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177 simultaneous, and sight translation modes. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have exceeded the minimum training requirements for certification and will be eligible to take national certification examinations through the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI). Program Notes: This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Program participants must demonstrate proof of prior healthcare work experience during the enrollment process. Clinical practicum hours are mandatory, and if attending an externship site, health and safety requirements must be met as a prerequisite to enrolling. Clinical sites and simulations are location specific and may require attendance any day of the week, including during unscheduled days and times. Admission Criteria: 18 years of age to enroll. Students who select MIC105 for the practicum will need to meet the following requirements: 1. Background check requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check Standards. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Background Check Policy. 2. Clinical health and safety requirements must be met. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Clinical Health and Safety Policy. 3. Inability to comply with background check requirements and/or clinical health and safety requirements at the start of classes may result in cancellation of enrollment. Program Prerequisites: None SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (62.5-91 CREDITS; CODE 3673) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Division: Allied Health Program Director: Brandy Thompson The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Surgical Technology is designed for students with an interest in working in the surgical setting and caring for patients that are undergoing a surgical procedure. Students will apply manual dexterity and knowledge of surgical technology under the direction of a surgeon and in conjunction with the surgical team. At the completion of the program, graduates may seek employment in a hospital, surgical center, other outpatient settings, or surgical equipment industry and veterinary services. In addition, the AAS degree includes common core classes with the Hospital Central Services certificate program. Upon completion of the Surgical Technology program, students take the national Certified Surgical Technologist exam (CST). Students also have the option within the program to complete the 480-hour Hospital Central Service Technology practicum to be eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification examination f rom International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. Students must be eligible to enroll in MAT120, MAT121 or MAT122. Students must complete the following general education courses with a 2.0 GPA prior to formal application to the program. BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR + BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) AND Certificate & Degree Programs 2021-2022