UM-COT Surgical Technology
Program
Associate of Applied Science Degree
AY 2008-09
Surgical Technologists work closely with surgeons,
anethesiologists, and registered nurses in delivering patient care
preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. They function as a scrub technologist, the
sterile member of the surgical team who passes instruments, sutures, and
sponges during surgery. They follow
strict adherence to aseptic techniques, as well as the care, cleaning, and
maintenance of surgical supplies. Their
responsibilities include: preparing the
operating room, instruments, equipment and supplies as well as positioning and
preparing a safe environment for the patient during surgery.
The Surgical Technology program includes anatomy
and physiology, microbiology, introduction to computer use, ethics in health
professions, and specific surgical technology courses related to functioning as
a vital member of the surgical team.
Surgical Technologists belong to a separate
non-nursing profession of highly skilled, credentialed, allied health
professionals who posses specialized education and training specifically for
working as a member of a surgery team.
Surgical Technology students completing the program are encouraged to
take a national certification exam toward being a certified professional.
The UM-COT Surgical Technology Program is a collaborative
program between The University of Montana- COT and Montana Tech- College of
Technology campuses. Students completing
this program will graduate with an AAS degree in Surgical Technology from The
University of Montana- COT.
Students intending to become a surgical
technologist apply to the program through a formal admissions process at the
UM-Missoula College of Technology campus.
Admission to UM-Missoula and to Montana Tech does not guarantee
acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program.
Students planning to study Surgical Technology
need a strong educational health core.
The plan of study includes approximately 16 credits the first fall
semester of attendance. Students admitted
and attending Montana Tech must also be admitted to the UM- COT and have
identified their intended program as Surgical Technology. A current Montana Tech student may use a
photocopy of the MT Tech admission form
Fall
Entry
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1st
Semester 2nd Semester |
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*BIOL |
2016 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
*BIOL |
2026 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
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*HLTH |
0103 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
*PSY |
1000 |
General Psychology |
3 |
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*I.T. |
1416 |
Microcomputer Software |
3 |
**SUR |
101T |
Intro to Safe Patient Care |
3 |
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*COMM |
1046 |
English Composition |
3 |
***SUR |
102T |
Surgical Procedures Lab I |
2 |
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*MATH |
1056 |
College Algebra |
3 |
**SUR |
154T |
Surgical Pharmacology |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
**SCN |
195 |
Microbiology for Surg Tech |
3 |
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Total |
18 |
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3rd Semester
4th Semester |
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**SUR |
200T |
Operating Room Techniques |
5 |
**SUR |
205T |
Surgical Procedures II |
5 |
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**SUR |
201T |
Surgical Procedures I |
4 |
***SUR |
206T |
Surgical Lab Practicum II |
5 |
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***SUR |
202T |
Surgical Procedures Lab II |
2 |
***SUR |
290T |
Surgical Internship |
5 |
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***SUR |
203T |
Surgical Lab Practicum I |
4 |
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Total |
15 |
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**SUR |
204T |
Ethical Dimensions in Health Prof. |
3 |
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Total |
18 |
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* **Web-based courses are offered through
UM-Missoula ***Hospital |
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Students must contact UM-COT
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