Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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Requirements and Curriculum for Diploma Program
Surgical Technology
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the peri-operative team providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings.
Surgical Technology students receive their clinical training in actual Operating Rooms at various surgical facilities in western North Carolina. The College refund policy applies if a student drops the program after being denied clinical site privileges.
This allied health profession was developed during World War II when there was a critical need for assistance in performing surgical procedures and a shortage of qualified personnel to meet that need. Individuals were educated specifically to assist in surgical procedures. From that need, the profession of surgical technology has grown to meet the continuing demand for well-educated, highly skilled, and versatile men and women who work with the surgeon and other skilled professionals to deliver the highest possible level of patient care.
Surgical Technology Course Requirements
This curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team.
Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.
Associate of Applied Science Curriculum
There are additional requirements for the AAS clinical course SUR 210 other than those items listed in the curriculum outline. Please contact the program chairperson for required documents and details regarding this clinical course. Additional items include but are not limited to:
1. Documentation of your CST (Certification in Surgical Technology through the NBSTSA (National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
2. Clinical Site Work Policy Form (if you intend to perform your clinical experiience at your place of employment)
3. Clinical Site Requirements Form
4. Education Modules specific to your clinical site
5. Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen (upon program acceptance see program Chairperson to obtain specific form)
Specific Entrance Requirements
- Final admission to the Surgical Technology program shall be contingent upon documentation of physical and emotional health that would provide evidence that is indicative of the applicant’s ability to provide safe care to the public.
- Satisfactory completion of required immunizations.
- Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED certification is a prerequisite to admission and must be maintained throughout the program.
- Program faculty arrange observation of surgery in the operating room prior to fall start for all program accepted students.
Surgical Technology Diploma
| This program consists of: | Credit Hrs. |
| Major Courses (BIO, SUR) | 41 |
| Related and General Education Courses including: | 7 |
| English/Communications | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 0 |
| Natural Science/Mathematics | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 0 |
| Other | 1 |
| Program Total | 48 |
General Education Curriculum Courses Include:
ACA 115, ENG 111, BIO 163 (Recommended BIO 168 and BIO 169 in place of 163), BIO 175, CIS 110
*Note: To ensure your success in the program, it is highly recommended that all general coursework (non-SUR courses) be completed prior to program entry! This cannot be stressed enough according to prior graduates.
Anticipated Expenses (all costs are approximate)
| Tuition full time, (3 semesters) click into link at left to view tuition and fees | |
| *Varies with resident status and transfer credit | |
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Uniform items (2 sets of scrubs, scrub warm up or cover jacket, white full length lab coat,hemostat, name tag x 1, anti-fog goggles, and kroakie/chum) |
$150.00 |
| Textbooks all 3 semesters SUR courses only (subject to change) | $900.00 |
| Certification Exam (required as of 8/1/2011) | $197.00 |
| Lab Kit (optional) | $35.00 |
| CPR for the Health Care Professional | $85.00 |
| Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen | $56.00 |
| Required physical exam (varies per physician/clinic) | $150.00 |
| Required immunizations: | |
| Hepatitits B series ($41.00 each x 3) | $123.00 |
| Varicella ($96.00 each x 2) = Chicken pox | $192.00 |
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| PPD-TB skin test (good for one year/must be maintained throughout program) | $15.00 |
| MMR ($62.00 each x 2) | $124.00 |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis within last 2 years) |
$48.00 |
| Influenza (combo-seasonal/H1N1)-Unpon acceptance, must obtain when season begins-October | $25.00 |
| Total expenses for diploma program with resident tuition approximately | $4500.00 |
Fees will vary depending upon transfer credits or general education courses already completed. Immunizations are not a large additional expense if you have official documentation of the required immunizations (primary school record). CPR will not be required provided you have a current card for the health care provider (adult/child/infant with AED training).
A-B Tech Surgical Technology Course Schedule
FALL SEMESTER
SUR 110 T 9-11:50a
SUR 111 W,TH 9-11:30a (lecture) and W or TH 12:30-6:30p (lab)
BIO 163 (what fits into your SUR schedules)
ENG 111 (what fits into your SUR schedules)
ACA 115 (what fits into your SUR schedules)
SPRING SEMESTER
SUR 122 W 12p-4:50p (lecture) and Th 3:30p-6:30p (lab)
SUR 123 M, T, TH 6:00a-2:20p (clinical)
BIO 175 (what fits into your SUR schedules) usually W, F am times
SUMMER SEMESTER
SUR 134 W 8:30a-11:30a & 1:00p-4:50p
SUR 135 M, T, TH 6:00a-1:20p (clinical)
SUR 137 TH 2:30p-3:50p
CIS 110 (what fits into your SUR schedules
Academic Programs
| Department | Academic Program | Credential |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | Surgical Technology A.A.S. | Associate in Applied Science |
| Surgical Technology | Surgical Technology Bridge Program | Associate in Applied Science |
| Surgical Technology | Surgical Technology Diploma | Diploma |