Academic Map
Upon completion of the program, students are required to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) exam. This must be completed prior to graduation.
Pre-Professional Coursework
(Must be completed prior to entry into the program.)
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Course Code
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Course Name
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Credit Hours
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MOTR
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BIO205
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Human Anatomy
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4
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 MOTR LIFS150LAP
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BIO206
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^Microbiology
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4
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BIO209
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^Physiology
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4
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MOTR LIFS150LP
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HSC171
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Medical Terminology
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3
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LAL101
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^Composition I
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3
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MOTR ENGL100
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MTH140 or higher
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^College Algebra or higher
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3
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MOTR MATH130
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Total Semester Credit Hours:
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21
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1st Semester (Fall)
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Course Code
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Course Name
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Credit Hours
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MOTR
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SRG100
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Introduction to Surgical Technology
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6
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SRG110
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Patient Care & Safety
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6
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SRG115
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Instruments
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3
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SRG120
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Clinical I
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1
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Total Semester Credit Hours:
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16
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2nd Semester (Spring)
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Course Code
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Course Name
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Credit Hours
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MOTR
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SRG210
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Surgical Procedures
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10
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SRG220
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Clinical II
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6
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Total Semester Credit Hours:
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16
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Summer Semester
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Course Code
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Course Name
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Credit Hours
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MOTR
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HST105 or
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American History to 1865 or
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3
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MOTR HIST101
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HST106 or
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American History from 1865 or
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MOTR HIST102
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PSC105
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Introduction to American Government
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MOTR POSC101
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SRG230
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Advanced Practicum
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4
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SRG240
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Certification Review Course
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2
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Total Semester Credit Hours:
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9
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Minimum Required Hours for Degree 62
Students must maintain a letter grade of “C” or above in all required courses to enter and continue the Surgical Technology Program.
Prior to clinical experience, a physical examination, urine drug screen, documentation of immunizations, and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course are required.
^Please refer to the course descriptions for pre/co-requisite and placement information. You can only register for these courses if you have met the prerequisite, placed into the course and/or enroll in the co-requisite course(s).
This academic map is not a contract, either expressed or implied, between MACC and the student, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to meet the academic objectives of the college. MACC specifically reserves the right to modify, delete, or add to any academic map at any time within the student’s period of study at the college.