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Nov 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Graduation Map: Surgical Technology, AAS
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The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology Program, located at the Main UA - Pulaski Tech Campus in North Little Rock, is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills for all areas of the operating room, labor & delivery, and outpatient surgery centers. Upon successful program completion, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist Exam. Successful completion of the program does not ensure certification. The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Admission to the Surgical Tech Program is competitive and based on the following factors: Students are selected after November 15th, based on a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from all high school/college transcripts and an interview process. Each item is given a score and ranked highest to lowest. The program accepts 20 full-time students each academic year.
- This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
- A drug screen and background check will be required of all selected students.
- The Surgical Technology Program requires a “C” or better to continue in the professional program, and a minimum 2.0 GPA is required for graduation.
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the institution is required for graduation.
- Please note: additional prerequsite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.
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Prerequisite Semester One
Complete all 16 Hours
PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR
Prerequisite Semester Two
Complete all 14 Hours
PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Surgical Technology Semester One
Complete all 16 Hours
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Course/Requirement |
Credits |
Semester Taken |
Grade |
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SURG 21102 Basic Operating Room Techniques I Laboratory |
2 |
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SURG 21203 Medical Terminology |
3 |
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SURG 21303 Surgical Pathophysiology |
3 |
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SURG 21503 Clinical Practicum I |
3 |
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SURG 21005 Basic Operating Room Techniques |
5 |
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PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR
Surgical Technology Semester Two
Complete all 14 Hours
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Course/Requirement |
Credits |
Semester Taken |
Grade |
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SURG 22102 Pharmacology for Surgical Technlgst |
2 |
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SURG 22202 Perioperative Practice |
2 |
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SURG 22005 Advanced Operating Techniques |
5 |
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SURG 22305 Clinical Practicum II |
5 |
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PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION
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