Academic Progression and Grading Criteria

Passing Grade

The minimum passing grade required for all Surgical Processing Technician (SPT) courses, Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, and Microbiology (degree students only) is a C+ (75 percent). Any grade below a C+ (75 percent) is a failing grade. A student failing either the didactic, clinical, or laboratory component of a SPT course will fail the entire course. Failure of an SPT course is defined as any grade below the minimum progression requirement of C+.

In addition, the minimum passing grade required for Medical Terminology is a C (70 percent). Any grade below a C (70 percent) is a failing grade.

 

Repeating Courses

Students enrolled in the Surgical Processing Technician program who receive a grade of C or below in any SPT course, Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, or Microbiology (degree students only) must repeat the course(s) in order to progress in the program. The minimum passing grade required for a repeated course is a C+.

Students enrolled in the Surgical Processing Technician program who receive a failing grade as outlined above in Medical Terminology must repeat the course in order to progress in the program.  A minimum grade of C on the repeated course is required to pass the course.

Note that failed courses may lead to repeat charge fees and may also delay graduation.