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Surgical Technology

Spring 2018

Spokane Community College
1810 North Greene Street
Spokane, WA 99217-5399
https://scc.spokane.edu/

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

AAS - SCC

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books	$600
Supplies and Equipment	$500
Misc. Fees*	$485
* Estimate six quarters. Misc fee includes: insurance, physical exam, immunizations, WA state registration, AST dues, etc.

Program Description

The Surgical Technology program prepares students to function in cooperation with the surgeon and nurses in the operating room performing duties that are vital for the safety and care of surgical patients. Students must have knowledge and skills in surgical aseptic techniques for preparation and use of materials during a surgical procedure. Students also must be able to relate to patients and other people in the field. Using reasonable judgment when working in emergency surgical situations is required.

At the completion of the program, students will be able to accept the responsibility expected of the surgical technologist as a beginning staff employee in the operating room. Prior to graduation, students will sit for the National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists for qualification as a certified surgical technologist (CST).

The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (www.nbstsa.org). The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Ste. 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Toll Free: 1-800-707-0057 FAX: 303-325-2536. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 113th St. N. #7709; Seminole, FL 33775; (707) 210-2350 www.caahep.org

Admission Requirements:

High school diploma or GED certificate
Appropriate math score
Self-place into English
Computer skills required
Active e-mail account required
Prerequisites: BIOL 160, MATH 88 or MATH 092, CIS 110

Pre-program waitlist requirement:
Prior to acceptance on the Surgical Technology program waitlist, students must complete a satisfactory criminal background check (completed annually). This process is completely online and can be done through True-Hire at https://true-hire.com/SCCPreSurgicalTechnology. Enter your information as directed in the link. Please carefully enter all information especially your drivers' license number and social security number. On the last page, you will be asked for the credit card payment information. The background check will cost $39, provided that all information given is correct. If an incorrect drivers' license number or social security number is provided we will reach out to you for the correct number and this will be an additional charge of $25 to run the correct information.

Each required course for graduation must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better before proceeding to the next quarter.
A student may repeat a surgical technology class only once, and it must be repeated within two years.
The Surgical Technology program must be completed within a three-year period.
The Surgical Technology program is a fall start program. Students are accepted from a waitlist.
Students can enter into the third or fourth quarter only if they qualify for advanced standing and space is available. Students requesting placement into the program in the second year must pass a comprehensive test for each class or take SURG 202, 203, and 206 even if they had previously passed the courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply knowledge and skills of biological sciences in preparing and implementing operating room procedures.
Identify and apply the concepts of medical ethics in relationship to the patient, physician and health facility.
Recognize and apply the knowledge of legal implications of their actions as it relates to themselves, the physician and the medical facility.
Identify and utilize surgical instruments, equipment, sutures, dressings and medications in the operating room according to minimal established competencies.
Comprehend surgical terminology utilized within the operating room environment.
Apply the concepts of social sciences in relating to patients, and other members of the health team.
Identify professional inter-relatedness & inter-dependency of all segments of the health care delivery system.

Career Opportunities

Inpatient/outpatient surgery, maternity unit, central service, physician’s office, vendor representative

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations: Spokane Community College

Prerequisites
- BIOL&160	General Biology w/Lab
- CIS 110	Introduction to Computer Applications
- MATH 92	Elementary Algebra II 1

First Quarter
BIOL&241	Human A & P 1	5
CMST&210	Interpersonal Communication 2	5
HED 125	Medical Terminology	5
SURG 100	Introduction to Surgical Technology	2
SURG 105	Blood-borne Pathogens and HIV/AIDS	1
		18
Second Quarter
BIOL&242	Human A & P 2	5
ENGL&101	English Composition I	5
SURG 107	Surgical Environment	3
SURG 120	Disease Transmission and Control	3
		16
Third Quarter
HED 109	Human Physiology and Disease	5
PHARM115	Mathematics for Pharmacy Technicians	5
SURG 101	Surgical Procedures	5
SURG 104	Central Service Clinical	1
SURG 111	Technical Skills I	4
		20
Fourth Quarter
SURG 202	Surgical Procedures	6
SURG 212	Technical Skills II	4
SURG 254	Operating Room Practicum	2
		12
Fifth Quarter
SURG 203	Surgical Procedures	4
SURG 206	Perioperative Care of the Patient	4
SURG 255	Operating Room Practicum	5
		13
Sixth Quarter
SURG 250	Surgical Seminar	3
SURG 256	Operating Room Practicum	10
		13
92 credits are required for the AAS

1	MATH 092 may be substituted with MATH 096.
2	CMST& 210 is a required course. No course exceptions will be made for this course.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.

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