Surgical Technologist

This program paves the way for a career in surgical technology.

Description

The Surgical Technologist program instructs you on collaborating with and assisting surgeons, nurses, and additional healthcare personnel throughout surgical procedures.

Career information

NCCT TS-C

CERTIFICATION

PREREQUSITE

High School Diploma or GED

Program applicants must meet the following requirements:

Access to a web browser with internet connection
Course registration & payment
Employer/Clinical Sponsorship – Applicants to these programs MUST provide verification that an Employer or Clinical Site has agreed to accept the applicant in efforts to fulfill “surgical case” requirements required for Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification before enrollment. With this Sponsorship, the student must be guaranteed to perform a minimum of required surgical cases during the term of enrollment or immediately upon completion of their Medcerts program.
Your MedCerts Student Clinical Site Form must be submitted to MedCerts prior to enrollment.

SKILLS

Operating room procedures; Surgical equipment handling; Sterilization techniques; Surgical instruments; Anesthesia assistance; Preoperative preparation; Postoperative care; Aseptic techniques; Surgical procedures; Patient safety.

OUTCOME

Maintain sterility in surgical environments.
Manage the inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
Assist healthcare practitioners during surgical procedures.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Sterilize medical instruments and equipment.

PRICE

$4000

A web browser with internet connection is needed to complete this program.
National certification exam fee included.

CONTENT MATERIAL TITLES

Introduction to Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology: A Course Companion (MedCerts) - 1st Edition eText and WorkbookBy Paul Reuter and Valerie Weiss
Surgical Technology: Principles and Practices (Elsevier, Copyright 2022) by Joanna Kotcher-Fuller

CLINICAL REQUIRMENTS

Completed Case Documentation including a minimum of 125 surgical cases, required for full TS-C national certification, issued through the NCCT
Students not enrolled in an employer or academic sponsored program must complete this clinical requirement before attempting the TS-C national certification exam

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