Surgical Technology Option

Associate in Science Health Sciences - Surgical Technology

This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact Advising & LifeMap for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.

This is a Selective Program. View the Selective Admission Program Requirements

Admission Requirements	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
Diploma High School diploma or GED
Session Attend Mandatory information session
Test Take College Placement Test
BIO-108 Human Biology/Lab	3

MAT-097 Fundamentals of Algebra	3
Complete MAT-097 or higher placement
Total Credits:
Admission Requirements Advising Note: Students must maintain a grade of B- or better in all surgical technology courses. Applicants to this program are required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. The outcome of the CORI check may impact the student’s ability to participate in the clinical experience. For further information, see the Department chair. Students must apply to the program through BHCC’s Admissions Office and: Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.  Attend an information session. Complete Human Biology and Lab (BIO-108).  Complete Foundations of Algebra (MAT-097) or exemption by placing into higher level course. After completion of the admission requirements, qualified applicants will be evaluated using an admissions rubric.

Semester 1 Fall	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
SGT-105 Surgical Technology I	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Students must earn a grade of B- or better in all surgical technology courses for progression in the program Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Surgical Technology program
NHP-180 Medical Terminology	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
SGT-115 Asepsis for Surgical Technology	2
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Students must earn a grade of B- or better in all surgical technology courses for progression in the program. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program
ENG-111 College Writing I	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095; or ELL-103 or exemption by placing into higher level courses
BIO-203 Anatomy and Physiology/Lab I	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: BIO-105 or BIO-108 or BIO-195
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note: The Surgical Technology Program has a Fall semester start date. General Educational requirement Scientific Reasoning satisfied by program requirements.

Semester 2 Spring	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
SGT-106 Surgical Technology II	6
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Students must earn a grade of B- or better in all surgical technology courses for progression in the program. Prerequisite: SGT-105
PSY-101 Principles of Psychology	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts. Prerequisites: ESL-098 or ELL-103 or RDG-095 or exemption by placing into higher level course
PMT-103 Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist I	1
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program
BIO-204 Anatomy and Physiology/Lab II	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: BIO-203
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:

Semester 3 Summer	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
SGT-107 Surgical Technology III	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: SGT-106 and PMT-103
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note: Students must earn a grade of B- or better in all Surgical Technology (SGT) courses for progression in the program.

Semester 4 Fall	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
PMT-105 Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist II	1
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: PMT-103
SGT-208 Surgical Technology IV	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: SGT-107
GenEd-QPS Quantitative Problem Solving	3-4
This course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving. (Formerly Area 4) Choose one course from Quantitative Problem Solving Menu
ENG-112 College Writing II	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing. Prerequisite: ENG-111
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:

Semester 5 Spring	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
SGT-216 Surgical Seminar	4
Prerequisites: SGT-208 and PMT-105
SGT-251 Principles of Surgical Technology-Clinical	4
Prerequisites: SGT-107 and SGT-208
GenEd-CW Creative Work	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. (Formerly Area 6) Choose one course from Creative Work Menu
Total Credits:
Semester 5 Advising Note: Apply for graduation.

Last Modified Date: October 18, 2021

Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Admission Requirements:

Students must maintain a grade of B- or better in all surgical technology courses. Applicants to this program are required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check.

The outcome of the CORI check may impact the student’s ability to participate in the clinical experience. For further information, see the Department chair.

Students must apply to the program through BHCC’s Admissions Office and:

Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. 
Attend an information session.
Complete Human Biology and Lab (BIO-108). 
Complete Foundations of Algebra (MAT-097) or exemption by placing into higher level course.

After completion of the admission requirements, qualified applicants will be evaluated using an admissions rubric.

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

Assist the operative team during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of surgery.
Prepare equipment and supplies for use during surgery.
Function as “first scrub” on most surgical procedures.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program qualify for surgical technologist positions in hospitals. The prospect for jobs is very good at the present time as the cost of health care rises. Graduates of the program qualify to take the national certification exam.