Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 223501 - Catalog 2025/2026
Dana Bancer, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3747, Dana.Bancer@daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Surgical Technology program is to provide the student with an innovative learning experience preparing the student to be a professional and competent member of the surgical team. The realization of this mission will be the student's successful completion of the program and passing of the national certification examination.
Description:
The program offers the student an opportunity to develop the technical ability, knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in any surgical setting, hospital operating room or free standing healthcare facility, as a member of the surgical team. The educational process is accomplished by classroom lecture, intense training in a mock operating room lab setting, and transition to operating rooms in local healthcare facilities.
Graduates are required to take the National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certification exam upon successful completion and graduation of the program. Once the graduate has taken the exam, they are eligible to receive their diploma for the program from the College.
Program Accreditation: The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee for Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistants (ARC/STSA). Information may be obtained from CAAHEP, 9355-113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775-7709; (727) 210-2350 and ARC-ST, 19751 E. Main Street, Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138; (303) 694-9262.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Apply the principles of aseptic technique in the perioperative setting.
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Demonstrate skills and behaviors necessary to function as a member of a surgical team.
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Organize routine instrumentation and supplies within the perioperative environment.
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Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with members of the surgical team to deliver quality patient care with consideration to the unique psychological and social needs of each surgical patient.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Costs
| Program Tuition and Fees*: |
$6,552 |
| Access Fee: |
$81.92 |
| Assessment Fee: |
$34 |
| Lab Fees: |
$897 |
| Textbook Estimate: |
$874 |
| Uniforms and Supplies: |
$230 |
| Professional Organization Membership |
$45 |
| Health Screening and Immunizations (depending on applicant's health care provider): |
$275 |
| FDLE Background Check and Drug Screening: |
$180 |
| Licensing Exam Fees: |
$190 |
| Basic Life Support Certification: |
$50 |
*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Additional Admission Requirements
This is a limited access program. Students will be admitted to the program as a cohort each fall semester.
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Attend a program information session and a program interview
- Complete the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) with a minimum 10th grade level for reading, language and mathematics. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
- Exemptions include:
- Florida public high school students who graduated after the year 2003 and earned a Standard High School diploma
- Active duty military applicants
- Those who have successfully completed college level English and/or Math
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Provide satisfactory results of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check and drug screen.
- No exception given to students with a medical marijuana card.
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Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the Health Care Provider to include adults, infant, children, and automatic external defibrillator (AED) through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Continuing Enrollment Requirements
Continuing enrollment approval will be required to enroll in the program specific courses based on a selections process after completing the required general education courses. Student selection for continuing enrollment is based on specific admission criteria and a points system.
Additional Completion Requirements
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Earn a grade "C" or better in all program specific and prerequisite courses.
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Adhere to the policy and procedures of the Surgical Technology program as outlined in the Surgical Technology student handbook, as well as those outlines in the Daytona State College Student Handbook.
General Education
20 Credits
Communication Core (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
MAC1105: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are recommended to complete MAC1105 to satisfy their Mathematics core requirement.
Natural Sciences Core (4 credits)
Required course:
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Science Core (3 credits)
Required course:
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
POS2041: This course satisfies the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
| BSC1086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4 |
| HSC1531 | Medical Terminology | 4 |
| STS1302 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 3 |
| STS1303 | Fundamentals of Surgical Technology | 3 |
| STS1304L | Operating Room Techniques Laboratory | 3 |
| STS1307 | Surgical Equipment and Instrumentation | 3 |
| STS1308 | Perioperative Patient Care Concepts | 3 |
| STS1323 | Surgical Procedures I | 3 |
| STS1327L | Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology Laboratory | 2 |
| STS1931 | Surgical Technology Special Topics Seminar | 2 |
| STS2179 | Surgical Biomedical Fundamentals | 2 |
| STS2324 | Surgical Procedures II | 3 |
| STS2340 | Surgical Pharmacology | 2 |
| STS2365 | Professional Skills for the Surgical Technologist | 2 |
| STS2944 | Surgical Clinical I | 3 |
| STS2945 | Surgical Clinical II | 3 |
| STS2946 | Surgical Clinical III | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 |
Sample Program of Study
Prerequisite Courses
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
| HSC1531 | Medical Terminology | 4 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 |
| STS1302 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 3 |
MAC1105: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are recommended to complete MAC1105 to satisfy their Mathematics core requirement.
Year 1
1st Semester - Fall
| BSC1086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4 |
| STS1303 | Fundamentals of Surgical Technology | 3 |
| STS1307 | Surgical Equipment and Instrumentation | 3 |
| STS1327L | Principles and Practices of Surgical Technology Laboratory | 2 |
2nd Semester - Spring
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| STS1304L | Operating Room Techniques Laboratory | 3 |
| STS1308 | Perioperative Patient Care Concepts | 3 |
| STS1323 | Surgical Procedures I | 3 |
| STS2179 | Surgical Biomedical Fundamentals | 2 |
3rd Semester - Summer A
Year 2
1st Semester - Fall
| Humanities Core | 3 |
| STS2324 | Surgical Procedures II | 3 |
| STS2340 | Surgical Pharmacology | 2 |
| STS2945 | Surgical Clinical II | 3 |
2nd Semester - Spring
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| STS1931 | Surgical Technology Special Topics Seminar | 2 |
| STS2365 | Professional Skills for the Surgical Technologist | 2 |
| STS2946 | Surgical Clinical III | 3 |
Total: 64