Pre-Surgical Technician Program
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
(35 credits)
The Surgical Technology program is a collaborative effort between San Juan College (SJC) and Doña Ana Community College (DACC) to offer the Surgical Technologist program of study to students in Southern New Mexico. Prerequisite coursework will first be completed at DACC. Once all prerequisite work is completed, students will apply for admission to the SJC Surgical Technology program. Admitted students will complete courses online through San Juan College. Hands-on lab sections and clinical requirements will take place in the student's hometown area with employer partners with SJC who have agreed to provide their healthcare organizations as a clinical site.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 35 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | 4 | |
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Technical Requirements | ||
| AHS 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIOL 2310 & 2310L | Microbiology and Microbiology Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra (or higher EXCLUDING MATH 2134G*) If Math is taken at San Juan, MATH 2110 is excluded | 3 |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
(35 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 35 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| AHS 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| BIOL 2310 & 2310L | Microbiology and Microbiology Lab | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra (or higher EXCLUDING MATH 2134G) If Math is taken at San Juan, MATH 2210 is excluded | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Academic Advisor
Marty G. Brooks (575) 527-7683 or Academic Advising Centers
Pre-Surgical Technician program advisors
Sharon Lashley MBA RN, 575-527-7674
Laura Jarry BSN RN, 575-528-7217
San Juan College Contact Information
Surgical Technology program application after completion of all pre-requisites, and TEAS testing. Application due in April classes begin in August
Maxine Chapman, San Juan College Surgical Technology Director, 505-566-3492 or chapmanm@sanjuancollege.edu.