Surgical Technology (SUR.APP)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students will integrate learned surgical technology skill and theory with the standards expected of a health care professional. Communicate effectively in all aspects of the position of surgical technologist student, including effective communication with all staff and patient as applicable.
  • Students will integrate learned surgical technology skills with the standards expected for a health care professional and student graduate.
  • Students will successfully complete the comprehensive examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) for the Surgical Technologist that leads to certification (CST) (ARC Requirement).
  • Students will complete the assigned task using an efficient and effective method.

Year 1 - Fall

Courses
BIO 1511 Life Science 4
or    
BIO1530 Biology I: Molecular and Cellular                                                                                                                            4
ENG1510 Composition I 3
MAT1100 *Or a higher MAT course 4
MDA1103 Medical Terminology 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

MILESTONE: Attend a program information session. All required supportive courses must be completed with a Grade of “B” or better. General Education requirements must be completed with a “C” or better.

Year 1 - Winter

Courses
BIO1570 Microbiology of Health and Disease                                                                                                3
or    
BIO2710 Microbiology 4
ENG1520 Composition II 3
PSY2510 Introduction to Psychology 3
MDA1350 Medical Law and Ethics 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  12-13

Year 1 - SUMMER

COURSES
BIO2630 Human Anatomy and Physiology I                                                                                       4
Gen Ed Fine Arts/Humanities 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 2 - Fall

Courses
BIO2640 Human Anatomy and Physiology II                                                                                     4
  TOTAL CREDITS  4

MILSTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor at the Southfield Campus to Apply for admission into SUR.AASX by December 15. All students who apply will have to attend a record review session with program director.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses
None  
TOTAL CREDITS   

MILESTONE: Admissions decision made.

Year 2 - Summer

Courses
SUR1500 Pharmacology of Surgical Tech 2
SUR2410 Foundations of Surgical Technology I                                                                                    4
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 3 - Fall

Courses
SUR2420 Foundations of Surgical Technology I                                                                                6
SUR2430 Surgical Procedures I 6
SUR2450 Surgical Instrumentation & Equipment 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  16

Year 3 - Winter

Courses
SUR2150 Clinical Practicum I 4
SUR2350 Clinical Practicum II 4
SUR2440 Surgical Procedures II                                                                                                             6
  TOTAL CREDITS   14

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for this degree.

Year 3 - Summer

Courses
SUR2370 Clinical Practicum III 6
SUR2460 Capstone & Certificate Preparatory                                                                                  2
  TOTAL CREDITS  8
                                                                                                                                                                                               Total Credits  81-82