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6. clear drug screen.
The certificate curriculum requires three semesters; an optional semester is offered summer 7. clear background check
semester for students to gain additional and/or specialty clinical experiences. The Associate
in Applied Science Degree requires five semesters. Program graduates are required to take the Students who do not meet progression requirements must withdraw from the Surgical
National Certification Exam from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Technology program and apply for readmission.
Assisting (NBSTSA) upon completion of program requirements for graduation. Graduating
students must meet the requirement of 120 clinical cases achieved, based on criteria of the
Surgical Technology Core Curriculum. Readmission Requirements
Students who interrupt progression through the professional phase of the surgical technol-
The Surgical Technology program has continuing accreditation by the Commission on Ac- ogy program of study must apply for readmission to the program. Readmission is based on
creditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), 254000 U.S. HWY 19 North, Suite 158, academic eligibility and space availability. Readmission requires:
Clearwater, Florida, 33763, Phone: 727-210-2350; Fax 727-210-2354; www.caahep.org 1. successful completion of a surgical technology course with a lab or clinical
component within the past 12 months.
The student considering Surgical Technology must be conscientious, orderly, and meticulous 2. proof of competency in any previous coursework as required by the program.
with details. In addition, Surgical Technologists must have the emotional stability to work 3. cumulative GPA of 2.0 at SUSCC.
in a fast-paced environment and the ability to handle the demands of surgeons. 4. application for readmission to program.
5. applicant meets all progression requirements.
The student shall not be paid by the clinical affiliation site during the clinical component
of the program, nor shall the student be substituted for paid personnel during the clinical Note: Students who have previously completed the certification option are not required to
component of the program. request readmission in order to earn the Associate in Applied Science option.

Admission Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements for the College, admission to the Surgical SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
Technology program requires: Certificate
1. unconditional admission to the College.
2. verification of Attendance at a Health Sciences Information Session. First Term TH LB CL CR
3. 2.5 GPA calculated on last 24 semester credit hours of completed coursework and enter MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra or higher 3 0 0 3
College on clear academic status. HPS 105 Medical Terminology 2 1 0 3
4. minimum 2.0 GPA at Southern Union. SUR 108 Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist
OR
Admission to the Surgical Technology Program is competitive, and the number of students HPS 114 Basic Pharmacology 2 0 0 2
admitted is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Applicants are SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 0 0 3
rank-ordered for acceptance using a points system based on grades earned in ENG 101, HPS OR
105, MTH 100, SUR 108 or HPS 114 and BIO 111 (previously SUR 107), or BIO 201 and SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 0 0 3
202. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Students are admitted 11 hours
once each year, fall term only.
Second Term
Progression Requirements ENG 101 English Composition I 3 0 0 3
Progression through the Surgical Technology program requires: SUR 101 Introduction to Surgical Technology 3 0 0 3
1. cumulative GPA of 2.0. SUR 102 Applied Surgical Techniques 2 0 2 4 Division Health Sciences
2. minimum grade of “C” in all required courses. BIO 111 Survey of Human Biology (previously SUR 107)
3. satisfactory level of mental and physical health, including current immunizations, OR
Hepatitis B vaccinations (or signed waiver), annual TB testing, and ability to meet the BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I** 3 1 0 4
Essential Functions and annual physical exam requirements. 14 hours
4. current health insurance.
5. current CPR certification at the American Heart Association, Health Care Provider level.