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Prepare for a career in surgical technology with this program. Working closely with surgeons, surgical technologists ensure that the operating room is fully prepared with surgical instruments, properly functioning equipment, and environmental conditions that maximize patient safety.
Take classes in human anatomy, medical terminology, human physiology, surgical pharmacology, surgical procedures, clinical applications and more. Students learn in 91制片厂's new state-of-the-art Surgical Technology Suite.
This is a limited-enrollment program. Please review this program's admission criteria and process.
This 62 credit-hour curriculum prepares the student for a career as a Surgical Technologist. Surgical technologists are integral members of the healthcare team, providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings such as operating rooms and outpatient surgical centers. They possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The surgical technologist works directly under the supervision of the surgeon during invasive surgical procedures to ensure that the operating room environment is fully prepared with surgical instruments, properly functioning equipment and environmental conditions that maximize patient safety. Students will engage in clinical experiences built upon didactic instruction in healthcare sciences, technological sciences, patient care concepts, and surgical procedures. Because of the nature of clinical experiences, individualized instruction, and specialized technology/equipment, this program assesses a higher tuition rate for courses with the SUR prefix. Students pay 1.5 the regular rate of tuition. Surgical Technology is a limited enrollment program. For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit harpercollege.edu. Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Prerequisites | ||
| A grade of C or better in all BIO and HSC courses is required. | ||
| BIO 260 | 1 | 4 |
| HSC 112 | 2 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
First Semester | ||
| A grade of C or better is required in all BIO and SUR courses. | ||
| BIO 261 | 4 | |
| SUR 100 | 1 | |
| SUR 101 | 2 | |
| SUR 102 | 4 | |
| SUR 110 | 3 | |
| SUR 111 | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| A grade of C or better is required in all SUR courses. | ||
| ENG 101 | 3 | |
| Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| SUR 103 | 2 | |
| SUR 104 | 3 | |
| SUR 106 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
Summer Session | ||
| A grade of C or better is required in all SUR courses. | ||
| SUR 105 | 2 | |
| Hours | 2 | |
Third Semester | ||
| A grade of C or better is required in all SUR courses. | ||
| SPE 101 | 3 | |
| SUR 202 | 5 | |
| SUR 211 | 3 | |
| SUR 213 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| A grade of C or better is required in all SUR courses. | ||
| + | 3 | |
| SUR 214 | 4 | |
| SUR 215 | 3 | |
| SUR 220 | 1 | |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Must be completed no earlier than seven years prior to beginning the Surgical Technology program.
Students using math competency must take a three credit-hour AAS General Education course. See听Math Competency options听for information. See full list of听.
Students must choose a 3 credit-hour course that meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. See full list of听.
For more information about this program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form.