Surgical Technology Program Information

Surgical Technology Program

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Surgical Technology Program is to collaborate with Kentucky internal people and external healthcare facilities to work toward meeting the communities demand within the service area for surgical technologists. The program emphasizes surgical technique, quality patient care and professional development.

General Information:

Lecture courses provide opportunity for learning theoretical concepts and for development of cognitive skills. Laboratory courses provide opportunities for application of theoretical concepts and cognitive skills as well as for the development of optimal affective and psychomotor abilities needed to meet current industry standards. In addition, campus and clinical laboratory courses provide opportunities for development of critical thinking and problem solving skills through a variety of hands-on applications.

Clinical experiences in the Surgical Technology Program will consist of rotations through a variety of clinical sites designed to facilitate development of skills needed to function effectively. Graduates will be prepared to work in surgical technologist roles anywhere in the country.

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical sites.

Expenses and Financial Assistance:

In addition to tuition, students are responsible for transportation to the various clinical sites, professional liability insurance, books, and uniforms. Any student seeking financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office at

436-5721, extension 73061 or 73060.

Program Curriculum:

*Pre-requisite for entry into the program:

(Must be completed prior to taking SUR 100)

General Education Requirements:

*BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and
4

*BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4

*BIO 225 Medical Microbiology OR
4

*BIO 227 Principles of Microbiology OR
(5)

*BIO 118 Microbes in Society
(3)

*CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek or Latin OR
3

*AHS 115 Medical Terminology OR
(3)

*OST 103 Medical Office Terminology
(3)

*MT 110 Applied Mathematics OR
3

*MT 150 College Algebra & Functions
(3)

*ENG 101 Writing I
3

*Social Interaction
3

*History/Humanities Course
3

*Computer Literacy
0-3

Sub Total

26-31

Computer literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by

completing a computer literacy course.

*Note: Pre-requisites for SUR 100 must be completed with at least a grade of "C" or greater.

Surgical Technology Program Requirements:

First Semester

SUR 100 Surgical Technology Fundamentals Theory
12

SUR 101 Surgical Technology Fundamentals Lab
1

SUR 125 Surgical Technology Skills Practicum I
2

SUR 126 Surgical Technology Intro to Skills & Practicum
1

SUR 130 Principles of Surgical Pharmacology
2

Sub Total

18

Second Semester

SUR 200 Surgical Technology Advance Theory
9

SUR 201 Surgical Technology Skills Practicum II
6

SUR 202 Surgical Technology Clinical
1

Sub Total

16

Total Program Credits:

60-65

CPR Certificate must be obtained prior to enrolling in the first surgical technology course and

certification must be kept current throughout the program.

Application Process for Admission to the Program:

Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program is based on selected admission process. Selection of students for the program will be made by the president of the college or the president’s designee after considering the recommendation of the Admission Committee.

To be considered, each applicant must submit the following credentials by April 1 for admission to the fall semester. Program admits one time per year, courses begin in the Fall semester.

1. Application for admission;
2. Official high school transcript indicating that the applicant has completed an approved

    four-year high school curriculum or the GED Certificate;
3. Official transcripts of all postsecondary education or training;
4. ACT or COMPASS score reports - minimum scores for admission to the program as

    specified in the KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy Degree - ACT composite

    score of 18, or COMPASS – Reading 81, English 70, and Algebra 35;
5. Pre-admission conference will be required prior to admission to the Surgical

    Technology Program; and
6. Documentation of the completion of Surgical Technology Program prerequisites with a

    grade of “C” or greater.

Preference may be given to:

1. Applicants with an ACT composite score of 19 or above, or COMPASS scores in

    Algebra 41 or above, in Reading 81 or above, and in Writing 75 or above;
2. Applicants who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (on a four-point scale) in 10

    hours of college credit applicable to the Surgical Technology Program; and
3. Experience in direct patient care may be given. For example currently licensed LPN or

    RN, on the job trained operating room technologist, or nurse aide with work experience

    with in the last 3 years.

