Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Surgical Technology

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SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE

FIRST SEMESTER

ID

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

SUR1100
Fundamentals of Surgical Technology
6
HEA2200
Medical Terminology
3
SCI1100
Anatomy and Physiology I
3
SCI1110
Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
1
ENG1105
Writing and Research
3

SECOND SEMESTER

ID

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

SUR2112
Surgical Techniques
6
SCI2228
Microbiology
3
SCI2100
Anatomy and Physiology II
3
SCI2110
Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
1
ENG2205
Writing Through Literature
3

THIRD SEMESTER

ID

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

SUR2120
Surgical Specialty Intervention Procedures
3
SUR2280
Operating Room Clinical Practicum I
5
SUR2100
Surgical Technology Application and Practice
2
HEA2203
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Services
3
SOC2225
Introduction to Psychology
3

FOURTH SEMESTER

ID

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

SUR2290
Operating Room Clinical Practicum II
5
SUR2292
Surgical Technology Capstone
4
Humanities Elective
3

60 SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Effective for Students Enrolled Fall 2026 and After: The Surgical Technology program at Berkeley College is currently not accredited by any programmatic accrediting agency for Surgical Technology education.

Berkeley College is seeking programmatic accreditation; however, there is no guarantee that accreditation will be granted or achieved within a specific timeframe.

Applicants should understand that graduating from a non-accredited Surgical Technology program may affect eligibility for certain certifications and employment opportunities and that some employers and credentialing organizations may require graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.

Students are encouraged to review certification eligibility requirements and employment expectations within the state(s) where they intend to seek employment.

New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia require individuals to earn the CST-credential before becoming eligible for employment. The College has not made a determination with respect to certification requirements of other states.

This program requires students to take and pass the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - BLS (AHA) exam.

For additional information regarding this program, please visit https://berkeleycollege.edu/academics/undergraduate-degrees/surgical-tech-program/index.html 


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