Surgical Technology Program Information Packet - Hybrid Day Program Overview - revised 11/26/2024

Sep 13, 2026

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Surgical Technology Program Information Packet outlines program description, curriculum requirements, scholastic and admission criteria, and a step-by-step selection process. It details technical standards and essential functions, occupational risks, ADA and Title IX considerations, and student health requirements, including criminal background check and drug testing policies. The packet covers clinical experience structure, graduation, certification and employment outcomes, plus tuition and expense expectations. It also lists the program’s hybrid day delivery format with online didactic instruction and face-to-face lab and clinical training.

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Program Description

Curriculum Requirements

Scholastic Criteria

Admission Requirements

Selection Process

Technical Standards and Essential Functions

Occupational Risks

ADA and Title IX

Student Health Requirements

Criminal Background Check Policy

Drug Testing Policy

Clinical Experience

Graduation, Certification, Employment

Tuition and Expenses

Program Contact Information

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM INFORMATION PACKET Program Description 3 Curriculum Requirements 4 Scholastic Criteria 5 Admission Requirements 6 Selection Process 7 Technical Standards and Essential Functions 8-10 Occupational Risks 10 ADA 11 Title IX 11 Student Health Requirements 12-14 Criminal Background Check Policy 14-18 Drug Testing Policy 19 Clinical Experience 20 Graduation, Certification, Employment 21 Tuition and Expenses 22 The Surgical Technologist is a vital member of the Surgical Team. Surgical technologists, also called operating room technologists, assist in operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Before an operation, surgical technologists help set up the operating room with surgical instruments and equipment, and sterile solutions. They assemble, adjust, and check non-sterile equipment to ensure that all is working properly. Technologists also prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. They transport patients to the operating room and help position them on the operating table. Technologists also observe patients’ vital signs and check charts. The technologist helps the surgical team don sterile gowns and gloves, and apply the sterile surgical “drapes'' prior to the start ofthe surgical procedure. During surgery, technologists pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. They may hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Surgical technologists help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and may help apply dressings. They may operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment. After an operation, surgical technologists may help transfer patients to the recovery room, and clean and restock the operating room. This program provides classroom education and supervised clinical experience. Students take courses in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, professional ethics, medical terminology, speech, computers and psychology. Other studies cover the care and safety of patients during surgery, aseptic techniques and surgical procedures. Students also learn to sterilize instruments, prevent and control infection, and handle special drugs, solutions, supplies and equipment. Surgical Technologists must possess manual dexterity to handle instruments efficiently and quickly. They also must be conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the demands ofthe operating room environment. Technologists must respond quickly and have a full understanding of the procedures so that they may anticipate the needs of the surgeons without having to be asked for instruments or supplies. They are expected to keep abreast of new developments in the field. Technologists advance by specializing in a particular area of surgery, such as orthopedics, neurosurgery or open heart surgery. They may also work as circulating technologists. A circulating technologist is the “unsterile”person during the procedure that interviews the patient before surgery, keeps a written account of the surgical procedure and answers the surgeon’s questions about the patient during the surgery. With additional training, some technologists advance to first assistants, who help with retracting, sponging, suturing, cauterizing bleeders, and closing and treating wounds. Some surgical technologists manage central supply departments in hospitals or take positions with insurance companies, sterile supply services, and operating equipment firms. Most surgical technologists work in hospitals. They spend much of their time on their feet. This program is a hybrid program offered only during the day. A combination of online didactic instruction and face to face lab/clinical training is provided. Surgical Technology Program Contact Information Yolanda Ramirez CST, [BAT

FAQs

What courses and subject areas are included in the Surgical Technology program curriculum?

Students complete coursework in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, professional ethics, medical terminology, speech, computers and psychology. Additional studies cover aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, sterilizing instruments, infection prevention and control, and handling specific drugs, solutions, supplies, and equipment.

What are the key admission-related requirements and screening policies?

Admission requires successful completion of the courses listed under the program description, with sequential course progression. The packet also specifies a criminal background check policy and a drug testing policy as part of student health requirements.

How is the program delivered and what training experiences are provided?

The program is a hybrid day program combining online didactic instruction with face-to-face lab and clinical training. Students receive classroom education and supervised clinical experience.

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