Credit for Surgical Technology Certification

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Students who have successfully completed the certification program for Surgical Technology, have successfully passed the national certifying exam, and currently hold an active certification via the national board may be eligible to receive up to 44 college credits towards the A.S. in Surgical Services, as indicated:

Credit Hours:

STS1302 - Introduction to Surgical Technology Credits: 6
STS1307 - Operating Room Techniques and Instrumentation Credits: 3
STS1308 - Perioperative Patient Care Concepts Credits: 2
STS1327C - Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology with Lab Credits: 4
STS1340 - Pharmacology and Anesthesia Credits: 3
STS2323 - Surgical Procedures I Credits: 3
STS2324 - Surgical Procedures II Credits: 3
STS2329 - Advanced Surgical Techniques, Procedures and Professional Skills Credits: 4
STS2944 - Clinical Practice I Credits: 7
STS2945 - Clinical Practice II Credits: 6
HSC2531 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3

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Credit for Surgical Technology Certification

Credit Hours:

Total Credit Hours: 44