Surgical Technology

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Program Description: The Surgical Technologist is an integral member of the surgical team.

The Surgical Technologist works closely with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and registered

nurse to deliver direct patient care before, during, and after surgery. This degree plan

combines classroom teaching with supervised clinical experience for the surgical

technologist. Emphasis is placed on the proper application of sterile technique and modern

technology to patient care in the operating room. The student will receive information in

anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, surgical pathology, and surgical

procedures along with the standard practices involved in surgical technology. Upon

completion of the program the student is qualified to take the national certification

examination for surgical technologists.

Students working toward admission into a Health Sciences Program are required to declare

General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences degree as their major until they are officially accepted into a program.

Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to a specific health science program of study as these programs have additional

requirements that must be met.

The following items are required by health sciences programs, but deadlines may vary by program. Please see division and program

websites for specific details.

• Completed and submitted immunizations prior to submitting an application

• Proof of health insurance

• Criminal background check

• Drug screen

• Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare

providers

• Completed health data form

• Verification of annual tuberculosis status

• Completed program information session

Technical Standards:

Health Sciences programs establish technical standards and essential functions to insure that students have the abilities required to

participate and potentially be successful in all aspects of the respective programs. Students are required to meet published technical

standards and essential functions for the program. See specific program website for details.

Additional Requirements:

Each program has specific admission requirements - see program website for detailed information.

The Surgical Technology program reserves the right to make changes to the degree plan and program requirements as circumstances required.

Please always check online at austincc.edu/health/srgt to ensure you are reading the latest and most accurate information.

Use this Program Map to choose courses with your college advisor and track your progress towards milestones and completion of program.

Program Map

Surgical Technology

Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Certificate: Level 2 (C2)

Contact:

Health Sciences

www.austincc.edu/health

Eastview Campus:

Phone: 512.223.5700

or toll-free 888.626.1697

Round Rock Campus:

Phone: 512.223.0220

Email: healthsciences@austincc.edu

Department Website:

www.austincc.edu/health/srgt

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Pre-Degree Requirements

Program Specific

Mathematics Placement

Placements based on TSI

Program Application Requirements:

• Meet technical standards.

• Completion of prerequisite courses.

• GPA of 2.7 in all Degree Plan courses.

• Completion of all immunizations.

• Upon acceptance into the program, successfully complete Criminal Background

Check and Drug Screen.

• A current Health Data Form, TB skin test, and proof of health insurance will be

required prior to beginning the program.

• Current CPR (AHA for HCP) or CPR Certification (AHA for HCP) required by due date

provided after acceptance into SRGT Program.

Prerequisite Courses:

• BIOL 2401 –Anatomy and Physiology I (This course must be current within the past

five years.) [4 credits]

• MATH 1314 – College Algebra OR MATH 1332 – College Mathematics OR MATH 1342

– Elementary Statistics [3 credits]

• HPRS 1106 – Essentials of Medical Terminology [1 credit]

• BIOL 2402 –Anatomy and Physiology II (This course must be current within the past

five years.) [4 credits]

• BIOL 2420 – Microbiology for the Health Sciences (This course must be current within

the past five years.) [4 credits]

• HPRS 2300 – Pharmacology for Health Professions [3 credits]

Co-Requisite Courses:

Due to the rigorous nature of the program, students are strongly encouraged to complete the

following co-requisite courses before entering the AAS program (not required for the Certificate

Program).

• ENGL 1301 English Composition

• PHIL 2306 or 3-credit hour courses from Language, Philosophy, Culture or Creative

Arts Core Curriculum selections.

• PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology

□ MATD-0332 - Basic Math Skills

□ MATD-042x/032x – ALEKS Sequence

□ MATD-0385/0485 – Developing

Mathematical Thinking Not prerequisite

for MATH-1314/1324

□ MATD-0370 – Elementary Algebra

□ MATD-0390 – Intermediate Algebra

Take MATD-0370 and 0390 to prepare for

MATH-1314/1324

Reading and Writing Placement

Placements based on TSI

□ Basic Developmental Courses

□ ESOL Courses

□ INRW Courses

D: Degree

C1: Level 1 Certificate

C2: Level 2 Certificate

OSA: Occupational Skills Award

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semester for NON-SRGT courses

Semester 1

Advising Notes



SRGT 1505 – Introduction to Surgical Technology



SRGT 1509 – Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts

and Techniques



SRGT 1160 – Clinical – Surgical

Technology/Technologist: Beginnining



SRGT 1244 – Technical Sciences for the Surgical

Technologist



ENGL 1301 - English Composition I

Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor

Semester 2



SRGT 1441 – Surgical Procedures I



SRGT 1660 – Clinical – Surgical

Technology/Technologist: Intermediate



PSYC 2301 – Introduction to Psychology

Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor

Semester 3



SRGT 1442 – Surgical Procedures II

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Career & Transfer Resources

ACC’s Career & Transfer websites provide detailed, guided information on career exploration and transfer.

www.austincc.edu/career

www.austincc.edu/transfer

For further information regarding this specific program, please see the Career & Transfer Resources supplement provided in the next

section of this Program Map.



