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Health Science: Surgical Technology Option

Health Science: Surgical Technology Option

This selective associate degree program will prepare students for a career in Surgical Technology. Surgical Technologists are an integral part of the operating room team. They prepare sterile instruments and supplies needed for procedures. The Surgical Technologist remains throughout the surgery passing the necessary items needed.

Applications to the Surgical Technology program are due February 28

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Info Sessions
Meta Major:
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Degree/Certificate:
Code Course Credits
Spring I
ENG-101 English Composition I 1 3
BIO-117 Basic Anatomy & Physiology I 4
HIT-120 Medical Terminology 3
MTH-… Mathematics General Education Elective 11 3
    13
Summer I
BIO-118 Basic Anatomy and Physiology II 2 4
HPE-181 Basic Life Support C-AHA 1
SPE-102 Public Speaking 3
    8
Fall I
BIO-121 Basic Microbiology 4
SRG-102 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology 4 6
SRG-113 Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist 3 2
    12
Code Course Credits
Spring II
HIT-134 Basic Pathophysiology 5 3
SRG-112 Surgical Procedures I 6 4
SRG-118 Clinical Rotation I 7 6
    13
Summer II
SRG-212 Surgical Procedures II 8 3
SRG-218 Clinical Rotation II 9 6
SRG-220 Surgical Technology Capstone 10 2
ELECTIVE Diversity – Humanities General Education Elective 3
    14
  Total Minimum Credits 60
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2 Prerequisite: BIO-117
3 Prerequisite: ENG-101, HIT-120, BIO-117; Co-requisite: SRG-102
4 Prerequisite: ENG-101, HIT-120, BIO-117; Admission into program
5 Prerequisite: HIT-120 and BIO-103 or BIO-117 or BIO-211
6 Prerequisite: SRG-102
7 Prerequisite: BIO-117, BIO-118, BIO-121, HIT-120, HIT-132, SRG-102; Co-requisite: HIT-134 and SRG-112
8 Prerequisite: SRG-112
9 Prerequisite: SRG-118
10 Prerequisite: SRG-102, SRG-112, SRG-118; Co-requisites: SRG-212, SRG-218
11 Must test into College level MTH or complete all appropriate prerequisites

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
  2. Integrate knowledge of human anatomy, pharmacology, microbiology, surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate successful performance of invasive and diagnostic procedures.
  3. Effectively participate in various surgical procedures through suitable selection of instrumentation and supplies promoting effective patient care.
  4. Successfully prepare for the certification examination and employment in the surgical technology field.

Surgical Technology Minimum Expectations Statement

Program Information

  1. Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all required courses and maintain an overall minimum GPA of 2.5.
  2. Clinical rotations are conducted during the daytime. The Director assigns students to specific locations. Students must obtain a minimum of 600 hours and a specific number of surgical procedures to satisfy program completion and eligibility for the national certification examination.

Employment Opportunities

  • Operating rooms in general and specialty hospitals
  • Outpatient surgical centers
  • Labor and delivery suites
  • Hospital instrument processing departments

Special Admission Requirements

  1. Complete prerequisites ENG-101, BIO-117 and MTH GE ELECT.
  2. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  3. Attend a minimum of one (1) information session. Dates will be available from program representative and on the website.
  4. Apply to the Surgical Tech. Program.

Clinical Case Requirement and Scrub Role

The Surgical Technology Program at Camden County College is pleased to provide the following Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Examination Program Data that demonstrates the quality and success of our program.

8/1/22 – 7/31/23

  • Number of Graduates taking the exam: 5
  • Number of Graduates passing the exam: 5
  • CST 1st time pass rate: 80%
  • Overall subsequent pass rate: 100%
8/1/23 – 7/31/24

  • Number of Graduates taking the exam: 11
  • Graduates placed in field: 11 CST
  • CST 1st time pass rate: 27.2%
  • Overall subsequent pass rate: 91%*

* includes CST, Tech-C.

8/1/24-7/31/25

  • Number of Graduates taking the exam: pending
  • Graduates placed in the field: 12
  • Number of Graduates failing the exam: pending
  • CST 1st time pass rate: pending

**Program received initial accreditation on September 16, 2022**
ARC/STSA Threshold: 100% participation rate and 70% pass rate

Transfer Opportunities

Contact Persons

Wendy Witzel MS, DPT, CST
Program Director-Surgical Technology program
856-227-7200 ext. 4638
email: wwitzel@camdencc.edu

Latasha Dyer, Secretary
856-227-7200 ext. 4247
email: LDyer@camdencc.edu

The Surgical Technology Program is fully accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Additional information can be obtained by contacting this organization directly at:
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

9355-113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350

Email: mail@caahep.org

Additional information

CIP Code

51.0000
Program Code

SRG.AAS

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