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 ONE of the following requirements:

Associate’s degree, or higher
Enrolled in college/university-level degree program related to medical field
Hold current certification in Sterile Processing, or related field.
Min. two (2) yrs related experience: Surgical technology experience not required but must be w/in clinical/medical/healthcare environment. Direct patient care experience required.
Employer Sponsorship: Sponsorship form signed by prospective employer agreeing to host graduate for post-program surgical cases (scrubs) as full-time/part-time employee, extern, or apprentice – required to attain TS-C certification.

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