Program
Description:
Surgical
technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral
part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care
to patients in a variety of settings such as medical offices,
out-patient clinics, and the operating room.
The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate
the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure
that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions
properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under
conditions that maximize patient safety.
A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and
application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines the
knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation
tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance
of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
This program provides
clinical experience built upon classroom instruction in the basic
sciences, patient care, aseptic techniques and surgical procedures.
Students enrolled in the Surgical Technology Program are required
to achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each program
course.
