Catawba Valley Community College 2550 Hwy 70 SE Hickory, NC 28602 phone:(828)327-7000, Surgical Technolgy
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Curriculum Requirements

What is the class schedule /length for the ST Program?

Students are expected to participate in classroom, lab, and clinical (hospital) experience. The entire program consists of three continuous semesters. Students start in August and graduate the following August.

Fall Semester:

ENG 111-Expository Writing
BIO 163- Basic Anatomy & Physiology - (BIO 168 & 169 is accepted courses substitution)
SUR 110-Intro. to Surgical Technology
SUR 111- Perioperative Patient Care

Spring Semester:

PSY 150- General Psychology
BIO 175- General Microbiology - (BIO 275 is accepted course substitution)
SUR 122- Surgical Procedures I
SUR 123- Clinical Practice I

Summer Semester:

SUR 134- Surgical Procedures II
SUR 135- Clinical Practice II
SUR 137- Professional Success Prep.

It is highly recommended to complete as many of the required general education classes prior to admission into the program.

 

 

 

 
 
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