Surgical Technology - Course Planning
The Surgical Technology program at Seattle Central College is a 4–quarter, full–time course of study, which begins in the Summer Quarter. Students who complete this program will gain the skills and experience needed to excel as a surgical technologist, and will be eligible to take the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technology and to apply for Washington state registration.
View or download the curriculum and course planning guides for the Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) in Surgical Technology.
Program Prerequisites
AHE 168: Medical Terminology
5 credits
BIOL 128: Survey of Human Anatomy & Physiology 5 credits, or BIOL& 241 and BIOL&242
ENGL& 101: English Composition
5 credits
PSYC& 100 or PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology
5 credits
HUM 105: Intercultural Communication
5 credits
MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 136 (Statway Pathway)
5 credits
First Quarter
AHE 140: Sterile Processing/Instrument Technician
10 credits
AHE 152: Essential Skills for the Healthcare Professional
1 credit
Second Quarter
SURG 111: Surgical Lab
6 credits
SURG 113: Surgical Theory I
10 credits
SURG 115: Clinical Observation
2 credits
Third Quarter
SURG 121: Surgical Specialty/Professional Prep
6 credits
SURG 123: Surgical Theory II
8 credits
SURG 125: Clinical Practice I
4 credits
Fourth Quarter
SURG 133: Surgical Theory II
8 credits
SURG 135: Clinical Practice II
10 credits
Total Credits for Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) Degree = 95
Questions about course planning? Contact an Academic Advisor at AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu. In addition, you can contact the Allied Health staff and faculty for help.