2024-2025 College Catalog
Surgical Services, A.S.
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Program Code: 3319
The associate of science degree in Surgical Services prepares students for employment as surgical technologists. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of surgeons to ensure operative procedures are conducted in a safe and efficient manner. They assemble and organize necessary equipment while maintaining a sterile environment. Surgical technologists help prepare patients for surgery and assist during the procedure. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and surgical equipment is vital to facilitate a physician’s performance of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
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General Education Requirements
Communication (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
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Humanities (3 Credit Hours)
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Natural Sciences (4 Credit Hours)
Social Sciences (3 Credit Hours)
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Total General Education Hours: 16
Pre-Professional Requirements
Total Pre-Professional Hours: 4
Professional Core Requirements
Total Professional Core Hours: 44
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