When an operating room swings into action, surgical technologists are standing by, an important part of the team trained to ensure successful patient outcomes. The Surgical Technology Program at Amarillo College is designed to prepare students for this challenging career in one year. The program adheres to the standards developed by the American College of Surgeons, the American Hospital Association, the Association of Surgical Technologists, and the Association of Operating Room Nurses. The AC program is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel, surgical technologists assist by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. Surgical technologists assemble the sterile and non-sterile equipment, check to ensure it all is working properly, and make adjustments as necessary. As a surgical technologist you also will help prepare patients for surgery.
Fall Semester |
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SRGT 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology |
4 hrs |
SRGT 1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques |
4 hrs |
SRGT 1261 Clinical I |
2 hrs |
2nd Spring Semester |
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SRGT 1441 Surgical Procedures I |
4 hrs |
SRGT 1442 Surgical Procedures II |
4 hrs |
SRGT 2461 Clinical II |
4 hrs |
2nd Summer Semester |
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SRGT 2130 Professional Readiness |
1 hrs |
SRGT 2360 Clinical III |
3 hrs |
First Semester |
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ENGL 1301 - Composition I |
3 hrs |
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology |
3 hrs |
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 hrs |
Math 1314- College Algebra |
3 hrs |
Second Semester |
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Language, Philosophy & Culture or Creative Arts |
3 hrs |
BIOL 2402- Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 hrs |
HITT 1305- Medical Terminology I |
3 hrs |
BCIS 1305- Business Computer Applications |
3 hrs |
Summer Semester |
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BIOL 2420- Microbiology for Non- Science Majors |
4 hrs |
PHED 1 hour |
1 hrs |
2nd Fall Semester |
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SRGT 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology |
4 hrs |
SRGT 1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques |
4 hrs |
SRGT 1261 Clinical I |
2 hrs |
SPCH 1318- Interpersonal Communication |
3 hrs |
2nd Spring Semester |
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SRGT 1441 Surgical Procedures I |
4 hrs |
SRGT 1442 Surgical Procedures II |
4 hrs |
SRGT 2461 Clinical II |
4 hrs |
2nd Summer Semester |
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SRGT 2130 Professional Readiness |
1 hrs |
SRGT 2360 Clinical III |
3 hrs |