Metro Technology Centers Full-Time Program

Surgical Technology

OCCC

Program Description
Prepares individuals to become integral members of the surgical team. Surgical technologists handle the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel to deliver patient care before, during and after
surgery. Graduates understand the surgical procedure being performed, anticipate the needs of the surgeon and ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure, while monitoring the sterile field. The program combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience to ensure that each graduate meets entry level competencies as a Surgical Technologist. Graduates of the Surgical Technology program may take the NBSTSA National Certification examination.

Program Courses
Level 1: (August - December)
HCC 1000 Master Student Workshop
HCC 1010 Anatomy & Physiology
HCC 1040 Professional Development
SUR 1000 Introduction to Surgical
SUR 1010 Microbiology and Wound Management
SUR 1110 Aseptic Technique
SUR 1020 Fundamentals of Patient Care
SUR 1030 Fundamentals of Case Management
SUR 1040 Concepts of Anesthesia and Pharmacology
SUR 1050 Surgical Procedures 1
SUR 1130 Laboratory Skills
SUR 1080 Clinical Practicum 1
SUR 1070 Biomedical Science

Level 2: (January - March)
HCC 1040 Professional Development (cont.)
SUR 1050 Surgical Procedures 1 (cont.)
SUR 1060 Surgical Procedures 2
SUR 1090 Clinical Practicum 2

Level 3: (March - May)
HCC 1040 Professional Development (cont.)
SUR 1060 Surgical Procedures 2 (cont.)
SUR 1100 Clinical Practicum 3

Salary Range
Entry Level $11.00 - $13.50/hour
With Experience $14.50 - $22.00/hour

Career Opportunities

Surgical technologist

Obstetric technologist

Organ procurement assistant

Heart catheterization technologist

Central processing technologist

Material management assistant

Medical sales representative

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Reading, language and math skills at the 10th grade level or above

Ability to take directions from others

Good eye-hand coordination

Manual dexterity

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to handle high stress situations

Good physical and mental health

Attention to detail

Ability to organize and prioritize

Ability to be a team player

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

College Credit

OCCC

Program Length

1,200 hrs.

Schedule
10 months full-time scheduling only

Who Can Enroll

Adults

Location

Springlake Campus
Health Careers Center
1720 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Prerequisites

High school diploma or GED

18 years of age at completion of program

CPR for Health Care Providers (American Heart Association course)

Medical Terminology Course (College Level)

Financial Aid

Available for those who qualify

Student Organization

HOSA-Health Occupations Students of America

Professional Organization
Association of Surgical Technologists

Certifications Available
Certified Surgical Technologist

Program Accreditation

CAAHEP accredited since 1996
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
35 East Wacker Dr., Suite 1970 Chicago, IL 60601-2208, phone (312) 553-9355,
fax (312)-553-9616, www.caahep.org

Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology
(ARC-ST), 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 210, Littleton, CO 80120,
phone (303) 694-9262, fax (303) 741-3655, www.arcst.org

Metro Tech Accreditations
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School
Improvement, (NCA-CASI), State Department of Education/NCA,
2500 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599, phone (866) 249-9410,
fax (405) 521-6205, Judy_Jolley@mail.sde.state.ok.us

Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE),
1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074, phone (405) 377-2000
1-800-522-5810, fax (405) 743-6809, www.okcareertech.org

A Gold Star School Quality Award Winner

A Gold Star School
Quality Award Winner