Okefenokee Technical College 2012-2013 Catalog
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Program Description
The Surgical Technology Diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field. The Surgical Technology Diploma program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in Surgical Technology. Graduates of the program receive a Surgical Technology diploma and are qualified for employment as surgical technologists.
Program Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street Clearwater FL 33756
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Admission Requirements
Minimum Required Age |
17 |
High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
Minimum credit hours for Graduation |
62 |
Program Courses |
Credits |
Basic Skills |
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ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I |
3 |
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics |
3 |
Occupational Courses |
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COMP 1000 - Introduction to Computers |
3 |
ALHS 1040 - Introduction to Health Care |
3 |
ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences |
2 |
ALHS 1011 - Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
SURG 1010 - Introduction to Surgical Technology |
6 |
SURG 1080 - Surgical Microbiology |
2 |
SURG 1100 - Surgical Pharmacology |
2 |
SURG 1020 - Principles of Surgical Technology |
5 |
SURG 1120 - Surgical Technology Clinical I |
3 |
SURG 1130 - Surgical Technology Clinical II |
3 |
SURG 2030 - Surgical Procedures I |
4 |
SURG 2120 - Surgical Technology Clinical III |
3 |
SURG 2130 - Surgical Technology Clinical IV |
3 |
SURG 2040 - Surgical Procedures II |
4 |
SURG 2140 - Surgical Technology Clinical V |
3 |
SURG 2150 - Surgical Technology Clinical VI |
3 |
SURG 2240 - Seminar in Surgical Technology |
2 |