Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Admission Requirements 1 | ||
| ANAT 211 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3 |
| ANAT 211L | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab | 1 |
| ANAT 212 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 3 |
| ANAT 212L | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab | 1 |
| HLTH 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 1 requirement: | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 2 requirement: | ||
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 3 requirement: | ||
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 6 requirement: | ||
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the General Education Elective requirement: | ||
| GE Elective course 2 | 4 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| SURG 100 | Introduction and Basic Sciences | 3 |
| SURG 101 | Operating Room Techniques | 5 |
| SURG 102 | Sterilization and Disinfection | 1 |
| SURG 103 | Surgical Technological Sciences | 3 |
| SURG 110 | Preparation of the Surgical Patient | 3 |
| SURG 111 | Surgical Procedures | 6 |
| SURG 116 | Perioperative Care of Surgical Patient | 1 |
| SURG 132 | Surgery Clinical Practice | 8 |
| SURG 150 | Job-Seeking Skills | 1 |
| SURG 200 | Advanced Practicum | 7 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 65 | |
| 1 | Courses required prior to program entry are included in degree requirements and total credits. |
| 2 | Science or language course recommended. |
Plan of Study Guide
Below is the required sequence of courses that you need to take in order to complete your degree and/or certificate requirements. Please register for each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this degree plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credit Hours | |
| ANAT 211 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (Prerequisite to Program Entry) | 3 |
| ANAT 211L | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab (Prerequisite to Program Entry) | 1 |
| ANAT 212 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (Prerequisite to Program Entry) | 3 |
| ANAT 212L | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab (Prerequisite to Program Entry) | 1 |
| HLTH 101 | Medical Terminology (Prerequisite to Program Entry) | 3 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course 1 | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course 1 | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 1,2 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 20 | |
| Fall | ||
| SURG 100 | Introduction and Basic Sciences | 3 |
| SURG 101 | Operating Room Techniques | 5 |
| SURG 102 | Sterilization and Disinfection | 1 |
| SURG 103 | Surgical Technological Sciences | 3 |
| SURG 110 | Preparation of the Surgical Patient | 3 |
| SURG 150 | Job-Seeking Skills | 1 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SURG 111 | Surgical Procedures | 6 |
| SURG 116 | Perioperative Care of Surgical Patient | 1 |
| SURG 132 | Surgery Clinical Practice | 8 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| SURG 200 | Advanced Practicum | 7 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Fall | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course 3 | 3 | |
| GE Elective course 3,4 | 4 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 65 | |
| 1 | Courses should be completed prior to program start, preferably during a summer semester. (Courses required prior to program entry are included in degree requirements and total credits.) |
| 2 | PSYC 101 General Psychology is advised. |
| 3 | These courses should be taken in whichever semester they fit best for the student, Alternatively, they can be taken after the completion of Surgical Technology courses. |
| 4 | A science or modern language course is recommended. |
Important: This program has a fall start date but all prerequisite courses (listed in the First Year, Summer semester block) must be completed prior to beginning the Surgical Technology courses.
Program Outcomes
The following are student learning outcomes for the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology at CWI:
- To maintain an ethical and compassionate approach to patient centered care in the operating room.
- Uphold the highest standard of sterile technique.
- Understand the limitations and duties of the scope of practice for surgical technologists.
- To have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology and be able to apply that knowledge in a surgical setting.
- To anticipate the needs of the surgical team before, during, and after a procedure.
- Solid comprehension of surgical instrumentation and equipment and their uses.
- Knowledge and use of appropriate medical terminology.
- Appropriate handling and disposal of sharps and infectious waste.
- Recognize the value of teamwork and be able to function well in a team environment.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia.