The Surgical Technology Program at BaltimoreC ity Community College (BCCC) is designed to prepare students to become integral members of the surgical team. Surgical Technologists, also known as“scrubs” or “operating room technicians,” work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists,registered nurses and other surgical personnel delivering quality patient care and assuring appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery. The main responsibilities of a surgical technologist include preparing operating rooms and equipment, maintaining a sterile surgical environment, and assisting surgeons during procedures. Students who complete the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification exam offered by the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Students in the Surgical Technology Program will learn to:
· Efficientlyand accurately prepare for and assist with surgical procedures.
· Communicate effectively andpurposefully when interacting with patients and other health care providers.
· Demonstrate behaviors that modelethical, legal and practical standards.
· Remain current in emerging technologies and innovations as they relate to the surgical technologyprofession.
Surgical Technology Program graduates are eligible for employment in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics and veterinary hospitals. The median annual income of Surgical Technologists in 2008 was $38,740, with the median 50 percent earning between $32,490 and $46,910 annually.
Graduates of the Surgical Technology Program will earn an Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology.
Always check with an advisor to determine what courses to take. All BCCC students must meet the College’s computer literacy requirement in order to receive a degree or certificate. All students are required to complete the PRE 100 course within the first six credits. PRE 100 is an academic achievement preparation course earning one credit. The following is a list of courses, in sequential order by semester.
SurgicalTechnology (Associate of Applied Science)
Prerequisites
| Courses | Credits |
| PRE 100: Preparation for academic Achievement | 1 |
| ENG 100: English Writing | 3 |
| MAT 107: Statistics or MAT 128: Precalculus | 3 or 4 |
| SP 101: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| BIO 101: General Biology | 3 |
Additional Courses
| Course | Credits |
| AH 130: Medical terminology | 3 |
| BIO 111: Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SGT 101: Surgical Instrumentation | 3 |
| AH 230: Study of Disease Process | 3 |
| BIO 112: Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| SGT 103: Introduction to Surgical Technology | 5 |
| SGT 104: Basic Surgical Procedures | 3 |
| SGT 105: Hospital Clinical II | 5 |
| AH 135: Allied Health Pharmacology | 2 |
| BIO 212: Microbiology | 4 |
| SGT 201: Hospital Clinical II | 4 |
| SGT 205: More Advanced Surgical Procedures | 3 |
| AH 110: Medical Jurisprudence and Ethics | 2 |
| SGT 210 Hospital Clinical III | 4 |
| SGT 215: Advanced and Specialized Procedures | 3 |
| PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Program Total 69 or 70
The Surgical Technology Program is a limited access programwith a maximum acceptance of only 14 students per year. Students must completeprogram prerequisite courses to be eligible to apply for admission into theSurgical Technology Program. Sciences must be completed within 5 years of entryinto the program and must be passed with the grade of “C” or better. A separate application to Baltimore City Community College is also required.
· All students must maintain overall GPA of2.5 or higher.
· All science courses must be completed witha grade of C or better.
· Applications are accepted for Fall entryonly.
· A mandatory 120 surgical cases must becompleted at an approved clinical site prior to graduation.
· All students are required to sit for theNational Certification exam for Surgical Technologists in order to graduate.
For more information, contact:
Andrea Drisdom
Program Coordinator forSurgical Technology
410-462-7756
You may also contactBrittany Henderson of the Admissions Office at 410-462-8309 or by e-mail: brhenderson@bccc.edu.
To apply to BCCC, follow these steps:
1.Submit a completed admissions application with a $10 application fee.
2.Submit a completed Maryland Residency Verification form.
3.Submit appropriate academic credentials to the Admissions Office:
a. Official high school transcript(showing evidence of graduation);
b. GED diploma (with a copy of yourscores);
c. Official college transcript (iftransferring from another college)
4.Take the ACCUPLACER placement test.
5.Participate in New Student Orientation session, either online or in-person.
For general admissionsinformation and assistance, call 410-462-8300.
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue • Baltimore, MD 21215-7807
Phone: 410-462-8300 • TTY: 1-800-735-2258
