Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Curriculum Code #2407

Effective May 2024

Division of Health and Wellness Sciences

The surgical technology program prepares its graduates with a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of surgical procedures and functions in the operating room.  Students of the program will be involved with gainful surgical experience and skill based learning across a wide variety of surgical specialties.  Upon graduation, students will mature into independent practicing surgical technologists, ready for employment in a hospital operating room setting.  Graduates will obtain an associate of applied sciences degree and eligibility to take the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination from the National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants (NBSTSA).  Graduates of this program are also prepared for continuing education in health sciences. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership.

Plan of Study Grid
Preadmission Courses
Preadmission CoursesHours
ALHN 108 CAREER EXPLORATION IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY 1 1
ALHN 112 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 1 1
ALHN 113 INTRODUCTION TO PATIENT CARE 1 1
BIOG 221 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I 1 4
ENGL 161 COLLEGE COMPOSITION I 4 3
MTHM 158
or MTHM 168
 QUANTITATIVE REASONING 4
or STATISTICS
 3
SDEV 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 3 1
 Hours14
First Year
Fall Semester
BIOG 222 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 1,4 4
SRGT 110 SURGICAL STERILIZATION METHODS (Second 8 weeks) 1, 4 2
SRGT 120 SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY (First 8 weeks) 1, 4 2
SRGT 125 INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (Full Term) 1,4 6
 Hours14
Spring Semester
SRGT 114 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY II - SURGICAL PROCEDURES 1, 4,5 8
BIOG 251 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 1, 4 4
 Hours12
Summer Semester
ALHN 121 GENERAL PATHOLOGY 1, 4 2
SRGT 215 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY III SURGICAL PROCEDURES 1,4,5 8
 Hours10
Second Year
Fall Semester
SRGT 230 ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS (Full term) 1, 4, 5 8
SOCY 151G
or PSYH 151
 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
or INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
 3
CISS 121 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS I 3
 Hours14
 Total Hours64
1

Indicates that a grade of C (2.0) or better must be earned in order to continue in the sequence.

2

Students who have STNA status are not required to take ALHN 113.

3

A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours

4

Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.

5

This course offers an opportunity for experiential learning.

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification is required upon entrance into the program.

ALL SRGT core courses must be taken in sequence

Also accepting for a Spring Cohort.  Students starting in the Spring Semester will follow the curriculum guide, except core SRGT courses will be in the sequence of:

  1. Spring - SRGT 125, SRGT 110, and SRGT 120
  2. Summer - SRGT 114
  3. Fall - SRGT 215
  4. Spring - SRGT 230 (graduation occurring at the end of Spring of the Second Year)

Program Contact(s):

Korrine M. Anderson
440-366-7194
kanderson@lorainccc.edu

For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.

Admission Requirements for Surgical Technology

  1. Official high school or GED and college/program transcripts (if applicable) on file in the LCCC Records office.
  2. To be considered for the program.
    1. Fall Cohort Start:  A program application form will need to be on file by April 5 for the following Fall semester selection.
    2. Spring Cohort Start:  A program application form must be on file by September 5 for the following Spring semester selection.
    3. Application submitted after the deadline are accepted based on available seats and on first come first serve basis.
  3. Minimum GPA of 2.0 for college-level courses including transfer/transient work (excludes developmental education and more than two physical education courses).
  4. Satisfactory completion of the pre-admission courses on the surgical technology curriculum guide with a grade of "C" or better in all listed ALHN and BIOG courses.  Pre-admission courses include the following college or post-secondary education coursework:

Allied health professionals: Applicants from a patient care related allied health/nursing background may transfer credit or receive credit through prior learning assessment for the following Surgical Technology preadmission course:

ADMISSION PROCEDURES:

 a. Each fall and spring semester, a maximum of 16 applicants will be admitted to the SRGT program.

 b. The following criteria (listed in the order of consideration), will be utilized to rank the pool of applicants:

  1. Applications submitted in completion (Meaning all pre-admission items are complete at the time of applying)
  2. Total number of SRGT support courses completed 
  3. Comprehensive Grade Point Average 
  4. Date application is completed 

c. Only select Pre-Admission Requirements can be in progress at the time of applying. The preadmission requirements allowed to be in progress while applying for the SRGT program are as follows: 

i. No more than two preadmission courses can be in progress. The in-progress preadmission courses must be complete by the end of the semester the student is applying in (e.g., a student can apply for the Fall semester if they have one of the preadmission courses in progress and all others completed with a “C” or higher, as long as the  in-progress course is completed with a “C” or higher by the end of the Spring semester). Student will also have their GPA reevaluated at the time of completing this item to ensure they still meet the 2.0 GPA requirement.

ii. Official High School transcripts received, reserved for students enrolled in CCP. Student will also have their GPA reevaluated at the time of completing this item to ensure they still meet the 2.0 GPA requirement. Student is responsible for getting transcripts sent to LCCC for evaluation at the time of their graduation from CCP program. d. If an applicant’s GPA falls below 2.0, they will be removed from the applicant pool.

