The Surgical Technology program prepares students to perform various duties during surgery by assisting in the maintenance of an aseptic environment through a system of specific techniques and practices. The technologist contributes to overall patient care as part of the surgical team by passing equipment and instruments to the surgeon; assisting the surgeon; selecting instruments for surgical cases; setting up cases; and assisting the circulatory personnel intraoperatively. Surgical Technologists may find employment in hospitals, clinics, or physicians’ offices. Hospital employment areas include operating and emergency rooms, labor and delivery, endoscopy units, central sterile processing areas, and ambulatory surgery centers.

Scheduling and Entry Options

Courses in the major are offered only during the day and begin in the Fall Semester. Full-time day students complete requirements in three consecutive terms, including the Summer Term. General Education courses are offered both day and evening and it is strongly recommended that general education courses be taken prior to entry into the program.

See “Entry to Clinical Program-Allied Health” for additional program entry information (Health Education Division ).

Please refer to this link for additional program information. http://www.tctc.edu/x1115.xml

Program Accreditation

Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, Phone: (727) 210-2350, Website: www.caahep.org.

Programs

Diploma

Surgical Technology Diploma

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