Associate Degree Surgical Technology • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 68
Colleague Code: AAS.ADST
Curriculum Code: SGT 101
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: BIO 175, SGT 101
Second Semester: BIO 176, SGT 105, SGT 108, SGT 112, BIO 220
Third Semester: EGL 101, SGT 200, SGT 201, PSY 101, CMN 101
Fourth Semester: EGL 102, SGT 202, SGT 203
Fifth Semester: POS 101 or POS 201, SGT 204, SGT 205 SOC 101
Program Information:
- This program is designed for students interested in becoming surgical technologists.
- Career cluster includes certified surgical technologists in hospital operating rooms, delivery rooms, ambulatory care centers, physician offices and central sterilizing departments. A number are employed as instructors and directors of surgical technology programs.
- All surgical technology students must earn a C or higher in courses with a prefix of HLT, BIO and SGT. Students who fail to achieve a C in any of these courses will be dismissed from the program. Students have the right to reapply for admission to the program based on program admission committee action and space availability. In the case of readmission, credit will be allowed for courses previously completed with a grade of C or higher. Only one re-admission is allowed.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
- The first semester of the program begins in June.
- This course is conducted on a limited-enrollment basis. Admission to this program involves additional procedures.
For Program Information Contact:
Health Professions Department at 217.786.2449 or 217.786.2913 or see a health professions advisor.
Admission to the Program:
- Submit the LLCC admission worksheet.
- Be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate (submit high school transcripts and/or proof of GED).
- Have a composite score ACT of 19 or higher. Have the ACT test results sent to the LLCC Admissions and Records Office. If the test is needed, call the Office of Placement and Testing at 217.786.2211.
- Take the LLCC placement test and demonstrate placement out of MAT 082. If this ability is not demonstrated, the courses of MAT 081 and MAT 082 must be successfully completed before entering the program.
- Take the LLCC placement test and demonstrate placement out of EGL 099. If the ability is not demonstrated, the courses of EGL 098 and/or EGL 099 must be successfully completed.
- Take the LLCC placement test and demonstrate placement out of RDG 099. If the ability is not demonstrated, the courses of RDG 098 and/or RDG 099 must be successfully completed.
- Complete HLT 109 with a minimum grade of C before admission.
- Complete the prerequisites for BIO 175.
- Attend and show proof of attendance to the informational session.
- Submit the Surgical Technology Application.
- Have a 2.5 GPA or higher for all previous college courses.
- Send all high school and college transcripts to: Admissions and Records Office, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, P.O. Box 19256, Springfield, IL 62794-9256.
- Give evidence of satisfactory physical and emotional health required of practitioners to carry out the tasks of this occupation.
Required General Education Courses (30 credits)
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 credits |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 credits |
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Microbiology |
4 credits |
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Public Speaking Fundamentals |
3 credits |
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 credits |
Required Program Courses (38 credits)
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Introduction to Surgical Technology |
3 credits |
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Principles of Asepsis |
2 credits |
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Pharmacology for the Surgical Tech |
2 credits |
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Practices of Surgical Technology |
8 credits |
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Surgical Procedures I |
4 credits |
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Clinical Internship I |
5 credits |
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Surgical Procedures II |
3 credits |
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Clinical Internship II |
2 credits |
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Surgical Procedures III |
4 credits |
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Clinical Internship III |
5 credits |