PROGRAM ADMISSION:

a. Admitted students will be given a deadline to either accept or decline their seat in the program. If the applicant fails to respond to the admission notification by the deadline, the seat in the program will be extended to the next eligible candidate in the applicant pool. The notification cycle will be repeated until the program has been filled. Once an applicant has enrolled in any SRGT program course, they will be considered a SRGT student, and thus removed from all other allied health applicant pools. Additionally, an SRGT student will not be permitted to apply to any other allied health program while enrolled in the SRGT program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

a. SRGT students must earn a grade of C or better in each course outlined on the SRGT curriculum guide and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Additionally, it is also recommended that students have a C or better in each science and math course. Newly admitted students will also be required to:

i. Complete the Health Packet items and Physical Examination Record (available the LCCC website), and obtain an annual flu shot. 

ii. Provide proof of current American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider or BLS CPR certification. No other CPR Card will be accepted. This requirement may be completed at LCCC by taking Basic First Aid & Safety - HLED 153 (2 cr.), or CardioPulmonary Resuscitation - HLED 154, (1 cr.), or BLS for the Healthcare Provider - NEMS 150 (non-credit). Likewise, CPR Renewal Certification AHA/BLS/HCP - HLED 164 (1 cr.) is offered at LCCC for an individual whose CPR certification is due to expire.

iii. Submit to a background screening and drug testing— it may not be possible to secure clinical placement for a student whose background check (or other required exams), reflect previous and/or current infractions or other disqualifying information.

iv. Students will be given a deadline to complete and submit the items indicated above. Failure to adhere to the deadline will result in the loss of one’s seat in the program. Lastly, SRGT students will be expected to be familiar with all policies and procedures contained in the SRGT Student Handbook.

Learn more about Allied Health program requirements 

Credit for Prior Learning (PLA) options may be available for your program.  For more information, please visit our website:  www.lorainccc.edu/PLA

Program Learning Outcomes

Goal 1.  Students will be competent as surgical technologists in both the scrub and circulator roles.

  • Outcome:  Students will perform in independent practice aseptic and sterile technique to provide optimum surgical care
  • Outcome:  Students will perform in independent practice quality surgical patient care practices in all areas of perioperative services in the circulating role of the surgical technologist.
  • Outcome:  Students will perform in independent practice case preparation, creation, and maintenance of the sterile field within major and minor procedures in all surgical specialties as the scrub surgical technologist.

Goal 2.  Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.

  • Outcome:  Students will collect and record data that reflects 1st scrub, 2nd scrub, and observational roles demonstrating application and analysis of surgical cases in independent practice.
  • Outcome: Students will self-evaluate their progress in the surgical technologist role as ready and proficient to perform duties in independent practice.

Goal 3.  Students will demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with the core values of the surgical technologist profession.

  • Outcome:  Students will abide by the code of ethics as defined by the Association of Surgical Technologist.
  • Outcome:  Students will be accountable for their actions for the care of the surgical patient and participation as members of the surgical team with the ability to demonstrate a surgical conscience at all times.

Goal 4. Students will communicate effectively with patients and staff as integral members of the surgical team.

  • Outcome:  Students will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in the clinical setting
  • Outcome:  Students will support the operating room staff, demonstrating active listening skills to properly follow directions and participate within the scope of practice as a surgical technologist.

Program Effectiveness Measures

Goal 5.  The program will meet criteria defined by the Accreditation Review Council for Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants (ARC/STSA) to support satisfactory student achievement as independently practicing surgical technologists.

  1. Students will be eligible and sit for the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination and pass.
  2. Students will complete the program within two years of sequential SRGT courses.
  3. Graduating students will obtain career placement.
  4. Graduating students will be satisfied with the surgical technologist program.
  5. Employers will be satisfied with graduates of  the program.