Surgical Technology

Program Information

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 surgical technologist contributes to overall patient care as part of the surgical team by passing supplies and instruments to the surgeon, assisting the surgeon, selecting instruments for surgical cases, setting up cases, and assisting the circulatory personnel. 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 five consecutive terms, including the Summer Term. General education courses are offered both day and evening, and it is strongly recommended that these courses be taken prior to entry into the program. Program courses build on each preceding course and must be successfully completed in sequence. To qualify for graduation, a student is required to complete a minimum of 120 surgical cases across different specialties as noted in the Surgical Technology Handbook during clinical rotations.

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Surgical Technology Diploma to AAS Degree Completion

The degree completion program in Surgical Technology is for individuals who are currently Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and graduates of an accredited diploma program in surgical technology. Credit will be given for previous surgical technology course work and current work experience.

  Students may enter in any term upon acceptance of the College. Day, evening and online classes are available. Course substitutions may be awarded at the discretion of the Surgical Technology Program Director or departmental approval.

         To be eligible for the degree completion program, you must:

•  Currently be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
•  Provide verification of a minimum of 3 years of employment as a CST
•  Have worked within the past year
•  Complete 25% of course work at Tri-County Technical College
•  Earn a grade of “C” or greater in all required courses for graduation
•  A student may repeat a maximum of two major courses

     Program Accreditation

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 - 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, Telephone: 727-210-2350, Website: www.caahep.org., upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 19751 E. Main St., Suite 339, Parker, CO 80138, Telephone: 303-694-9262, Website: www.arcstsa.org.

Programs

• Surgical Technology, A.A.S.