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.

Class Schedule