This suggested plan of study denotes how and through which College the students will take their courses. Please remember this is a University of Montana-Missoula College of Technology degree offered in Billings and that you will only be taking a few classes through MSU Billings and MSU Billings College of Technology. Ultimately your degree will be from the University of Montana-Missoula College of Technology. This suggested plan of study includes information about the origin of the courses involved in the program. This plan also suggests the normal order courses are to be taken. Upon completion of Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of “B” or better and all other required courses with a “C” or better, students will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree from the University of Montana-Missoula College of Technology, Missoula, Montana and are encouraged to take the national examination to become certified. The program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
| Course |
Credits |
*Location |
| Core Courses-Prerequisite to Entering the Surgical Technology Program:
|
| CMP 105 Introduction to Computers and Applications |
3 |
MSU Billings COT |
| BIOL 213/214 Anatomy and Physiology I and lab |
4 |
MSU Billings COT |
| HLTH 150 Health Occupations Terminology I |
3 |
MSU Billings COT |
| MATH 105 Algebra for College Students |
4 |
MSU Billings COT |
| ENGL 150 College Composition |
3 |
MSU Billings |
| Subtotal |
17 |
|
| First Year – Spring
Semester
|
| BIOL 216/217 Anatomy and Physiology II and lab |
4 |
MSU Billings COT |
| PSYC 101 General Psychology |
3 |
MSU Billings COT |
| SUR 101T Introduction to Safe Patient Care |
3 |
UM-M COT Online course |
| SUR 102T Surgical Procedures Lab I |
2 |
Hospitals |
| SUR 154T Surgical Pharmacology |
3 |
UM-M COT Online course |
| SUR 164T Microbiology for the Surgical Technologist |
3 |
UM-M COT Online course |
| Subtotal |
18 |
|
| Second Year – Fall
Semester
|
| SUR 200T Operating Room Techniques |
5 |
UM-M COT Online course |
| SUR 201T Surgical Procedures I |
4 |
UM-M COT Online course |
| SUR 202T Surgical Procedures Lab II |
2 |
Hospitals |
| SUR 203T Surgical Lab Practicum I |
4 |
Hospitals |
| SUR 204 Ethical Dimensions in Health Professions |
3 |
UM-M COT Online course |
| Subtotal |
18 |
|
| Second Year – Spring
Semester
|
| SUR 205T Surgical Procedures II |
5 |
UM-M COT Online course |
| SUR 206T Surgical Lab Practicum II |
5 |
Hospitals |
| SUR 290T Surgical Internship |
5 |
Hospitals |
| Subtotal |
15 |
|
 |
| Total credits required |
68 |
|
*Location
UM-M COT - University of Montana-Missoula College of Technology course
Hospitals - University of Montana College of Technology course
offered at the Billings hospitals
MSU Billings COT - Montana State University Billings College
of Technology courses
MSU Billings MSU Billings senior campus course
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