Academic Programs
Surgical Technology, A.A.S.
Overview
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to perform general technical support tasks in the operating room before, during and after surgery. Includes pre-operative instruction, handling surgical instruments at the table side, maintaining supply inventory before and during operations, sterilization and cleaning of equipment, maintaining clean and sealed environments, following operating room safety procedures and record-keeping, and working with the surgical team. Students in the Surgical Technology program will undergo a background study as required by Minnesota law.
Locations
Granite Falls, Luverne
Locations:
Luverne Center - Main Site (F2F On-campus Lecture/Lab)
Granite Falls-Distance Education Site (On-campus Interative Zoom Lecture and F2F Lab)
Mayo Clinic – Separate Instructional Site/Rochester Mayo Campus (Mayo employees only)
Students are required to be certified in CPR/BLS to participate in clinical rotations
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| HC 1151 | Body Structure & Function | 3 |
| PSYC 1150 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| HC 1180 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| SURG 1110 | Surgical Microbiology | 2 |
| SURG 1130 | Operating Room Theory | 5 |
| Credits Fall - Year 1 | 15 | |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| HC 2120 | Disease Conditions | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | Composition I | 3 |
| SURG 1120 | Surgical Pharmacology | 2 |
| SURG 1150 | Operating Room Procedures I | 6 |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Credits Spring - Year 1 | 17 | |
| Fall - Year 2 |
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| BIOL 1115 | Human Biology | 3 |
| SURG 1155 | Operating Room Practices | 1 |
| SURG 1151 | Operating Room Procedures II | 4 |
| SURG 1160 | Clinical I | 2 |
| CMST 1103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HC 1290 | Health Care and Society | 1 |
| Credits Fall - Year 2 | 14 | |
| Spring - Year 2 | ||
| SURG 1170 | Clinical II | 12 |
| SURG 1181 | Board Review | 2 |
| Credits Spring - Year 2 | 14 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |