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Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologists work closely with surgeons, registered nurses, and anesthesia providers as a member of the sterile surgical team in the scrub role. They are responsible for establishing, maintaining and monitoring the sterile field throughout the entire surgery. Students will train to handle the instrumentation, supplies, and equipment necessary for all surgical procedures, and will have an understanding of each of the procedures to be able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are qualified to take the national credentialing exam for the Technician in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) certification offered through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

 

Direct-Teacher Led Class

SOC Code: 29-2055.00

 

Student Licensure Disclosure

Application Packet

Tuition Waiver

College Credit

 

 

CERTIFICATION
NCCT Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C)
WorkKeys

CURRICULUM /  HOURS

Anatomy and Physiology 120
Core Employability Skills 30
Core Medical Terminology 45
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 15
Essentials of Surgical Asepsis 60
Introduction to Surgical Technology 30
Microbiology and Wound Healing 30
Surgical Case Management 120
Surgical Patient Care 45
Surgical Pharmacology 30
Surgical Procedures I 90
Surgical Procedures II 75
Surgical Technology Practicum I 30
Surgical Technology Practicum II 210
Surgical Technology Practicum III 240
Surgical Technology Orientation 15
TOTAL HOURS 1,185

 


COST

Tuition – In-District $3,555
Tuition – Out-of-District $4,740
Fees $1,344
Supplies $70
Books $671

 


STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is an international student organization for high school and adult students that promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry to enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people. HOSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR

Reanna Wilson, CST, LPN
rwilson@wwtech.edu