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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST- ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Program Code: 105122

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: $ 12,530, Books: $ 1,417, Supplies: $ 0 Total Approximate Costs $ 13,947

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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 105122

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.

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.

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. Surgical Tech is a full-time program that combines classroom time, skills practice in the lab, and hands on clinical experiences in local healthcare facilities. Students should expect to be available for classes Monday through Friday. The program includes one Summer semester. Students will collaborate with an Admissions Advisor and Academic Advisor to move from application to enrollment.

First Semester 8 Week 1

10890101- College 101 1 10806189- Basic Anatomy 3 10809188- Developmental Psychology 3

Semester Total 17

Second Semester 8 Week 1

10512125- Intro to Surgical Technology 4 10512126- Surg Tech Fund 1 4

Semester Total 16

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3 10512132- Surgical Technology Clinical 1 3 10512127- Exploring Surgical Issues 2

Semester Total 15

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10512142- Surgical Interventions II 4 10512135- Surgical Technology Clinical 3 3

Semester Total 13

Total Credits 61

Curriculum Note: Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-512- XXX courses; 10-806-189, Basic Anatomy; 10-501-101, Medical Terminology; 10-801-196, Oral Interpersonal Com; and 10-801-136, English Composition. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " in a program course( 10-512-XXX) may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team.

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.

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