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Dental Programs

Early
Childhood

EMS Program

Fire
Technology

Law Enforcement Academy

Medical
Imaging

Medical Lab Technology

Nursing Programs

Social
Services

Surgical
Technology

Veterinary
Med Tech

Surgical Technology Course Requirements

This curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team.

Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.

Specific Entrance Requirements

  1. Final admission to the Surgical Technology program shall be contingent upon documentation of physical and emotional health that would provide evidence that is indicative of the applicant’s ability to provide safe care to the public.

  2. Satisfactory completion of required immunizations.

  3. Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification is a prerequisite to admission and must be maintained throughout the program.

  4. Program faculty arranged observation of surgery in the operating room prior to fall start.

Surgical Technology Diploma

This program consists of:

Credit Hrs.

Major Courses
(BIO, SUR)

41

Related and General Education Courses including:

7

English/Communications

3

Humanities/Fine Arts

0

Natural Science/Mathematics

3

Social Sciences

0

Other

1
Program Total 48

General Education Curriculum Courses Include:

ACA 115

ENG 111

BIO 163 (Recommended BIO 168 and BIO 169 in place of 163)

BIO 175

CIS 110

 

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  Dental  |  Early Childhood  |  EMS | Fire Protection

Law Enforcement Academy | Medical Imaging  |  Medical Lab Technology 

Nursing  |  Social Services | Surgical Technology | Veterinary Medical Technology

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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville, NC 28801, 828.254.1921