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Surgical Technology, AAS

Mohawk Valley Community College · Utica, NY

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Program
Award
AAS
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Total credits (published)
64
Catalog edition
College Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This program prepares individuals for work as entry level Surgical Technician / Technologist. Graduates will work in operating room suites assisting in the preparation of supplies and in the delivery of care to the surgical patient. Just prior to graduation, student will take a national test through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). The NBSTSA credential of certification of surgical technologists (CST) is recognized in all states including NY and PA. Students will also have the opportunity to become certified as a Sterilization Processing Technician.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193283
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193283_0873dd14
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

First Semester

7 items
  1. CF 100
    College Foundations Seminar
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  2. EN 101
    As published: “English 1: Composition”
    3
  3. HM 100
    Medical Terminology for Health Professionals
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. MA 108
    Concepts in Mathematics
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  5. PY 101
    As published: “Introduction to General Psychology”
    3
  6. ST 120
    Surgical Instrumentation
    Not resolved to a course
    2
  7. ST 121
    Surgical Technology Seminar
    Not resolved to a course
    2

Second Semester

4 items
  1. BI 216
    Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. ST 130
    Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. ST 131
    Fundamentals of Surgical Technology
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. ST 220
    Sterile Processing Clinical Practice
    Not resolved to a course
    6

Third Semester

4 items
  1. BI 217
    Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. EN 102
    As published: “English 2: Ideas and Values in Literature”
    3
  3. ST 140
    Surgical Technology Skills & Procedures 1
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. ST 230
    Surgical Technology Clinical Practice 1
    Not resolved to a course
    6

Fourth Semester

4 items
  1. BI 209
    Basic Pathophysiology
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  2. ST 109
    Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist
    Not resolved to a course
    2
  3. ST 141
    Surgical Technology Skills & Procedures 2
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. ST 240
    Surgical Technology Clinical Practice 2
    Not resolved to a course
    7

Note

5 items
  1. HM 100
    Medical Terminology for Health Professionals
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  2. ST 120
    Surgical Instrumentation
    Not resolved to a course
    2
  3. ST 130
    Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. ST 109
    Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist
    Not resolved to a course
    2
  5. BI 209
    Basic Pathophysiology
    Not resolved to a course
    3

Recommendation

2 items
  1. High school chemistry with lab component or its equivalent (Regents score of 70 or higher or high school score of 70 or higher within 10 years of admission to the Surgical Technology Program.)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. High school biology or its equivalent is recommended.
    Not resolved to a course

Prerequisites

6 items
  1. High school diploma or its equivalent.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. An appropriate MVCC Mathematics Placement test result.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Proof of current Health Care Provider CPR certification must be on file from the American Heart Association.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. The Health Physical Assessment form must be completed and on file by August 1 for Fall admission and by November 1 for Spring clinical placement.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Prerequisites taken at MVCC or at other institutions must have aminimum grade of “C” (70) within the last 7 years.
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Schedule an appointment with the School of Health Sciences. Call 315-792-5499 for an appointment.
    Not resolved to a course

Other Requirements

10 items
  1. Professional liability and accident insurance, available through the College, is required and payable at registration.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the assigned health care agency for externships.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Health Care Provider CPR must be kept current while attending the program.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. A dress code exists and identified items (protective eyewear, picture ID, “sturdy” shoes and support hose) are required before entering ST 131 - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology . Students are required to purchase “scrubs.”
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Minimum grade of “C” (70) required in all program courses.
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible to graduate from this program.
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Graduation from the Surgical Technology program does not guarantee national certification at this time.
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions in their field. Students who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the dean’s office of their intended academic program.
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Students unable to complete Surgical Technology Program coursework at MVCC may face barriers to completion, credentialing or employment; therefore, it is highly recommended for these students to meet with the Dean of Health Sciences to discuss implications.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. If a student relocates to a state in which the institution does not have approval to operate prior to program completion it may adversely impact the student’s ability to complete the program orgain in-field employment.
    Not resolved to a course

Program Goals

5 items
  1. To provide students with the skills they need for employment in a perioperative setting as a Surgical Technician/Technologist
    Not resolved to a course
  2. To provide students with the skills necessary to interact effectively with members of the surgical team in the perioperative setting
    Not resolved to a course
  3. To provide students with the knowledge of the legal and ethical codes pertaining the perioperative setting as a Surgical Technician/Technologist
    Not resolved to a course
  4. To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy
    Not resolved to a course
  5. To provide students the knowledge for entry level work in a sterile processing environment
    Not resolved to a course

Gainful Employment Information

0 items
    Source. Mohawk Valley Community College, catalog College Catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.mvcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=3&poid=321&returnto=235. Captured page pages/0097.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.