Mission
Prepare
individuals for employment as Certified Surgical Technologists or to
provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently
employed in this occupation.
Licensure/Certification
The
graduate students qualify to take the certification exam
from the Liaison Council on Certification for Surgical
Technology.
Program
The
content of the 1,330 hour program includes communication
and interpersonal skills, legal and ethical responsibilities,
anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, aseptic
techniques, patient care procedures, surgical technology
procedures, patient safety, use and care of equipment and
supplies, pharmacology for surgical technology, CPR, Heartsaver,
employability skills, and basic computer literacy. The program
prepares students to set up the operating room with sterile
supplies, instruments, and equipment needed during surgery.
The
Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP.)
| Program Content |
Surgical Technology training includes
• Introduction to Surgical Technology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology
• Surgical Medical Terminology
• Principles of Asepsis (sterile technique)
• Pharmacology
• Basic Operating Room Theory
• Surgical Specialties
• Clinical Experience
• American Heart - CPR - BLS with AED
• American Heart - First Aid
• Employability Skills |
| Additional Admission Requirements |
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Age-Minimum 18 years |
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Education-High school diploma (with official transcript) or GED with scores |
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Completion of program application| |
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Successfully complete the Introduction to Health Careers competencies |
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Perform a manual dexterity test given by the program iinstructor/coordinator |
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Submit personal and professional references |
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Complete physical/dental examination |
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Admissions interview with coordinator |
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check (clinical site requirement) |
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Color vision exam |
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