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Restricted Elective Any Humanities or Social Science (100 level or higher) 3 TOTAL A.A.S. DEGREE CREDITS 61-62 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Credential: Associate in Applied Science Degree (65 credit hours) Academic Requirements for Admission: High School Level Algebra I and either Biology with Lab or Chemistry with Lab required. Program Overview: In this program, the student will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to practice as a certified surgical technologist by acquiring the following fundamental capabilities: • to utilize appropriate medical terminology, • to apply a basic und erstanding of human physiology and surgical anatomy in the perioperative role of a surgical technologist, • to demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts of pharmacology, • to demonstrate theoretical and practical proficiency in surgical aseptic technique, surgical procedures and patient care, • to identify and assume appropriate responsibility for patient care. Prior to completing the program, students will take the Nation al boards for the Certification in Surgical Technology. The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC - STSA). Program Learning Outcomes: Graduates with the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology will function at an entry-level positi