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2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Surgical Technology Diploma


Graduation Credits Required: 51

Description

 

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.