Surgical Technology (HSC.SUR.AAS)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students will integrate learned surgical technology skill and theory with the standards expected of a health care professional. Communicate effectively in all aspects of the position of surgical technologist student, including effective communication with all staff and patient as applicable.
  • Students will integrate learned surgical technology skills with the standards expected for a health care professional and student graduate.
  • Students will successfully complete the comprehensive examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) for the Surgical Technologist that leads to certification (CST) (ARC Requirement)

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
BIO 1511 Life Science 4
or BIO 1530 Biology I: Molecular and Cellular 4
ENG 1510 Composition I 3
  or ENG 1510E Composition I Enhanced 4
  or ENG 1510S Composition I with Support 6
MAT 1125E Math Literacy - Enhanced 4-5
       *or a higher MAT course  
MDA 1103 Medical Terminology 3
PSY 2510 Introduction to Psychology 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  14-15

MILESTONE: Attend a program information session. All required supportive courses must be completed with a Grade of “B” or better. General Education requirements must be completed with a “C” or better.

Year 1 - Winter

Courses   Credits
BIO 1570 Microbiology of Health and Disease 3
ENG 1520 Composition II 3
MDA 1350 Medical Law and Ethics 3
Gen Ed Fine Arts/Humanities 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  12

Year 1 - SUMMER

Courses    Credits
BIO 2630 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
PSY 2510 Introduction to Psychology 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
BIO 2640 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  4

MILSTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor at the Southfield Campus to Apply for admission into SUR.AASX by December 15.  All students who apply will have to attend a record review session with Program Director.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses   Credits
  None  
  TOTAL CREDITS   

MILESTONE: Admission decisions made.

Year 2 - Summer

Courses    Credits
SUR 1500 Pharmacology of Surgical Tech 2
SUR 2410 Foundations of Surgical Technology I 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 3 - Fall

Courses    Credits
SUR 2420 Foundations of Surgical Technology I 6
SUR 2430 Surgical Procedures I 6
SUR 2450 Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  16

Year 3 - Winter

Courses    Credits
SUR 2150 Clinical Practicum I 4
SUR 2350 Clinical Practicum II 4
SUR 2440 Surgical Procedures II 6
  TOTAL CREDITS   14

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for this degree.

Year 3 - Summer

Courses    Credits
SUR 2370 Clinical Practicum III 6
SUR 2460 Capstone and Certificate Preparatory 2
  TOTAL CREDITS  8
TOTAL CREDITS 73-74