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) (pdf) or Certificate (pdf) in Surgical Technology.
Program Prerequisites
AHE 168: Medical Terminology
5 credits (Must have been completed within the past 5 years)
BIOL 128: Survey of Human Anatomy & Physiology
5 credits (Must have been completed within the past 5 years)
ENGL& 101: English Composition
5 credits
PSYC& 100 or PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology
5 credits
Complete MATH 098, MATH 088, or MATH 092 (Statway path) or a higher level math course; OR test into a higher level math course.
Please note that for the AAS-T you will need to complete either of the statistic courses—MATH&146 or MATH 136. MATH 136 as part of the Statway pathway requires completion of MATH 092 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. MATH&146 requires completion of MATH 098 or MATH 088 with a grade of 2.5 or higher OR testing into a higher level math course. You will also need to complete HUM 105 for the AAS-T.
First Quarter
AHE 140: Central Supply/Instrument Technician
10 credits
AHE 126: Essential Skills for the Healthcare Professional
2 credits
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 Certificate = 86
Total Credits for Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) Degree = 96
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.