SRGT 2560 – Clinical – Surgical

Technology/Technologist: Advanced

ACHIEVEMENT: Associate of Applied Science degree and/or

Certificate



PHIL 2306 - Ethics

Program Semester Hours



Pre-requisite Courses

See above list

Total Program Hours:

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Program Map

Surgical Technology

Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Career & Transfer Resources Updated 8/18/17

Career Information

Surgical technologists work as members of a healthcare team alongside physicians and surgeons, registered nurses, and other

healthcare workers. Before an operation, surgical technologists prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and

equipment. They also prepare patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning the patients on the

operating table, covering them with sterile drapes, and taking them to and from the operating room. Surgical technologists prepare

sterile solutions and medications used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is working properly. They help the surgical

team put on sterile gowns and gloves.

During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and first assistants. They also hold retractors,

hold internal organs in place during the procedure, or set up robotic surgical equipment. Technologists also may handle specimens

taken for laboratory analysis. Once the operation is complete, surgical technologists may apply bandages and other dressings to the

incision site. Hospitals will continue to be the primary employer, although much faster employment growth is expected in offices of

physicians and in outpatient care centers, including ambulatory surgical centers.

Common Job Titles

Surgical Technologist (includes Certified Surgical Tech/First Assistant, Certified Surgical Technician, Certified Surgical Technologist

(CST), Operating Room Surgical Technician (OR St), Operating Room Technician (OR Tech), Operating Room Technologist (OR Tech),

Surgical Scrub Technician, Surgical Scrub Technologist (Surgical Scrub Tech), Surgical Technician, Surgical Technologist (Surgical

Tech), Surgical Assistants

Regional Labor Market Information

Surgical Technologists: New workers generally start around $32,925. Normal pay for Surgical Technologists is $45,845 per year, while

highly experienced workers can earn as much as $63,656. Over the last year, 79 companies have posted 2,127 jobs for Surgical

Technologists in this region. There are currently 856 Surgical Technologists that are employed in Austin-Round Rock, TX.

Source: https://austincc.emsicc.com/careers/surgical-technologist

Career and labor market research tools (see Quick Reference Guide at http://www.austincc.edu/career):

EMSI: https://austincc.emsicc.com/, Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/, O*NET: https://www.onetonline.org/

Career Resources: ACC’s career services website provides information on career exploration and employment at

http://www.austincc.edu/career. Students are encouraged to consult with their area of study advisor for additional career

assistance. The above information is provided as a guide and reference tool for occupations related to this program. This is not a

guarantee of job placement in any of these occupations after successful completion of an ACC program. The common job titles listed

are representative titles and are provided for career research. These are not the only occupations possible in this area of study.

Transfer Information

The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology prepares students to directly enter the workforce. A Bachelor of Applied Arts

and Sciences (BAAS) is an option for students who have earned an AAS degree who want to complete a 4-year degree. These

degrees apply non-transferable courses and work experience towards the degree. You still must meet general education

requirements and take upper level courses.

Transfer Guides: The universities listed here do not constitute an ACC endorsement. Transfer course evaluations and determination

of which courses will count toward a bachelor’s degree are made by the receiving transfer institution.

Texas State University: http://www.owls.txstate.edu/undergraduate-degrees/applied-arts-sciences.html

Concordia University Texas: http://www.concordia.edu/academics/college-of-business-and-communication/baas-in-business.html

Tarleton State University: http://www.tarleton.edu/degrees/bachelors/baas-business/

Texas A&M University - Central Texas: https://www.tamuct.edu/degrees/undergraduate/business-management.html

Texas Tech University: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/universitystudies/prospective_students/baas.php

Additional Transfer Resources: ACC’s transfer website provides information on additional colleges & universities:

http://www.austincc.edu/transferguides. Students are encouraged to consult with a faculty advisor, area of study advisor, and/or

their chosen transfer institution to ensure courses taken at ACC will apply toward their bachelor's degree program.