The Surgical Technology program includes both theory and practical clinical experience designed to prepare the student to pass the national certification exam for surgical technologists. Surgical techs can work in many different specialties in a variety of settings such as hospitals, dental offices, or outpatient clinics. Some of these specialties include Eye, Neuro, OBGYN, Ortho, Plastics and so many more.
Depending on a number of factors some including geographic location graduates can reasonably expect entry level salaries ranging around 54,000 a year.
Due to limited enrolment into the program, we cannot accept everyone that applies. When the perquisites are fulfilled, there is an application process. From there candidates go through an interview process before being accepted into the core program. Once accepted into the program you will receive hand on training and valuable insight in knowledge and skills in sterile and aseptic techniques that is required for your new career.
Name | Melissa Tremont |
Title | Surgical Technology |
Room | N-207 |
Program Area | Surgical Technology |
Phone | 409-944-1445 |
mtremont@gc.edu | |
Admin Support | Elizabeth IIes Ext. 490 |
To be considered for the program, you must complete both the Program Application and the Galveston College Admissions Application.
Prerequisites |
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SCIT | 1307 | Applied Human Anatomy & Phyisology I1 | 3 |
HITT | 1305 | Medical Terminology |
3 |
HPPS | 1201 | Introduction to Health Professions | 2 |
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Total: |
8 |
First Year - First Semester (Summer) |
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SRGT |
1505 | Introduction to Surgical Tech | 5 |
SRGT | 1509 | Fund of Perioperative Concepts | 5 |
SRGT | 1260 | Clinical I | 2 |
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Total: |
12 |
First Year - Second Semester (Fall) |
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SRGT | 1541 | Surgical Procedures I | 5 |
SRGT | 1461 | Clinical II | 4 |
HPPS | 2300 | Pharmacology for Health Professions | 3 |
HPPS | 2201 | Pathophysiology | 2 |
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Total: |
14 |
First Year - Third Semester (Spring) |
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SRGT | 1542 | Surgical Procedures II | 5 |
SRGT | 1562 | Clinical III* | 5 |
SRGT | 2130 | Professional Readiness | 1 |
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Total: |
11 |
Second Year - First Semester (Fall) |
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ENGL | 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
Creative Art2 or Language, Philosophy, & Culture2 | 3 | ||
Speech Elective | 3 | ||
Social & Behavioral Science Elective2 | 3 | ||
MATH2 or Life & Physical Science Elective2 | 3 | ||
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Total: |
15 |
Total Semester Credit Hours in Program: |
60 |
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1Students may substitute completion of BIOL 2401 & BIOL 2402 with a grade of “C” or better and no more than 5 years old for SCIT 1307 2Select from courses listed in Galveston College’s Core Curriculum section in the current catalog. * Identifies Capstone course Underline - Identifies course to meet general education requirements for AAS Degree. |
Cohort Year | CST Exam Rates | Percentage |
2020 | 4/5 | 80% |
2021 | 6/6 | 100% |
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact the ARC/STSA
6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite#110
Littleton, CO. 80120
303-694-9262
info@arcstsa.org
Questions? Contact Us.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
info@gc.edu
409-944-4242
409-944-1500