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Surgical Technologist
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. The major 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 Technologist major may take the NBSTSA National Certification examination.
| Career Major Length |
1260 Hours |
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| Course Title |
Hours |
Master Student Workshop |
15 |
| Medical Terminology |
45 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
120 |
Surgical Technology Orientation |
15 |
Core Employability Skills |
30 |
Introduction to Surgical Technology |
30 |
Essentials of Surgical Asepsis |
60 |
Surgical Case Management |
120 |
Surgical Tech Practicum I |
60 |
Surgical Patient Care |
45 |
Surgical Pharmacology |
30 |
Microbiology and Wound Healing |
30 |
Surgical Procedures I |
90 |
Surgical Procedures II |
75 |
Biomedical Science for the Surg Tech |
15 |
Surgical Tech Practicum II |
240 |
Surgical Tech Practicum III |
240 |
College Credit:
- OCCC - 36 credit hours available
Average Oklahoma Salary
$14/hour
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
Who Can Enroll
Adults
Required Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED
- 18 years old
- CPR for Health Care Providers (American Heart Association Course)
Recommended Prerequisites
- Medical Terminology (3 college credit hours)
- Anatomy & Physiology (4 or more college credit hours)
Location
Springlake
Campus
Health Careers Center
1720 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Financial Aid
Available
for those who qualify
Student Organization
HOSA-Health Occupations
Students of America
Certifications Available
Certified Surgical Technologist
Industry Accreditations
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
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
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
2500 N. Lincoln
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
phone (866) 249-9410, fax (405) 521-6205
Judy_Jolley@mail.sde.state.ok.us
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 8710008
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone: (866)837-2229, fax (480)773-6901
denz@ncacasi.org
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