The information below applies to students entering the program in fall 2019. Current students - log in to BHCC Self-Service to review the most accurate program requirements for your catalog year, or contact LifeMap/Advising for more information. Prospective students - go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.
To be a competitive candidate it is recommend that applicants complete with a grade C or higher ENG 111 – College Writing I, PSY 101 – Principles of Psychology, BIO 108 – Human Biology w/lab or BIO 203 & BIO 204 – Anatomy & physiology I & II w/lab prior to applying.
As a prerequisite for a clinical placement or internship this program requires that all students must undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information regarding the College’s CORI/SORI check process, please contact the College CORI/SORI Officer at 617-228-2193 or visit https://www.bhcc.edu/studentcentral/academicrecords/coriandsorichecks/
Semester 1 Fall
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
SGT-105Surgical Technology I
5
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Surgical Technology program and pre/co-requisite of NHP-180
NHP-180Medical Terminology
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
SGT-115Asepsis for Surgical Technology
2
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program
PMT-103Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist I
1
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program
BIO-108Human Biology/Lab
4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: ENG-095 and MAT-093 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
PSY-101Principles of Psychology
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: ESL098 or RDG095 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
The Surgical Technology Program has a Fall semester start date.
Students must earn a grade of B- or better in all Surgical Technology (SGT) courses for progression in the program.
Semester 2 Spring
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
SGT-106Surgical Technology II
8
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: BIO-108 and SGT-105
PMT-105Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist II
1
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisite: PMT-103
PSY-213Human Growth and Development
3
Prerequisite: PSY-101
ENG-111College Writing I
3
Prerequisites: ENG095 and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
Students must earn a grade of B- or better in all Surgical Technology (SGT) courses for progression in the program.
Semester 3
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
SGT-107Surgical Technology III
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisite: SGT-106 and PMT-105 and PSY-213
SGT-116Surgical Seminar
4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: SGT-106 and PSY-213
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
Students must earn a grade of B- or better in all Surgical Technology (SGT) courses for progression in the program.
Apply for graduation.
Last Modified Date: April 22, 2019
Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:
Assist the operative team during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of surgery.
Prepare equipment and supplies for use during surgery.
Function as “first scrub” on most surgical procedures.
Career Outlook
Graduates of this program qualify for surgical technologist positions in hospitals. The prospect for jobs is very good at the present time as the cost of health care rises. Graduates of the program qualify to take the national certification exam at the end of the program.
