Academic Programs

Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

Locations:

Luverne Center - Main Site (F2F On-campus Lecture/Lab)

Granite Falls-Distance Education Site (On-campus Interative

Zoom Lecture and F2F Lab)

Links to:

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.

Students are required to be certified in CPR/BLS to participate in clinical rotations

COURSE #	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
BIOL 1115	Human Biology	3
SURG 1140	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

Notes:
Updated: pp 3/4/2024