Programs
Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
 

Description
The Surgical Technology program provides students with the technical ability, knowledge, and skills required for entry-level employment as a member of the healthcare team in hospital or surgical center operating rooms. Students receive training in the essentials of healthcare, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, medical language and pharmacology. Graduates will be prepared for employment as a Surgical Technologist. This Degree program is offered as a resident program a degree will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Objectives
The Surgical Technology program will prepare students for an entry level position as a surgical technologist. Students will develop the skills necessary to meet the needs of the health care community.

• A degree will provide the competitive edge and career opportunities useful in this growing field.

• Integrate the Surgical Technology knowledge base in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains; demonstrate skills following established criteria, protocols and objectives in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains

• Function safely, effectively and efficiently in the Surgical Technologist role

• Apply basic scientific principles related to anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology for safe transfer, positioning, prepping, and draping for surgical patients

• Describe the actions and use of Anesthetic and Pharmacological agents in the care of surgical patients.

• Apply knowledge of interpersonal skills and communications relative to procedures and protocols from the Surgical Technologists perspective when working with patients, patients’ significant others, colleagues, and other members of the health care team, and members of the community.

• Apply principles of asepsis in the operating room setting.

• Operate all equipment safely, effectively, and efficiently while using appropriate protocols

• Demonstrate appropriate use and care of basic instruments and supplies.

• Demonstrate appropriate use and care of specialty instruments and supplies.

Prerequisites

• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Pass the entrance examination

Course Outline
To receive an Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, students must complete 49.0 credit hours in their major and 24.0 credit hours in General Education courses for a total of 73.0 credit hours (1824 clock hours). This degree program can be completed in 20 months (80 weeks), for full-time day students or 29 months (116 weeks) for part-time night students.