Surgical Technology

Diploma Surgical Technologist 45-64

Description:

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team

of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings such as

medical offices, out-patient clinics, and the operating room.

The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective

conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a

surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions

properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic

techniques and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation

tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

This program provides clinical experience built upon classroom instruction in the basic sciences,

patient care, aseptic techniques and surgical procedures. Students enrolled in the Surgical Technology

Program are required to achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each Surgical Technology course.

Graduates from this program are eligible to take the certifying exam of the Association of Surgical Technologies.

Competencies:

Upon completion of diploma, the Surgical Technology graduate will:

1. demonstrate knowledge and practice of basic patient-care concepts;

2. demonstrate the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner

that provides for optimal patient care in the operating room;

3. demonstrate basic surgical case preparation skills;

4. demonstrate the ability to perform the role of first scrub on all basic surgical cases; and,

5. demonstrate responsible behavior as a health care professional.

Outline:

Diploma

Surgical Technologist

CIS 100 Introduction to Computers OR 3

CPU 150 Introduction to Computers (3)

BIO 135 Basic Anatomy & Physiology with Lab OR 4

BIO 137 Anatomy & Physiology I AND (4)

BIO 139 Anatomy & Physiology II OR (4)

AHS 109 Introduction to Body Structure and Functions (4)

CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek & Latin OR 3

AHS 115 Medical Terminology OR (3)

OST 103 Medical Office Terminology OR (3)

AHS 120 Medical Terminology (1)

BIO 225 Medical Microbiology OR 4

BIO 227 Principles of Microbiology with Laboratory OR (5)

AHS 130 Infection Control (2)

BA 250 Business Employability Seminar OR 1

WPP 200 Workplace Principles (3)

SUR 100 Surgical Technology Fundamentals/Theory 12.

SUR 101 Surgical Technology Fundamentals Lab 1

SUR 125 Surgical Technology Skills Practicum I 2

SUR 130 Principles of Surgical Pharmacology 2

SUR 200 Surgical Technology Advanced Theory 9

SUR 201 Surgical Technology Skills Practicum II 6

SUR 275 Surgical Technology Advanced Clinical Practicum 2

Recommended Elective(s):

SUR 103 Surgical Technology Didactic Practicum (1)

EFM 100 Personal Financial Management OR (3)

BA 120 Personal Finance OR (3)

TEC 200 Technical Communications (3)

MNA 100 Medicaid Nurse Aide (2-4)

Total Diploma Credits Hours 45-64

Note: CPR certificate must be obtained prior to enrolling in the first Surgical Technology course

and certification must be kept current throughout the Program.