The Program
- AS Degree Program
- Certificate Program
- Surgical Technology Brochure
- Background Check Screening Process
AS DEGREE PROGRAM (ALLIED HEALTH – Clinical)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
| FRESHMAN YEAR | SEMESTER UNITS |
|---|---|
| Health 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 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) | 8 |
| 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 51A or Health 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).
** May be taken prior to or concurrently with the Surgical Technology 50.
*** Program-based General Education Course - Anatomy 1 (5 units)
(For other specific General Education (GE) courses refer to flyer on AS Degree GE Requirements - see counselor for guidance).
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
| 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) | 8 |
| 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 51A** (Basic Medical Terminology) {or} Health 52** (Basic Medical Terminology for Allied Health) |
3 - 4 |
* The Required Core Program Entrance Courses must be met prior to enrollment in the Associates of Science Major Surgical Technology or the Surgical Technology Certificate.
** May be taken prior to or concurrently with Surgical Technology 50.
NOTE: There is an application process for the Surgical Technology Program. For detailed information regarding the application process, please refer to the Surgical Technology Application Packet, which can be downloaded on this webpage or picked up in person at the Office of Allied Health (Building 2100); in the Counseling Office (Building 700); or in the Admission & Records Office (Building 700).
