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Surgical Technologist - Technical Diploma

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 .

Delivery

Day Full-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 6,564 , Books : $ 924 , Supplies : $ 525 Total Approximate Costs $ 8,013

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

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 certification , 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 .

Complete caregiver background check . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program .

Program Outcomes

Apply healthcare and technological science principles to the perioperative environment . Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment . Provide a safe , efficient , and supportive environment for the patient . Prepare the patient , operating room , and surgical team for the preoperative phase . Perform intraoperative case management in the scrub role . Perform postoperative case management . Function as an ethical , legal , and professional member of the healthcare team as determined by governing bodies .

Curriculum

Please note , the last tech diploma acceptance will be Fall 2023 . The program will shift to an Associate Degree ( 2-year program ) starting Spring 24 . 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 8 Week 1 10890101 - College 101 1 10501101 - Medical Terminology 3 31509302 - Human Body in Health & Disease 3

Semester Total 12

Second Semester 8 Week 1 31512327 - ST : Introduction 4 31512328 - ST : Fundamentals 1 4

Semester Total 14

Third Semester 8 Week 1 31512332 - ST : Clinical 2 4

8 Week 2 31512334 - ST : Clinical 3 4

Full Semester 31512331 - ST : Surgical Procedures 4

Semester Total 12

Total Credits 38

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 .

Accreditation

The Surgical Technologist Program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in collaboration with the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology 25400 U . S . Highway 19 North , Suite 158 Clearwater , FL 33763 ( 303 ) 694-9262 FAX ( 303 ) 741-3655 | Minimum Expectation : To prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive ( knowledge ), psychomotor ( skills ), and affective ( behavior ) learning domains to enter the profession .

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