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Program Description
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals and
are integral members of the surgical team who work closely
with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other
surgical personnel. The role of the surgical technologist
includes setting up the operating room, preparing surgical
instruments and assisting in their use, and preparing patients
for surgery. Course work includes both classroom and clinical
instruction.
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Length of Program
Eight quarters
Entrance Date
Surgical Technology program sequence begins fall quarter.
Academic advisor will schedule general core and prerequisite
courses quarterly.
Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam
Age
17 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.
A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Salary Range
Salary Range $20,000- $27,000 annually
Job Market
The job market for the surgical technologist is projected
to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through
the year of 2008 (Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-2001).
Hospitals will continue to be the primary employer; however,
other employment opportunities in additional areas include:
contract medical personnel companies, ambulatory surgical
centers, physicians’ offices, and clinics.
Personal Traits Required
Ability to interact with patients and other health professionals,
ability to stand on one’s feet and in one position
for extended periods of time, ability to lift 30 pounds,
emotional
stability, possess a strong sense of responsibility, considerable
patience and concern for others, function well as a team
member,
possess manual dexterity and fine motor coordination, capacity
to perform well under stress or in emergency situations,
perform accurately and efficiently, and the ability to
concentrate for long periods and stay on task.
The following schedule is an example of the courses students
should take each quarter. Students who do not follow the suggested
sequence may require more than seven quarters to complete
the program.
Degree Curriculum
| Course |
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Title |
|
Credit
Hours |
| |
| 1st Quarter |
 |
| MAT 191 |
|
College Algebra (or MAT 190) |
|
5 |
| SCT 100 |
|
Introduction to Microcomputers |
|
3 |
| AHS 109 |
|
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences |
|
3 |
| SOC 191 |
|
Introduction to Sociology |
|
5 |
| |
| 2nd Quarter |
|
| PSY 191 |
|
Introductory Psychology |
|
5 |
| BIO 193 |
|
Anatomy and Physiology I |
|
5 |
| ENG 191 |
|
Composition and Rhetoric II |
|
5 |
| |
| 3rd Quarter |
|
| BIO 194 |
|
Anatomy and Physiology II |
|
5 |
| ENG 193 |
|
Literature & Composition |
|
5 |
| SPC 191 |
|
Fundamentals of Speech |
|
5 |
| |
| 4th Quarter |
|
| SUR 101 |
|
Introduction to Surgical Technology |
|
6 |
| BIO 197 |
|
Introductory Microbiology |
|
5 |
| AHS 104 |
|
Introduction to Health Care |
|
3 |
| SUR 109 |
|
Surgical Patient Care |
|
3 |
| |
| 5th Quarter |
|
| SUR 102 |
|
Principles of Surgical Technology |
|
5 |
| SUR 110 |
|
Surgical Pharmacology |
|
3 |
| SUR 112 |
|
Introductory Surgical Practicum |
|
7 |
| |
| 6th Quarter |
|
| SUR 203 |
|
Surgical Procedures I |
|
6 |
| SUR 213 |
|
Specialty Surgical Practicum |
|
8 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| SUR 204 |
|
Surgical Procedures II |
|
6 |
| SUR 214 |
|
Advanced Specialty Surgical Practicum |
|
8 |
| SUR 224 |
|
Seminar in Surgical Technology |
|
3 |
| |
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|
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Total Hours Required |
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109 |
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