Faculty

Allied Health Sciences

Transforming Healthcare through Allied Health Sciences Education

Bachelor of Science in Surgical Technology

Program Duration 4 Years

Eligibility Criteria

i) Candidates with HSSC (F.Sc Pre-Medical/Surgical Technology / Operation Theater Technology) or A-Levels with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad with at least 50% marks are eligible to Apply.
ii) Candidates with diploma in relevant field with at least 45% marks in annual system of 2.00 CGPA on the scales of 4.00 in semester system registered by KPK medical Faculty with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad ae eligible to apply.

Program Objectives

* To prepare competent, entry-level Surgical Technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
* Demonstrate proficiency in aseptic technique and sterile practices.
* Apply knowledge of human anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to surgical procedures.
* Demonstrate critical thinking and safe practice under pressure in the operating room.
* Demonstrate effective communication with the entire healthcare team.
* Graduates are typically eligible to sit for the National Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam.

Scheme of Studies for BS ST

Semester 1

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hrs.
Gen Ed/Basic Sci	Anatomy & Physiology I (Theory + Lab)	3 - 1
Gen Ed/Basic Sci	Medical Biochemistry I (Theory + Lab)	3 - 1
Gen Ed/Core	Functional English / English Composition I	3 - 0
Gen Ed/Core	Islamic Studies / Ethics	2 - 0
Gen Ed/Core	Computer Applications / ICT	2 - 1

Semester 2

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hrs.
Gen Ed/Basic Sci	Anatomy & Physiology II (Theory + Lab)	3 - 1
Gen Ed/Basic Sci	Medical Biochemistry II (Theory + Lab)	3 - 1
Gen Ed/Core	Expository Writing / English II	3 - 0
Gen Ed/Core	Pakistan Studies / Social Science	2 - 0
Gen Ed/Core	Medical Terminology	3 - 0

Semester 3

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hrs.
SURG 601	Introduction to Surgical Technology & OR Environment	3 - 1
SURG 602	Fundamentals of Patient Care & Ethics	2 - 1
Basic Science	Microbiology & Infection Control (Theory + Lab)	3 - 1
Basic Science	General Pathology I	3 - 0
Basic Science	General Pharmacology I	3 - 0

Semester 4

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hrs.
SURG 603	Surgical Instruments, Equipment & Biosecurity	3 - 1
SURG 604	Principles of Aseptic Technique & Sterilization	2 - 1
SURG 605	Surgical Procedures I (General Surgery)	3 - 1
Basic Science	General Pathology II	3 - 0
Gen Ed/Core	Biostatistics	2 - 0

Semester 5

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hrs.
SURG 606	Surgical Procedures II (Specialty Surgery I - Ortho, GYN, GU)	4 - 1
SURG 607	Surgical Pharmacology	3 - 0
SURG 608	Clinical Practicum I (Scrub & Circulate)	0 - 4
Core	Communication & Interpersonal Skills	2 - 0
Core	Health Psychology	2 - 0

Semester 6

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hrs.
SURG 609	Surgical Procedures III (Specialty Surgery II - Neuro, Cardio, Thoracic)	4 - 1
SURG 610	Management of Surgical Emergencies & Trauma	3 - 1
SURG 611	Clinical Practicum II (Advanced Specialty)	0 - 4
Core	Research Methodology	3 - 0
Core	Disaster & Emergency Preparedness	2 - 0

Semester 7

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hrs.
SURG 612	Advanced Perioperative Patient Care	3 - 1
SURG 613	Specialty Surgical Procedures & Techniques (ENT, Ophthalmic)	3 - 1
SURG 614	Clinical Practicum III (Preceptorship)	0 - 4
Core	Healthcare Management	3 - 0
Core	Evidence-Based Practice	2 - 0

Semester 8

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hrs.
SURG 615	Surgical Technology Seminar & Capstone	3 - 0
SURG 616	Research Project / Thesis	0 - 6
SURG 617	Professional Issues & Certification Review	3 - 0
SURG 618	Clinical Practice IV / Internship	0 - 3