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Surgical Technology A.A.S. (51.0909) Uvalde Campus


Faculty and Staff

A Mondragon
Armando Mondragon
Division Chair,
Applied Sciences
Email
(830) 758-4106
(830) 591-7274
J Estrada
Judy F. Estrada
Division Chair,
Applied Sciences

Email
(830) 591-7288
A Flores
Aldo Ray Flores
Program Director
Email
(830) 591-7289

Purpose

The Surgical Technology Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a competent Surgical Technologist in the cognitive, psycho-motor, and affective learning domains to enter the profession.  The surgical technology student will demonstrate the following:
 
  1. Knowledge and practice of basic patient-care concepts.
  2. Application of aseptic technique in the operating room.
  3. Perform tasks in the first scrub, second scrub, and non-sterile roles to include and not limited to transporting patients, patient positioning, skin prep, case preparation, surgical draping, surgical assisting, holding retractors, passing instruments, passing suture, preparing medications, performing counts, tissue/specimen management, applying dressings, disinfection, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments/equipment.
  4. Responsible behavior as a health care professional.

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the Surgical Technology Program through the regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section) and program specific requirements. Students will receive an A.A.S. degree upon satisfactory completion of the program of study and upon making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section). Students who wish to pursue the A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements.

Application Process

  1. Fulfill admission requirements and be admitted to SWTJC
  2. Must have high school diploma/GED
  3. Must hold a valid social security card
  4. Must hold a State issued I.D. card or a driver’s license (DL). Name registered on State issued ID or DL must match name as listed on social security card.
  5. Evidence of required immunizations in writing, as required by the Texas Department of Health
  6. Pass a criminal background check. Students with any criminal conviction/pending cases will meet with the Program Director to discuss acceptance into the program.
  7. Pass drug screen. Students need to show a valid/current prescription for some medications.
  8. Health insurance and Needle Stick Insurance is highly recommended. SWTJC will supply insurance during clinicals.

*Cost of immunizations, drug screen, security background check, and health insurance are not covered by SWTJC. Additional health insurance will be made available during clinicals.
*Clinical institutions may need other immunizations.
*There are medical and religious exemptions for COVID vaccination, it will be up to the clinical institution whether to accept or deny a student’s exemption.
*Clinic sites can request a new drug screen(s) and background check(s) before starting/during clinicals.

Surgical Technology Specific Admission Requirements/Process

  1. Applicants must attend a Surgical Technology Program Information Session
  2. Complete a questionnaire and turn into Program Director;
  3. Complete a resume and turn into Program Director
  4. Complete medical exam and turn in medical exam form to Program Director
  5. Clinical and Immunization Acknowledgement Form
  6. Pregnancy Policy
  7. Health Insurance/Needle Stick Insurance is recommended
  8. Pass a criminal background check
  9. Pass drug screen. Students need to show a valid/current prescription for some medications
  10. Interview with Program Director
Surgical Technology Program Information Session will be on the 1st Thursday starting in May 2024 thru July 2024.  The program director and academic advisors will review all applications to make sure all forms have been received, are properly completed, and minimum requirements met.  Students will be accepted based on completion of required academic courses, GPA, questionnaire, resume, immunization requirements, results of criminal background check, drug screen, and medical clearance.  Applicants that do not pass background check and/or drug screen will not be accepted into the surgical technology program.
Applicants will be notified by the program director if they are selected or not selected for the surgical technology program.  Applicants not selected but who meet standards will be placed on a replacement list.  
*Cost of immunizations, drug screen, and security background check are not covered by SWTJC
*Clinical institutions will require the Covid vaccination to gain privileges to the hospital.  Other immunizations not listed on Clinical and Immunization Acknowledgement Form may be required.  
*There are medical and religious exemptions for Covid vaccination, it will be up to the clinical institution whether to accept or deny a student’s exemption
*Clinic sites can request a new drug screen(s) and background check(s) before starting/during clinicals
Student must have the following qualities:
  1. Physical stamina – stand, bend stoop for extended periods of time (up to 6-8 hours) with no/minimal breaks
  2. Exhibit manual dexterity and fine motor skills in both hands
  3. Able to lift 20 lbs.
  4. Effective communication skills
  5. Hear and understand muffled communication
  6. Function without an allergic reaction to an environment with substantial latex exposure
  7. No active skin conditions, i.e., psoriasis, eczema
  8. Ability to accept constructive criticism and show behavioral change
  9. Empathy

Additional Costs:

  1. Textbooks
  2. AST Gold Bundle (includes cost of certification exam and AST membership for one year)
  3. Board Vitals
  4. Trajecsys
  5. Uniform scrubs X 3 sets (top and bottom) Color will be specified by the program
  6. Lab Coat
  7. White sneakers or nursing shoes
  8. Graduation cap, gown, and diploma

 


Program of Study

Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree add
Surgical Technology Program of Study Associate of Applied Science
General Education Courses Credit
Social & Behavioral Sciences 3
Humanities & Fine Arts 3
Mathematics & Science 11
Other 3
Total General Education Courses 20
Technical Education Courses 40
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. 60

Program of Study

First Year

Fall Semester

Surgical Technology Program of Study Associate of Applied Science First Year Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I 3
PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics 3
BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology (Lecture & Lab) 4
Total 13

Spring Semester

Surgical Technology Program of Study Associate of Applied Science First Year Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
SRGT 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology 4
PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3
BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors 4
SRGT 1244 Technological Sciences for the
Surgical Technologist 2
Total 13

Summer Session

Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science Program of Study Summer Session
Course Number Title Credit
SRGT 1509 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts
and Techniques 5
SRGT 1491 Special Topics in Surgical/Operating
Room Technician 4
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics 3
Total 12

Second Year

Fall Semester

Surgical Technology Program of Study Associate of Applied Science Second Year Fall Semester
Course Number Title Credit
SRGT 1541 Surgical Procedures 5
SRGT 1461 Clinical - Surgical Technology
/Technologist 4
SRGT 2130 Professional Readiness 1
Total  10

Spring Semester

Surgical Technology Program of Study Associate of Applied Science Second Year Spring Semester
Course Number Title Credit
SRGT 1542 Surgical Procedures II 5
SRGT 25621 Clinical - Surgical Technology
/Technologist 5
SRGT 2230 Professional Readiness 2
Total 12
Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. 60

Notes:

  1. Capstone course that combines the student's learning experiences.

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