PreHealth (A10300ST), Surgical Technology Preparation, AAS

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Purpose

The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education with an emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. Students will complete general education courses that provide a foundation for success in health science programs. Courses provide foundational knowledge needed in the pursuit of diplomas and associate of applied science degrees and successful completion of NAI, Medication Aid and NAII certification result in certification credentials for employment.

The Health Science programs at RCC have a competitive admissions process and do not directly admit students. Students interested in the Surgical Technology program are placed in A10300ST to take required general education courses for competitive admission to the program. Academic advisors will assist you in creating an education plan and timeline for admission so that you may complete your general education courses and know the requirements for the competitive admissions process for your respective health science program.

Admission Requirements and Special Conditions

A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for a prehealth pathway.

Admission into the Surgical Technology program is a competitive process. A minimum grade point average of 2.8 or higher is required in the general education courses.

Special Certifications

Students are eligible to sit for certification exams upon completion of certain courses. Testing Fees may apply.

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
or ACA 122 College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1
BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
HSC 110 - Orientation to Health Careers Credit Hours: 1
MED 120 - Survey of Medical Term Credit Hours: 2
NAS 101 - Nurse Aide I Credit Hours: 6
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 15 or 16 | Lab Hours 7 or 9 | Clinical Hours 3 | Credit Hours 20

Second Semester (Spring)

BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 152 Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 4

or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4

Class Hours 11 or 12 | Lab Hours 5 | Credit Hours 13 or 14

Third Semester (Fall)

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
or CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy Credit Hours: 2
NAS 102 - Nurse Aide II Credit Hours: 6
NAS 107 - Medication Aide Class Credit Hours: 1

Class Hours 4 or 5 | Lab Hours 6 | Clinical Hours 6 | Credit Hours 9 or 10

Total Credit Hours 42-44

Other Major Hours (21-22 SHC)

Other Major Hours (21 – 22) – These hours must be approved by the Director of Records and Registration prior to enrolling in courses other than those listed above. Students not realizing progress toward a health science credential will be assisted by an academic advisor in exploring other degree options.

Total (64-65 SHC)

Additional Curriculum Notes

The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , MUS 110 , MUS 112 , ENG 231 , ENG 232 , ENG 241 , ENG 242 , PHI 215 or PHI 240 . Students may not take an introductory foreign language to fulfill the Humanities/Fine Arts requirement.
For the Surgical Technology program, a GPA of 2.8 or higher is required and calculation will be based upon grades earned in the following courses: BIO 168, BIO 169, ENG 111, PSY 150. Students may earn points for admission based upon final course grades in HSC 110, MAT 143, MAT 152 or MAT 171, and MED 120.