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Undergraduate Certificate in Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technologist is an important member of the patient care team, responsible for a wide variety of duties, including preparing the patient for surgery, assisting the surgeon and other operating room personnel, and participating in specialty procedures outside of the operating room. The Surgical Technology undergraduate certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to participate effectively in the perioperative environment.

Coursework includes an emphasis on the biological sciences, pharmacology, operating room technique and professional conduct. A wide variety of surgical experiences is obtained at local hospitals and surgical facilities.
Upon completion of the 16-month program, the students receive an undergraduate certificate with 46 semester hours of undergraduate semester credit. Upon graduation, students are eligible to begin work and take the Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) national certification exam.

Students in Surgical Technology must be able to perform under pressure in stressful and emergency situations, demonstrate manual dexterity, physical stamina required to stand for long periods of time, and lift heavy equipment. They must be able to prioritize work quickly and accurately. They must be able to relate well in a team and demonstrate care of the surgical patient.



Location

Twin Cities

Admissions Contact

Faith Seim
(612) 238-4520

Admissions
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs
2500 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
tc-admission@smumn.edu
Phone: Toll Free at (866) 437-2788 or (612)728-5100


 Course Information
    Semester One 10 cr.
    ST 105 Medical terminology 1 cr./15        hrs.
    ST 110 Anatomy and Physiology 5 cr./75 hrs.
    ST 115 Introduction to Surgical Technology 3 cr./45 hrs.
    ST 120 Health Care Ethics 1 cr./15 hrs.
    Semester Two 14 cr.
    ST 150 Microbiology and Wound Healing 3 cr./45 hrs.
    ST 160 Pharmacology 4 cr./60 hrs.
    ST 170 Operating Room Principles I 3 cr./45 hrs.
    ST 171 Operating Room Application I 4 cr./45 hrs.
    Semester Three 9 cr.
    ST 250 Operating Room Principles III 3 cr./15 hrs.
    ST 251 Operating Room Application II 6 cr./90 hrs.
    Semester Four 10 cr.
    ST 270 Clinical Practicum I 5 cr./250 hrs.
    ST 280 Clinical Practicum II 5 cr./250 hrs.
    Total 46 cr.
  • ST105 Medical Terminology (1)
  • ST110 Anatomy and Physiology (5)
  • ST115 Introduction to Surgical Technology (3)
  • ST120 Health Care Ethics (1)
  • ST150 Microbiology and Wound Healing (1)
  • ST160 Pharmacology (4)
  • ST170 Operating Room Principles I (3)
  • ST171 Operating Room Application I (4)
  • ST250 Operating Room Principles II (6)
  • ST251 Operating Room Application II (6)
  • ST270 Clinical Practicum I (5)
  • ST280 Clinical Practicum II (5)


Program Staff
TC - Surgical Technology, TC - Surgical Technology - Director, TC - Surgical Technology Program - Program Director
TC - Health Care Technical Skills - Instructor, TC - Surgical Technology Program - Clinical Coordinator