ST12 Surgical Technology, Diploma

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Description

The Surgical Technology (ST) program provides entry-level skills in surgical technology. As an essential team-member in the operating room of hospitals, labor & delivery departments, outpatient surgical centers, and specialized surgical centers, the surgical technologist is responsible for tasks and duties in the perioperative phases of surgery. The surgical technology student will encounter training in the didactic and clinical setting in over twelve specialty areas. Topics include: aseptic technique, sterilization methods, surgical positioning and draping, perioperative case planning, surgical wound management, professional ethics, microbes and infection, perioperative pharmacology, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, general surgery and various surgical specialties.

Admission Requirements

• Submit completed application and application fee
• Be at least 17 years of age
• Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
• Meet assessment requirements

Competitive Selection Process

Student is listed as a Healthcare Assistant student until completion of the Competitive Selection Process and acceptance into the ST Diploma Program. The Competitive Selection Process is based on the combination of the highest competitive courses’ GPA and PSB test score. Only courses found in the Healthcare Assistance Certificate are considered by Financial Aid while the student is under that program.

The ST Program, a day-time only program, will admit once each year on the Griffin Campus. The deadline to apply for Competitive Selection is the last day of the Summer Term. The program cohort begins each Spring Semester. The following steps are required:

• Complete the five competitive selection courses with minimum grade of C or better; there is no minimum GPA required (engl-1010'>ENGL 1010, math-1012'>MATH 1012, psyc-1010'>PSYC 1010, alhs-1090'>ALHS 1090, alhs-1011'>ALHS 1011)
• Complete the PSB Exam. Please visit the Community Education Building 100 for scheduling and information (there is no minimum score required).
• Complete a Program-Ready Form. Submit it, along with a copy of the PSB Exam score, to the Allied Health Secretary, Mrs. Annie Tucker, located in the Medical Technology Building 900.
• Upon acceptance into the ST Program, the successful completion of a criminal background and drug screen along with a History and Physical prior to beginning the Spring cohort
• Obtain CPR certification – BLS Providers through the American Heart Association

Readmission Policy

Students who are not successful in their first attempt in the ST program and/or withdraw for medical reasons can attempt readmission based on the competitive selection process. Readmission is not guaranteed and is a one-time readmission with the following condition: repeat of the SURG1010 course. Grading standards for the Surgical Technology Program are very stringent. For students to progress to the next course of study, a minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in every Surgical Technology course.

Program Fees

The following fees are approximate and subject to change:

• Books - $600
• Uniforms - $100
• Background check - $80
• History and Physical / Immunizations - $200
• Malpractice Insurance - $40
• BLS card - $55
• Passport photo - $10
• Practice certification exam - $50
• Certification Exam - $250
• ACEMAPP - $50

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

To contact CAAHEP:

Commission on Accreditation

of Allied Health Education Programs

25400 US HWY 19 N., Suite 158

Clearwater, FL 33763

727-210-2350

(www.caahep.org)

To contact ARC/STSA:

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical

Technology and Surgical Assisting

6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110

Littleton, CO 80120

Main: (303) 694-9262

Fax: (303)-741-3655

http://www.arcstsa.org/

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.