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Associate in Science - Surgical Services

The Associate in Science degree in Surgical Services provides the student with a broad foundation in theoretical concepts and clinical competencies of current surgical practice and prepares the student to seek employment in surgical technology.

The Associate in Surgical Services includes the Technical Certificates in: 

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Surgical Technology Specialist

 

NOTE: The start date of this program is pending based on appropriate reviews and approvals.

 

Program Contact:

Dr. Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Allied Health

(850) 484-2308

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Semester I (14 cc)

BSC 2085Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3 cc
BSC 2085LHuman Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

1 cc
STS 1302Fundamentals of Surgical Technology

3 cc
STS 1307CSurgical Equipment and Instrumentation

4 cc
STS 2361The Art of Teamwork in Surgery

3 cc

Semester II (16 cc)

BSC 2086Human Anatomy and Physiology II

3 cc
BSC 2086LHuman Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

1 cc
HSC 1434CCentral Processing Technology

8 cc
STS 1304COperating Room Techniques

4 cc

Semester III (10 cc)

ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cc
STS 2323CSurgical Technique and Procedures

3 cc
STS 2944LSurgical Clinic I

4 cc

Semester IV (13 cc)

See Choices Humanities (General Education Core Course)

3 cc
MAC 1105College Algebra

3 cc
STS 1340CSurgical Science and Pharmacology

3 cc
STS 2945LSurgical Technology Clinical II

4 cc

Term V (10 cc)

See Choices Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc
STS 2938Surgical Procedure Capstone

2 cc
STS 2947LSurgical Internship

6 cc

Total Credit Hours: 64

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