Surgical Technician

Deadline for accepting Surgical Technician applications is May 31st at 3:00 p.m.

Basic Information

Surgical Technician
1090 Clock Hour Certificate Program
Begins: August 2013
Monday - Thursday
Program Coordinator: Gayla Roper
Phone: 417.659.4400
Roper-g@mssu.edu
Download Forms:
Program Costs (PDF)
Application Packet (PDF)
Handbook (PDF)
Syllabi (PDF)

Overview:

The Surgical Technologist, also called the Operating Room Technician, is an integral member of the surgery team. Surgical Technologists work with registered nurses, surgeons, anesthetists, and other personnel- delivering patient care before, during, and after surgery.

The Surgical Technologists have many responsibilities that require knowledgeable skills. Along with those skills they must also possess integrity and honesty. Individuals will develop a Surgical Conscience that enables students to put the needs of the patient first.

Classroom subjects covered include Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Surgical Techniques, Surgical Procedures and Patient Care. Clinical experience is gained in area hospitals under the supervision of faculty and staff in the operating room and ancillary departments. Mock lab sessions introduce the student to surgical techniques and patient care issues.

Graduation from an Accredited Program of Surgical Technology is required to sit for the National Certification Exam. Franklin Technology Center¹s graduates are eligible to sit for the certification exam.

The Franklin Technology Center’s Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Accreditation provides assurance that students have received an education that meets nationally accepted standards.

For information about CAAHEP, contact them at:

        CAAHEP
        35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970
        Chicago, IL 60601-2208
        (312) 553-9355

Duties of the Surgical Technologist are:

1.Create and maintain a sterile field in the operating room,
2.Assist the surgeon by handing surgical instruments and supplies during surgery
3.Aid surgeon in achieving exposure for visualization purposes
4.Provide general assistance to the surgeon
5.Operate surgical equipment.

The Surgical Technology curriculum is based on the Core Curriculum developed by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). It represents the minimum outcomes to be expected in entry-level education and prepares the students for the Certification Exam in Surgical Technology. Certification is the way to demonstrate expertise in surgical technology to prospective employers, the health care community, and the public. AST strongly supports the certification of surgical technologists.

For information about AST, contact them at:

        AST
        7108-C South Alton Way
        Englewood, CO 80112-2106
        (800) 637-7433