Surgical Technician
ST-70012
1330 Clock Hours
Objective:
The Surgical Technology program is to provide student with the required practical knowledge base and technical skills required to obtain entry-level employment in the field of surgical technology and to become Tech in Surgery-Certified by NCCT (TS-C (NCCT) or Certified Operating Room/Surgical Technician, (CORST) by (NHA). The program curriculum provides study in general and specialty surgical procedures, principles of anesthesia, anatomy and physiology, and surgical technology techniques. This program meets the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to take the Association of Surgical Technologists National Certification Examination.
Scope and Practice of a Surgical Technologist
Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. They assemble both sterile and non sterile equipment, as well as check and adjust it to ensure it is working properly. Technologists also get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. They transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. Technologists also observe patients' vital signs, check charts, and help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves.
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 help apply dressings. Some 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.
Course Descriptions
Students learn theory, practice skills in a lab setting, and participate in a clinic experience. Students complete a separate course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - heart saver level in order to graduate.
| Course Number |
Program Breakdown By Course |
Theory |
Lab |
Clock Hours |
| FEI 100 |
Introduction to today’s Health Care Environment |
90 |
0 |
90 |
| Occupational Completion point A |
90 |
| ST 700 |
Introduction to Surgical Technology |
80 |
0 |
80 |
| ST 701 |
Surgical Instrumentation & Equipment |
30 |
20 |
50 |
| ST 702 |
Clinical Rotation - Central Supply |
20 |
60 |
80 |
| Occupational Completion point B |
210 |
| ST 703 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
40 |
20 |
60 |
| ST 704 |
Medical Terminology |
40 |
0 |
40 |
| ST 705 |
Microbiology |
40 |
20 |
60 |
| ST 706 |
Asepsis and Microbiology |
40 |
40 |
80 |
| ST 707 |
Surgical Pharmacology |
70 |
0 |
70 |
| ST 708 |
Surgical Technology and Patient Care |
60 |
20 |
80 |
| ST 709 |
Surgical Procedures I |
40 |
40 |
80 |
| ST 710 |
Surgical Procedures II |
40 |
40 |
80 |
| ST 711 |
Surgical Procedures III |
40 |
40 |
80 |
| ST 800 |
Externship |
0 |
0 |
400 |
| Occupational Completion point C |
1030 |
| Total |
1330 |
Prerequisites
Introduction to Today's Health Care Environment; or prior completion of ninety (90) hours Health Science Core is required. Meet admissions requirements
Award
Diploma
Certification
The Surgical Technology Program of Florida Educational is approved by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) and National Health Career Association (NHA). Graduate of FEI's Surgical Technology program may become Tech in Surgery-Certified by NCCT (TS-C (NCCT) or Certified Operating Room/Surgical Technician, (CORST) by (NHA) after passing their certification exams. In addition after successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Association of Surgical Technologists National Certification Examination.
