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Nov 22, 2024
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2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Surgical Technology, TC
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My Academic Plan (MAP) - Surgical Technology
Degree: Technical Certificate
Major Code: 4780
Advising: Lita Parton, Program Director, (870) 391-3318, lparton@northark.edu
Advising Center: M184 South Campus, (870) 391-3115
This MAP serves as a guideline to graduate in 3 semesters. The Key Milestones/Prerequisites listed for each semester highlight significant achievements that must be completed in the degree track. Students who do not follow the three semester plan and/or who do not complete identified milestones may jeopardize their financial aid (if applicable) and/or delay graduation. Please refer to the Northark catalog or advisor for any changes or modifications which may have occurred after the publication of this document.
- Program Application Required: Yes
Contact Lita Parton, Program Director (see above)
Academic Preparedness
Northark recognizes the important connection between student success and academic preparedness. Students may be required to complete one or more of the following courses before enrolling in the MAP sequence of courses. Summer and/or intercession courses may be required to graduate within 3 semesters. Developmental course credits earned do not count towards degree completion requirements.
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Surgical Technology
The Surgical Technology Program prepares graduates to function in the operating room as members of the surgical team in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. The curriculum combines classroom and laboratory instruction with actual surgical suite experience. Successful completion of the program prepares the graduate to write the National Certification Examination to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), which is a requirement for graduation from the program.
Possible Prerequisite Courses
Note
Students must complete each required course in the remainder of this MAP with a minimum grade of “C” to obtain this degree.
Required Courses from Pre-Allied Health CP
Students begin in the Pre-Allied Health Certificate of Proficiency (CP). Required courses (R) from Pre-Allied Health CP to be completed prior to program entry include:
Total Credits: 6-11
Fundamentals of A&P is the minimum requirement for this degree. *If A&P I and II are taken, pre-reqs include Fundamentals of Chemistry (waived for HS Chemistry with B or better in both semesters) or General Biology for majors, or Fundamentals of A & P; required for A&P I.
Note
Students who complete the above prerequisites are ready to apply to the Surg Tech Program. Upon written program acceptance, the following courses are taken. SURG courses must be taken in the following sequence:
Grand Total Credits: 37-42
* Require the prerequisite of a “C” or better in CHEM 1004 or CHEM 1214 or CHEM 1415 , a “B” or better in each of two semesters of high school chemistry or General Biology for majors or Fundamentals of A & P.
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