Printed : 08 / 12 / 2021
Program Code 315121
As a surgical technologist you are a valuable member of the surgical team . You will prepare and maintain a sterile �eld before and during surgery , pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon , provide safe patient care , and prepare instruments for operative procedures . You may work in a hospital , outpatient surgery , private practice or clinical setting . As a Surgical Technologist program graduate , you may also have a career as a central supply technician , claims approver , private scrub technician and medical sales person . Graduates of this technical diploma are required to take the Surgical Technology National Certi�cation Exam .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Surgical Technologist technical diploma in the number of semesters shown . First semester courses can be taken prior to being admitted into the Surgical Technologist program .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-501-101 Medical Terminology 31-509-302 Human Body in Health & Disease 31-512-326 ST : Infection Control 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm Semester Total
1 3 3 2 3 12
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Second Semester |
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FT Median Annual Wage |
With 94 % Employed in Field |
31-512-327 ST : Introduction 31-512-328 ST : Fundamentals 1 31-512-329 ST : Fundamentals 2 31-512-330 ST : Clinical 1 31-512-340 ST : Bridge to Clinical 2 Semester Total |
4 4 2 3 1 14 |
This program is offered at : Green Bay � |
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Third Semester
31-512-331 ST : Surgical Procedures 31-512-332 ST : Clinical 2 31-512-334 ST : Clinical 3 Semester Total
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4 4 4 12 |
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Total Credits |
38 |
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation . Complete these prerequisite courses and requirements ( unless already completed ): American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR course . Caregiver background check , CPR certi�cation , vaccine records .
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in Medical Terminology , Human Body in Health & Disease , and all 31-512-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a “ C ” in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for reentry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability .
Prior to second semester coursework , students must complete 10-501-101 , Medical Terminology ; 31-509-302 , Human Body in Health & Disease ; and 31-512-326 , ST : Infection Control .
Prior to third semester coursework , students must complete 10-801-196 , Oral / Interpersonal Communication with a ' C ' or better .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
Functional Abilities Inventory .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
A waitlist often forms for this program . Learn more by contacting one of our Admissions Advisors .
Apply healthcare and technological science principles to the perioperative environment . Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment . Provide a safe , ef�cient , and supportive environment for the patient .
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