Health Sciences Pathway

MATC AAS Surgical Technology to UWM BS Biomedical Sciences: Health Science Completion

The Surgical Technology AAS degree at MATC teaches students how to assist surgeons in the operating room.  Students learn human anatomy, microbiology, medical terminology and surgical instruments. Coursework covers educational concepts such as:

• Health care and technological science principles
• Sterilization techniques
• Patient support
• Patient, operating room and surgical team preparation
• Intra-operative and post-operative case management
• Ethical, legal and professional standards

The Health Science Completion BS at UWM prepares students for jobs in hospitals, government organizations, insurance companies and other clinical or non-clinical settings. Classes emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving and information management. UWM also offers the Health Science Completion program in the competency-based Flexible Option program. 

Both programs also emphasize:

• Practical communication skills
• Responsible and respectful behavior
• Interpersonal relations

The program also recognizes other AAS degrees from MATC’s Healthcare Pathway as well as related degrees in human services, public safety and business: 

• Anesthesia Technology
• Cardiovascular Technology
• Dental Hygienist
• Health Information Technology
• Healthcare Services Management
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Nutrition and Dietetic Technician
• Nursing-Associate Degree
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Paramedic Technician
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Radiography
• Respiratory Therapist

The transfer pathway below follows the articulation agreement between MATC’s Healthcare Pathways AAS degrees & the BS in Biomedical Sciences: Health Science Completion at UWM. To have as many courses transfer as possible, follow the course substitutions marked with an asterisk.