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Surgical Technology (TP)
Revised— Effective Semester:Fall 2006

Students who plan to major in surgical technology will be assigned the temporary major of pre-surgical technology, with POS code 590, until they are officially admitted to the surgical technology program. Students may take preparatory courses and courses that fulfill general education requirements during the waiting period. As an alternative to being assigned a temporary major, students waiting for admission to the surgical technology program may choose to major in general studies or any other open-admission program. The Office of Admissions, Records, and Registration at Takoma Park will assign a matriculated code once students are admitted to the surgical technology program. In order to take any Surgical Technology courses the student must be accepted into the Sugical Technology Program.

This curriculum is designed for those who desire to move into surgical technology careers or who wish to upgrade present surgical skills in this area. The certificate curriculum is designed to accommodate the student to enter the workforce earlier and/or for those who have earned a degree in health science. Certificate can be completed in one or two years. Credits earned in the degree provide transfer options for students who choose to continue studies beyond the A.A.S. admission requirements for A.A.S. and Certificate are the same.

The curriculum, emphasizing both didactic and clinical experience, offers a broad base of surgical skills needed by those who function as integral members of the surgical team. The program is accredited by he Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will receive the A.A.S../Certificate and will be eligible to apply to take the certification examination given by the Association of Surgical Technologist. Surgical Technologists are eligible for employment in hospitals, operating rooms, physicians' offices, surgery centers, labor and delivery, and freestanding minor surgery facilities.

Each of the surgical technology courses builds upon materials offered in the previous course. Students must meet prerequisites to the first semester courses. A grade of C or better in each surgical technology course must be achieved.

For information regarding the program and admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions, Records, and Registration at the Takoma Park Campus, 3016-650-1501, or the program department.

Surgical Technology A.A.S.(TP)

Surgical Technology Certificate (TP): 228