Surgical Technology
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Admissions Requirements |
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Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must take the
college placement test to determine math and English levels if no
college level courses were previously completed. Math: minimum grade of
C in MAT 095 or place into
MAT 099 level or above.
English: minimum grade of C in ENG 100 or place into ENG 101. Math and
science courses must be taken within five years of application. Required grade must be earned within two attempts of
taking and completing the course. |
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Next Step |
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Sit for professional certification exam, pursue
additional education in health related field or enter the workforce. |
Surgical technologists are integral members of the medical team in the
operating room. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a physician
or a registered nurse and are involved in all aspects of perioperative care.
Typical responsibilities include operating room set-up, including the
arrangement of necessary instrumentation, patient preparation and monitoring,
complete cleanup of the surgical suite, instruments and equipment.
Employment of
surgical technologists is expected to grow significantly over the next three to
five years. Coupled with the Worcester areas strong employment base in
healthcare, graduates should anticipate good job prospects.
The curriculum provides you with the classroom and clinical experiences
necessary to perform effectively as a surgical technologist. Additionally, you
will be prepared to take the professional certification examination offered by
the liaison council on certification for the surgical technologist. Upon
completion of the program, you will be prepared to obtain employment as a
surgical technologist or to continue your studies at the associate's degree level
in disciplines such as registered nursing or any one of the allied health
professions.
You should anticipate additional expenses for parking. All classes are scheduled
at 100 Front St. There is also additional costs for uniforms,
transportation and/or related travel costs to the clinical site.
Admissions Requirements
In order to be considered for the program, students must
have a high school diploma or GED. The applicant
must take the College placement test to determine math and English levels if no
college level courses were previously completed.
Prospective students must earn a minimum grade of C in MAT 095 or place into
MAT 099 level or above and earn a minimum grade of C in ENG 100 or place into
ENG 101. Math and science courses must be taken within five years of
applications. Required grades must be earned within two attempts of taking and
completing the course.
A Health Careers Center has been established to facilitate the entry of students
to health care programs. All students applying to the Medical Assistant program
can contact the Health Career Center 508-854-2718.
Graduation Requirements
All courses must be completed with a grade of C
or higher to remain in the program.
Additional Requirements
A Criminal Offender Records Information (CORI)
Sexual Offender Records Information (SORI) check is required of all students
accepted into the program.
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Coursesss |
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Cluster A
Introduction to the Human Body |
Cluster B
Perioperative Issues
Operating Room Techniques
Asepsis
Surgical Procedures I: General, Obstetrics/ Gynecology, & Orthopedic
Surgical Procedures II: Ophthalmology, Ear/ Nose/ Throat, Dental/ Oral/Maxillo
Facial, Plastic/Reconstructive & Genito-Urinary
Ethics |
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Cluster C
Clinical externship I
Advanced Surgical Procedures: Thoracic, Neurosurgery, Peripheral &
Cardiovascular
Clinical Externship II
Advanced Clinical Externship |
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