The application deadline for the

HCTC Surgical Technology Program

is April 1st.

The student is responsible for assuring their file is complete prior to the admissions deadline. If your file is not complete by the designated deadline of April 1 you are unable to be considered as an applicant for the Surgical Technology Program.

Re-Admission:

To be considered for readmission, each applicant must submit the following credentials by

April 1 for the fall semester.

1. A student who withdraws from or earns less than a grade of “C” in any course with the

    Surgical Technology Program prefix will be dropped from the Surgical Technology Program.
2. Readmission to the Surgical Technology Program will be dependent upon available resources.
3. The process for readmission to the program is as follows:

     A. students who wish to apply for readmission to the program must do so by the same

          dates as for admission – April 1 for the fall semester.

     B. update information in the admissions office three (3) months prior to expected date

          of enrollment; and submit a written request to the Surgical Technology Program

          Coordinator including information to justify readmission.

4. If more than three years have elapsed since initial enrollment in a Surgical Technology

    Program, the entire sequence of surgical technology courses must be repeated unless

    the student has demonstrated current competency by passing examinations equivalent

    to comprehensive course final examinations. If more than one semester has elapsed

    since a student has been in a clinical rotation, he/she must demonstrate proficiency

    prior to readmission.
5. A student may be readmitted to the Surgical Technology Program two (2) times. A

     student must have at least a minimum grade point average of 2.00.
6. Application is not a guarantee of readmission to the program.

Transferring:

To transfer, each applicant must submit the following credentials by April 1 for the fall semester.

1. Applicants who wish to transfer from one Surgical Technology Program to another

    must:

   A. meet all admission requirements of the receiving institution;

   B. apply for admission to the program by the dates indicated above;
     C. notify the Coordinator of the Surgical Technology Program in writing, stating

          anticipated entry date and reason for transfer;
     D. have a faculty member from the program previously attended submit a letter of

          recommendation to the receiving institution; and
     E. submit an official transcript for evaluation by the Admissions Committee.

2. If more than three years have elapsed since initial enrollment in a Surgical Technology

    Program, the entire sequence of surgical technology courses must be repeated. If more

    than one semester has elapsed since a student has been in a clinical rotation, he/she

    must demonstrate proficiency prior to readmission.
3. Acceptance of any transfer student will be dependent upon available resources.

Technical Standards:

Surgical Technology involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the skillful performance of surgical technology technical functions. Therefore, all applicants should possess:

1. Sufficient visual acuity, such as is needed in the surgical environment and for the

    observation necessary for patient assessment and care.

2. Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and

    members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of

    monitoring devices (e.g., cardiac monitors, biomedical equipment, fire alarms, etc.).

3. Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the

     skills, including the manipulation of equipment, positioning and lifting patients required

     in meeting health needs related to surgical technology.

4. Sufficient verbal and non-verbal communication skills (speech, reading, and writing),

    such as are needed in classroom and clinical settings to interact with patients and

    professional personnel.

5. Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for

    individuals.

Contact Information:

Joanna Martin, Certificated Surgical Technologist

Program Coordinator / Instructor

(606) 487-3166

Call toll-free: 800-246-7521, ext. 73166

Fax: (606) 439-1600

E-Mail: Joanna.Martin@kctcs.edu

Program Assistants

Terri Fields

(606) 487-3394

E-Mail: Terri.Fields@kctcs.edu

Kena Mullins

(606) 487-3519

E-Mail: Kena.Mullins@kctcs.edu

Hazard Community and Technical College is committed to a policy of providing educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of economic or social status, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, beliefs, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability.

Students may be required to have a criminal background check and or drug screening done in order to enter the health care facilities for clinical. Students are responsible for the cost. Based on the results the facility has the right to deny students admission to the site for clinical. This may jeopardize the students academic success because the student may not be able to complete the required clinical experience of the program.