Surgical Technology, CST Pathway to AAS (SGTP.AAS)

The Surgical Technology, CST Pathway to AAS program provides students with the opportunity to further their knowledge and education culminating in an Associate of Applied Science Degree. 

The Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) is in line with the current recommendation of the professional body, the Association of Surgical Technologists, which recommends an AAS degree to work in the field of Surgical Technology. The degree adds to the competitiveness of a Surgical Technologist seeking employment. Many hospitals have a career ladder, which can require an associate’s degree for advancement. An advanced degree furthers the student’s education and rightly positions them for additional education. This course of study incorporates knowledge and principles from the liberal arts with an emphasis on the sciences in theory. 

The Mohave College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727.210.2350, in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138, 303.694.9262, email: info@arcstsa.org

CST Pathway to AAS is a national program with most courses offered online. This program is designed specifically for the practicing Certified Surgical Technologist. Requirements include 62 credit hours for graduation with 31 credits hours transferring for the active Certified Surgical Technologist. For more information concerning the Surgical Technology, CST Pathway to AAS, see the Surgical Technology webpage. 

Requirements for Graduation: Prerequisite and General Education courses accepted with a “C” or better.  SGT (Surgical Technology) courses require a “B” or better.
Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.

BIO 160  will not be accepted in place of BIO 181 , BIO 201 , and BIO 202  for this program.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program students will be able to:

1. Practice within the ethical, professional and legal frameworks of surgical technology practice standards. (Accountabilty) (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
2. Provide safe, efficient environment for patients and O.R. team members. (Safe Care Environment) (2, 3, 4, 6)
3. Utilize communication and interpersonal relationship skills with patients and other members of the health care team, including instructors. (Communication) (1, 2, 3, 4)
4. Exhibit behavioral awareness and management of stressors, both internal and external. (Health Promotion and maintenance) (2, 3, 4)
5. Exhibit behavioral awareness and management of stressors, both internal and external. (Culture) (2, 3, 4)
6. Function cooperatively in a team environment. (Teamwork) (1, 2, 3, 4, 6)
7. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete tasks and attain goals. (Management) (2, 5, 6)