Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 315121
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 . 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 or 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 technique 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 .
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
12.00
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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
14.00
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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
12.00
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Total Credits |
38.00 |
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 .
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 .
Caregiver background check , CPR certi�cation , vaccine records . 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 .
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