of Surgical Technology. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology will be awarded to successful graduates of the 24-month program. Qualified graduates may apply to the Association of Surgical Technologies® for the National Certifying Examination and become a Certified Surgical Technologist*. *Baseline competencies for Surgical Technology One-Year Certificate:

First Semester Spring Semester SUT 1113 Fundamentals of Surgical SUT 1216 Technology Principles of Surgical SUT 1314 Technique Surgical Anatomy SUT 1413 Surgical Microbiology 3 Total hours ................................................................... 20 3 6 4 3 1 SUT 1111 CST Prep I ENG 1113 English Composition I

Second Semester Summer Semester SUT 1518 Basic Related Surgical Procedures 1 Total hours .................................................................... 9 8 SUT 1121 CST Prep II

Fall Semester SUT 1528 Specialized Surgical SUT 1538 Procedures Advanced Surgical SUT 1131 Procedures CST Prep III 1 Total hours .................................................................. 17 8 8

Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree:

First Semester

Second Semester BIO 2523 Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 2521 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab BOT 1623 Medical Office Terminology II Humanities or Fine Arts Elective College Algebra or Lab Science Social or Behavioral Science Elective 3 Total hours .................................................................... 16-17 3 1 3 3 3-4

SPT 1113 Public Speaking BIO 2923 Microbiology BIO 2921 Microbiology Lab BIO 2513 Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 2511 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab BOT 1613 Medical Office Terminology I 3 Total Hours .................................................................. 14 3 3 1 3 1

Notes: Students who lack entry-level skills in math, English, science, etc. will be provided related studies. Progression/Graduation Requirements: Test average of “80” or above, grade of “C” or above on all Surgical Technology courses and required courses, mastery of selected Surgical Technology skills.

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