Surgical Technology (Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Surgical Technology Description
Sioux City Campus
This degree program is designed for the surgical technology diploma graduate who wants to continue his or her education and receive an associate degree. With the escalating rate of change and increasing complexity of surgical procedures, the associate degree option will provide the student with a broader education basis, which may assist in career advancement.

Admission to the Surgical Technology program requires applicants to meet program specific criteria. Students must meet a predetermined CPT score and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Part-time enrollment is available. Please see an advisor to develop an individual course of study. Students must achieve C (2.0) or above for all program requirements.

Required Classes
Search For Available Classes - First Semester
SDV 108   The College Experience   1
BIO 169   Human Anatomy & Physiology IA w/Lab   4
SUR 127   Intro to Surgical Technology   3
SUR 203   Surgical Techniques   8
SUR 123   Patient Care Concepts   2
Search For Available Classes - Second Semester
BIO 174   Human Anatomy & Physiology IIA w/Lab   4
SUR 228   Surgical Procedures I   6
SUR 229   Surgical Procedures II   3
SUR 525   Surgical Preceptorship   3
SUR 420   Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist   2
PSY 111   Introduction to Psychology   3
Search For Available Classes - Third Semester
BIO 186   Microbiology   4
ENG 105   Composition I   3
SOC 110   Introduction to Sociology   3
   Computer Elective   3
Search For Available Classes - Fourth Semester
BIO 151   Nutrition   3
SPC 112   Public Speaking   3
PHI 105   Introduction to Ethics   3
   Math Elective   3
   General Education Elective   2

   Program Total   66



Advisors
Renee Nemitz, CST, RN, AAS Ext. 1391 Room L307 renee.nemitz@witcc.edu