Surgical Technology
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the operative team providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings.
Surgical Technology students receive their clinical training in actual Operating Rooms at various facilities in western North Carolina.
This allied health profession was developed during World War II when there was a critical need for assistance in performing surgical procedures and a shortage of qualified personnel to meet that need. Individuals were educated specifically to assist in surgical procedures. From that need, the profession of surgical technology has grown to meet the continuing demand for well-educated, highly skilled, and versatile men and women who work with the surgeon and other skilled professionals to deliver the highest possible level of patient care.
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
- 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.
- Satisfactory completion of required immunizations.
- Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED certification is a prerequisite to admission and must be maintained throughout the program.
- 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
Anticipated Expenses (all costs are approximate)
| Tuition full time, (3 semesters) fees, and insurance for residents of NC | |
| Resident | $2016.00 |
| Non-resident | $11,198.40 |
Uniform items (1 set of scrubs, scrub warm up or cover jacket, white lab coat,hemostats, name tag, goggles, and kroakie/chum |
$150.00 |
| Textbooks all 3 semesters SUR courses only (subject to change) | $700.00 |
| Lab Kit (approximate) | $35.00 |
| CPR for the Health Care Professional course | $85.00 |
| Criminal Background Check (may be required) | $25.00 |
| Required physical exam (varies per physician/clinic) | $150.00 |
| Required immunizations | |
| Hepatitits B series ($78.50 each x 3) | $235.50 |
| Varicella (82.00 each x 2) = Chicken pox | $164.00 |
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| PPD | $30.00 |
| MMR | $56.00 |
| Tetnus Shot | Free to students |
| Total expenses for program approximately | $3646.60 |
Fees will vary depending upon transfer credits or general education courses already completed. Immunizations are not an additional expense if you have official documentation of the required immunization.
A-B Tech Surgical Technology Course Schedule
FALL SEMESTER
SUR 110 M 3-5:50p
SUR 111 W,TH 9-11:30a (lecture) and W or TH 12:30-3:20p & 4p-6:50p (lab)
BIO 163 (what fits into your SUR schedules)
ENG 111 (what fits into your SUR schedules)
ACA 115 (what fits into your SUR schedules)
SPRING SEMESTER
SUR 122 W 12p-4:50p (lecture) and Th 3:30p-6:30p (lab)
SUR 123 M, T, TH 6:00a-2:20p (clinical)
BIO 175 (what fits into your SUR schedules) usually W, F am times
SUMMER SEMESTER
SUR 134 W 9:30a-11:30a & 1:00p-5:50p
SUR 135 M, T, TH 6:00a-1:20p (clinical)
SUR 137 TH 2:30p-3:50p
CIS 110 (what fits into your SUR schedules
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